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National University of Samoa PhD Program
by National University of Samoa
🏆 Fully Funded 🟢 Active 🎓 PhD 🌍 Samoa
82%
Match
Competitiveness: Medium
Win Probability: 18%  ·  Effort: 6/10  ·  Reward: 10/10
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Award Amount
Full tuition + WST 2,000/
Duration
3-5 years
Deadline
February
Level
PhD
Acceptance
15-35%
Difficulty
Moderate

✨ Should I Apply?

Instant Application Intelligence

82%
Eligibility Match
18%
Win Probability
6/10
Difficulty
20–35 hours
Time Required
10/10
Reward Score
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📋 Overview
💰
Award Amount
Full tuition + WST 2,000/month
⏱
Duration
3-5 years
📍
Study Country
Samoa
🏛️
Provider
National University of Samoa
🎓
Level
PhD
📖
Fields
All Fields
🏆
Awards/Year
Varies
📅
Deadline
February
Doctoral programme for Pacific Island PhD researchers at NUS Samoa.
Who Should Apply
Samoan and Pacific Island doctoral students
Education Level
PhD
Eligible Fields
All Fields
Key Benefits
Full tuition coverage; monthly living stipend
Tags
PhDUniversity
📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
Data not publicly available
Applicants Last Year
Varies
Winners
15-35%
Acceptance Rate
Medium
Competition Level
Competition level: Medium — Acceptance rate: 15-35%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes
Living Stipend
Yes
Total Award
Full tuition + WST 2,000/month
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes
🏠 Living Stipend
Yes
🏡 Accommodation
No
✈️ Travel Allowance
Yes
💊 Health Insurance
Yes
🎁 Other Benefits
Networking; mentoring; research support (varies by programme)
🔄 Renewable
Yes (annual renewal)
📄 Application Requirements
Essay Required
Yes
Rec Letters
2-3 letters
Documents Required
  • CV / Resume
  • 2-3 letters Recommendation Letters
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Yes
  • IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
  • Interview: Some programmes
📋 Application Process:
1. Apply for admission to the university 2. Check scholarship eligibility 3. Submit scholarship application 4. Academic review 5. Award notification
Apply via NUS doctoral school with research proposal
✅ Eligibility Deep Dive
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Pacific Island Nations
🎓 Academic Level
PhD
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
🎂 Age Limit
None specified
💼 Work Experience
None required
🏆 Leadership
Preferred
💰 Financial Need
No
🎯 Target Students
International Students
🗺️ Application Roadmap
1
Apply for admission to the university
⏱ 1-2 weeks Medium
2
Check scholarship eligibility
⏱ 1-2 weeks High ⚠ Rejection Risk
3
Submit scholarship application
⏱ 1 week Medium
4
Academic review
⏱ 1 week Medium
5
Award notification
⏱ Varies Medium ⚠ Rejection Risk
📅 Timeline
📅 Applications Open
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
⏰ Deadline
February
🎤 Interview
Some programmes
🎓 Study Starts
September/October or January (varies)
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
Applications Open
Prepare your documents and essays
February
Applications Close
Submit before this hard deadline
Some programmes
Interview / Shortlisting
Shortlisted candidates notified
After selection
Results Announced
Successful applicants notified
September/October or January (varies)
Study Begins
Course starts at host institution
⚖️ Selection Process
📋 Selection Criteria
Academic excellence; research potential and publications; clear study/research plan
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💹 Cost Analysis
Varies
Estimated Study Cost
Full tuition + WST 2,000/month
Amount Covered
Minimal
Out of Pocket
Excellent
Value Rating
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Samoan and Pacific Island doctoral students
The scholarship provides: Full tuition + WST 2,000/month — Full tuition coverage; monthly living stipend
The application deadline is: February. Check the official website for the most current information.
Competition level: Medium. Acceptance rate: 15-35%. A strong application is essential.
Yes (annual renewal)
Typically: academic transcripts, passport, English language scores, 2-3 letters, CV/resume, personal statement/essays. Check the official website for the exact list.
🌐 Official Information
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Contact
scholarships@national-university-.org
Last updated: 2026-05-31
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