Student Loan Scheme 2010 re-introduced

12/02/2010

Government will provide partial loans to needy students who have not been able to secure scholarship, have done well in the Form Seven Examinations and wish to pursue further studies as well as continuing students who have done well in their exams.

The Permanent Secretary for the Public Service, Mr Parmesh Chand said the PSC Scholarship Unit did not receive any loan funding for this year’s new intake. However, a submission from PSC was made to Prime Minister and the Minister for Finance who kindly agreed to the allocation of $1 million to the Scheme.

“Both new and continuing students are eligible to apply however they must read the criteria carefully,” he said.

Mr Chand said students would have to check tomorrow’s Fiji Sun (February 13th and the 20th) for details.

The criteria for selection are:
·      A Student must be a Fiji Citizen
·      Between the age of 18 to 25 year
·      Fully supported by parents or guardians whose combine annual income does not exceed $15,000 per annum ; salary slips must be enclosed as evidence otherwise a Statutory

Declaration signed by a JP or a Commissioner of Oaths has to be included in the application.
·      Students will be considered if they have secured a place in the Institution they wish to study in.
·      Undertaking study in a field considered by the PSC as appropriate to the human resource needs of the nation
·      Form 7 and Foundation Courses will not be sponsored in this scheme
·      Students already on full scholarship and studying on Fiji Government, Public Service Commission, Fijian Affairs (except foundation) and Multi-Ethnic Affairs will not be considered.

Online applications may also be done at the Government Information Referral Centre (GIRC), Thompson Street (corned of Scott Street) Suva and at the PSC Scholarship Unit Office at 61 Carnavon Street Suva.

Applications closes on February 26th.

The Student Loan Scheme is an affirmative action programme by the Government of Fiji designed to assist disadvantaged families who cannot otherwise access tertiary training education.
 

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