China-Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Scholarship Scheme launched in 2009

Funder	China Ministry of Education
Recipient Organization	Oceania, regional
Country	Oceania, regional
Start Date	Sep 11, 2009
End Date	Jan 01, 2030
Duration	7,417 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`73681`

Grant Description

In 2009, the first scholarships under the China-Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Scholarship Scheme were awarded to nine students from four Pacific Islands countries. This is a regional program in addition to existing bilateral scholarship schemes. It is open to all Pacific Island Forum members excluding Australia and New Zealand.

AidData failed to find a signed financing or implementation agreement, so the commitment year is unclear. The scholarships cover enrollment fees, living expenses, and travel allowances.

Out of the first nine scholarship winners, 5 from Samoa, 2 from Fiji, 1 from Solomon Islands, and 1 from Papau New Guinea.

Because this scholarships bring winners to China, they study Mandarin for the first year before entering other academic fields. The known sub-projects are as follows: #73683 (2009), #73682 (2011), #69477 (2018)

📚 Sources & References

First scholarships awarded under China-PIF scholarship scheme
FORTIETH PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM CAIRNS
AUSTRALIA 5 - 6 AUGUST 2009
First Scholarships Awarded under China-PIF Scholarship Scheme Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.