“I was able to transfer or cross credit what I’d already done [at Massey University] to here [USP]. The Masters programme in New Zealand was very much New Zealand focused whereas USP had a much more international focus. I felt like the degree that I earned here [at USP] was far more valuable.”
Hon Mark Brown, Cook Islands Prime Minister
The Government of the Cook Islands has launched a new initiative in support of those wishing to undertake full-time undergraduate degree studies with the University of the South Pacific (USP) Cook Islands Campus in Rarotonga. This initiative commences in Semester 1, 2024.
Who is eligible? Any Cook Islander, Permanent Resident of the Cook Islands or resident in the Cook Islands as recognized by the Ministry of Education Domestic Fees Guideline enrolled full time at USP Cook Islands Campus for the first year of study in an undergraduate programme. Applicants must:
What is the Application Process? Students must apply for admission to USP and once admitted submit their completed FYFF application to scholarships@education.gov.ck no later than 12 noon 15 December 2023
Thanks to Vodafone Cook Islands USP is giving away a brand new HP ProBook (plus bag) and a wireless Logitech mouse for one lucky student. Any student who applies to study with USP Cook Islands Campus in Semester 1, 2024 goes into the draw. How great is that?! A big meitaki maata and pokarakara to our sponsors Vodafone Cook Islands!