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Deadline: 06-Oct-2026

The International Scholarship Programme offers future leaders from Micronesia the opportunity to pursue a fully funded one-year master’s degree at any UK university. The programme covers tuition fees, living expenses, travel costs, and additional essential study-related expenditure, while scholars are expected to return to Micronesia and contribute to their country’s development.

About the International Scholarship Programme

The International Scholarship Programme supports outstanding professionals from Micronesia who want to pursue postgraduate education in the United Kingdom. The programme enables successful scholars to undertake a one-year master’s degree at any UK university and develop the academic knowledge, professional skills, and international networks needed to contribute to positive change. Scholars are expected to return home after their studies and use their UK education and networks to support development in Micronesia. What Is the Purpose of the Scholarship? The programme aims to support future leaders who can create positive impact in their home country.

It seeks to:

- Support advanced postgraduate education. - Develop future leaders. - Build professional and international networks. - Encourage international collaboration. - Strengthen leadership capacity. - Support development in Micronesia. - Enable scholars to contribute to areas of shared priority for the UK and Micronesia. What Funding Is Available? The International Scholarship Programme provides full financial support for the duration of the one-year master’s degree.

The scholarship covers:

- Tuition fees. - Monthly living allowance. - Travel costs to and from the UK. - Additional grants for essential expenditure related to study. This financial support is intended to help successful scholars meet the major costs associated with studying and living in the UK. What Can Scholars Study? Successful applicants can pursue a one-year master’s degree at any UK university, subject to the programme’s eligibility requirements. Candidates must apply to three eligible UK master’s courses and receive an unconditional offer from at least one course by the specified deadline. Applicants should select courses that are relevant to their professional experience, career goals, and plans to contribute to Micronesia. Who Can Apply? Applicants must meet the programme’s citizenship, academic, professional, university application, and return requirements.

To be eligible, applicants must:

- Be citizens of Micronesia. - Have completed an undergraduate degree at least two years prior to the application deadline. - Have at least two years of work experience. - Apply to three eligible UK master’s courses. - Receive an unconditional offer from at least one eligible course by the specified deadline. - Commit to returning to Micronesia for at least two years after the scholarship ends. Undergraduate Degree Requirement Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree at least two years prior to the application deadline. The qualification should provide the academic foundation required for entry to the applicant’s selected UK master’s course. Applicants should ensure that they meet both the scholarship requirements and the admission requirements of their chosen UK universities. Work Experience Requirement Candidates must have at least two years of work experience. Professional experience is an important part of demonstrating an applicant’s readiness for postgraduate study and future leadership responsibilities. Applicants should explain how their professional background connects with their proposed master’s degree and future contribution to Micronesia. UK University Application Requirement Candidates must apply to three eligible UK master’s courses. They must receive an unconditional offer from at least one eligible course by the specified deadline. Applicants should carefully research their selected courses and ensure that their academic qualifications and professional experience meet the relevant university admission requirements. Commitment to Return to Micronesia Successful scholars must commit to returning to Micronesia for at least two years after the scholarship ends. The return requirement reflects the programme’s goal of developing professionals who can apply their education, skills, and international networks to contribute to their home country’s development. Leadership and International Collaboration The programme is designed to support future leaders who can foster positive change and international collaboration. Scholars are expected to use the knowledge and networks gained in the UK to drive impact in areas of shared priority for the UK and Micronesia. The programme therefore provides an opportunity for professionals to develop connections that can support their future work and leadership. Using UK Knowledge and Networks The scholarship is intended to provide benefits that extend beyond the period of study. Scholars are expected to use the knowledge and networks gained during their UK education to: - Strengthen their professional capabilities. - Support positive change. - Contribute to development in Micronesia. - Build international collaborations. - Create impact in areas of shared priority. Who Is Not Eligible? Certain individuals are not eligible to apply for the International Scholarship Programme.

Applicants are not eligible if they:

- Hold British citizenship, except for British Overseas Territories or British National (Overseas) applicants from Hong Kong as specified in the programme requirements. - Have refugee status in a non-eligible country. - Are current UK residents, excluding British Overseas Territories. - Are employees or recent former employees of certain UK government-related organisations. Applicants should carefully review the programme requirements before applying. How to Prepare a Strong Application Applicants should clearly demonstrate how their academic background, work experience, p