A. National Toppers Scholarship Scheme

• 1.A student who intends to apply for a scholarship under the Scheme must apply using the Service’s online application portal, unless exempted by the Service.
• 2.An application must be submitted to the Service by the application closing date as advertised for each new academic term or academic year.
• 3.All important dates in relation to applications for each academic year or term must be published on the Service website and official social media pages.
• 4.An application made under this regulation must include certified copies of the following—
  • (a)official academic transcript for Year 12 results or equivalent deemed by Board or delegated authority;
  • (b)provisional results for Year 13 examination set by the Ministry or such equivalent studies as determined by Board or delegated authority;
  • (c)final offer letter from an eligible institution of first choice in a priority area;
  • (d)birth certificate;
  • (e)letter from FRCS stating the student’s tax identification number, or FRCS and Fiji National Provident Fund joint card;
  • (f)evidence of the student’s supporting parents’ or guardians’ income (salary slip for working parents or guardians, most recent tax assessment by FRCS or statutory declaration as applicable);
  • (g)supporting parents’ or guardians’ letter from FRCS stating their tax identification number, or FRCS and Fiji National Provident Fund joint card;
  • (h)bank statement with an active account under the applicant’s name;
  • (i)recent passport-size photo;
  • (j)evidence of applicant being fully vaccinated or exempted by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services if above the age of 18 years; and
  • (k)such other documents as may be requested by the Service.

B. Scholarship Scheme for Students with Special Needs

• 1.A student who intends to apply for a scholarship under the Scheme must apply using the Service’s online application portal, unless exempted by the Service.
• 2.An application must be submitted to the Service by the application closing date as advertised for each new academic term.
• 3.All important dates in relation to applications for each academic term must be published on the Service website and official social media pages.
• 4.An application made under this regulation must include certified copies of the following—
  • (a)an official academic transcript for the current highest qualification. In case you are in Year 12 or 13 or equivalent deemed by Board or delegated authority you must apply without the Year 12/13/foundation courses or units results before the application closing date. However, you will need to submit the same as soon as the results are released, but no later than the application processing closing date);
  • (b)final offer letter from an eligible institute. (Students can apply without the final offer letter from the eligible institution, but need to submit the same as soon as the offer letters are received, but no later than the application processing closing date);
  • (c)full medical certificate confirming the permanent status of the impairment;
  • (d)birth certificate;
  • (e)letter from FRCS stating the student’s tax identification number, or FRCS and Fiji National Provident Fund joint card;
  • (f)evidence of the student’s supporting parents’ or guardians’ income (salary slip for working parents/guardians, most recent tax assessment by FRCS or statutory declaration as applicable);
  • (g)supporting parents’ or guardians’ letter from FRCS stating their tax identification number, or FRCS and Fiji National Provident Fund joint card;
  • (h)bank statement with an active account under the applicant’s name;
  • (i)recent passport-size photo;
  • (j)evidence of applicant being fully vaccinated or exempted by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services if above the age of 18; and
  • (k)such other documents as may be requested by the Service.

C. In-service Scholarship Scheme

• 1.A student who intends to apply for a scholarship under the Scheme must apply using the Service’s online application portal, unless otherwise decided by the respective Ministries.
• 2.An application must be submitted to the Service by the application closing date as advertised for each new academic term.
• 3.All important dates in relation to applications for each academic term must be published on the Service’s website and official social media pages.
• 4.An application made under this regulation must include certified copies of the following—
  • (a)final offer letter from an eligible institution of first choice in a priority area;
  • (b)birth certificate;
  • (c)letter from FRCS stating the student’s tax identification number, or FRCS and Fiji National Provident Fund joint card;
  • (d)recent passport-size photo;
  • (e)evidence of applicant being fully vaccinated or exempted by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services; and
  • (f)such other documents as may be requested by the Service.