Senior Secondary Scholarships
PVIS is committed to proactively supporting education opportunities for high performing Ni-Vanuatu students who want to study at PVIS.
The Senior Secondary Scholarship Program is a new initiative targeted to Ni-Vanuatu Year 11 students currently studying at local Vanuatu schools.
It is totally funded by generous and strategic corporate sponsorship, and covers 100% tuition costs for Year 10, Year 11 and 12 for scholarship winners.
Senior Secondary Scholarships
Through strategic partnerships with local businesses and organisations, PVIS is very pleased to be providing full tuition scholarships to selected high-performing Year 9 Ni-Vanuatu students (for commencement at Year 10 the following year). By commencing at Year 10, these scholarship students are set up to thrive in Year 11 and 12.
PVIS gratefully recognises the significant financial contribution our Senior Secondary Scholarship corporate sponsors are generously making to ensure selected scholarship students are “set up for success”.
Senior Secondary Scholarships provide generous full tuition scholarship packages that include educational resources (such as textbooks, stationery and computer laptops) and uniforms and footwear.
PVIS is always seeking partners to sponsor Senior Secondary Scholarships.
Annually in October, interested Year 9 (for enrolment in Year 10 the following year) Ni-Vanuatu students from Vanuatu High Schools will be invited to apply for these scholarships.
Education Partners
Our current Senior Secondary Scholarships are the result of the very generous support of the ANZ Bank and the Open Access College, TitanFX and the Kotara Community of Schools
The Kotara Community of Schools is a group of 8 schools, 7 Primary and 1 High school situated in the heart of Newcastle NSW Australia. The schools have combined to provide an opportunity for a Ni-Vanuatu student to achieve their SACE and potentially pursue higher education beyond high school.
PVIS is very grateful for the commitment our partners have made to the School’s new strategic education initiative.
This new program allows local Ni-Vanuatu students to access quality senior secondary education, and demonstrates our partners’ commitment to contributing to providing education opportunities in Vanuatu.
We are also very excited about the opportunities our 2018 winners will enjoy with their sponsors involvement in their education.
TitanFX, ANZ Bank, Kotara Community of Schools and Open Access College are committed to ensuring their students are supported to succeed in their studies with PVIS, and want to be involved in their student’s futures. True leadership!
Help us to help Ni-Vanuatu Senior Secondary students
Opportunities currently exist to participate in this strategic scholarship program.
PVIS is seeking additional sponsors to fund Senior Secondary Scholarships for 2020 and beyond.
This is a strategic opportunity to position your business as a benefactor and leader in Vanuatu’s Senior Secondary education and partner with PVIS.
Opportunities exist to tailor your sponsorship package to a stream of Senior Secondary education (for example Business, Tourism studies) or to qualities or abilities that align with your business (for example academic excellence, leadership, public speaking).
Sponsors will enjoy premium recognition and promotional opportunities via PVIS’s communication channels including this website, Facebook page, eNewsletter, and external media promotion and publicity events.
If your business is interested in more information about Senior Secondary Scholarship sponsorship, please contact the Principal at principal@pvisvanuatu.org
Who can apply for PVIS Senior Secondary Scholarship?
Annually in October, interested Year 10 (for enrolment in Year 10 PVIS the following year) Ni-Vanuatu students from Vanuatu High Schools on Efate will be invited to PVIS to complete academic assessments, look around the school, and meet teachers and students. Please note the different alignment of year levels between PVIS (Australian school year system) and Vanuatu schools.
- Year 9 at PVIS is Year 10 in Vanuatu school system
- Year 10 at PVIS is Year 11 in Vanuatu school system
- Year 11 at PVIS is Year 12 in Vanuatu school system
- Year 12 at PVIS is the last year of schooling at PVIS and Australia, and is the equivalent of Year 13 in Vanuatu school system
PVIS will promote our Senior Secondary Scholarship Open Day in the local media, posters and on the PVIS Facebook page.
What qualities do I need to apply?
PVIS is looking for young people who have excellent academic performance, demonstrate leadership, promise and potential – and who are committed to bringing about positive change in the world, and especially in Vanuatu.
While there is no ideal candidate, there are some key qualities:
They are determined, want to better themselves and demonstrate a passion for contributing back to the community. They have courage and show leadership potential. They embody the PVIS values of Pride, Versatility, Individuality and Strength.
How do you test for academic ability?
PVIS will test applicants at the Open Day to measure your proficiency in the areas of literacy and numeracy. We are looking for students who will be able to succeed at PVIS.
The overall assessments will consist:
- Reading comprehension assessment in English to assess your ability to read and respond to texts.
- Numeracy assessment to assess your proficiency with mathematical concepts.
- Extended writing task.
- Oral Language assessment to be conducted in English.
- An interview with the selection panel.
How do I register?
To be eligible for consideration for a PVIS Senior Secondary Scholarship candidates must:
- you must be a current Year 10 Ni-Vanuatu student studying at a Vanuatu school (Note: Year 10 at PVIS is the same as Year 11 in the Vanuatu education system, with Year 12 being the final year of study at PVIS compared to Y13 in Vanuatu schools);
- have the endorsement of your current school Principal and a Community/Church leader;
- register your attendance by contacting PVIS with your contact details and latest school report; and
- bring your lunch and be dressed in your school uniform.
NOTE: Only limited places are available at the Open Day, so register your interest by the due date.
Need more information?
Please contact the Principal at principal@pvisvanuatu.org
2020 Senior Secondary Scholarship recipients
2018 Senior Secondary Scholarship candidates with PVIS School Captains at the PVIS Senior Secondary Scholarship Open Days in October 2017.
