KING’S COMMONWEALTH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME – UNDERGRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS

KING’S COMMONWEALTH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME – UNDERGRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS

Applications Open: 14 September – 14 October 2026

The Ministry of Education & Training wishes to advise that citizens of Tonga, as part of the Commonwealth Small Island Developing States (SIDS), are eligible to apply for the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP) – Undergraduate Pathway for the 2027 academic year. This programme supports talented students from SIDS to undertake undergraduate study within their home country or region, helping to build essential skills and leadership needed to strengthen communities, improve services and support sustainable national development.

Approved Host Universities & Eligible Programmes

Fiji National University (FNU), Fiji

Eligible programmes:

• Bachelor of Environmental Health
• Bachelor of Public Health
• Bachelor of Education (Secondary) – Mathematics
• Bachelor of Education (Secondary) – Physics
• Bachelor of Education (Primary) – Primary School Teaching

Prospective applicants may explore FNU’s full programme listings here: https://www.fnu.ac.fj/study/program/

National University of Samoa (NUS), Samoa

Eligible programmes:

• Bachelor of Education (Primary)
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Bachelor of Health Sciences
• Bachelor of Science (Secondary Teaching)

Prospective applicants may explore NUS programme offerings here:  https://nus.edu.ws/area-of-study-2/

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be starting undergraduate study between January–December 2027.
• Applicants who have already commenced an undergraduate degree before 2027 are not eligible.

Important Information for Applicants

Applying for a KCFP Fellowship does not automatically guarantee admission to a university or degree programme. Applicants must submit a separate application for admission to their chosen Host University and meet that university’s specific processes, requirements and deadlines. Although applicants are not required to hold an offer when submitting their KCFP Fellowship application, early university application is strongly encouraged. Fellowship awards remain conditional upon securing admission to an eligible programme.

Fellowship Benefits

• Full tuition fees for the duration of the programme
• Living stipend
• One return flight per year
• Mandatory three-year service period in Tonga or the region after graduation

How to Apply

Submit your fellowship application online using the link below: 🔗 https://crm.acu.ac.uk/user/login?destination=/form/kcfp-undergraduate-applications

Application period: 14 September – 14 October 2026

Further Information

Prospective applicants are encouraged to review full programme details, eligibility requirements, and application guidance on the ACU website:

🔗 https://www.acu.ac.uk/funding-opportunities/for-students/scholarships/the-king-s-commonwealth-fellowship-programme/king-s-commonwealth-fellowship-programme-undergraduate-fellowships/

Contact Information

For any further questions or assistance, please contact the Scholarships Unit, Ministry of Education and Training, Ápimataka, TOFOA

• Telephone: 7401280
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