Hardship scholarship application

Announcement: Support our Scholarship Program

Apply for our Brown Girl Woke Hardship Scholarship

The BGW Hardship Scholarship is sponsored by the Brown Girl Woke Foundation and is designed to assist students who wish to pursue education but do not have the financial means to do so.

The BGW Hardship Scholarship is open to students from the University of the South Pacific (U.S.P) and the National University of Samoa (N.U.S) across all disciplines.

Fill out the application form below or download the form here

BGW Hardship Scholarship Application Form

Name

Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy)

Email Address

Contact Number

Address

University/Institution

Qualification

Major/Specialisation (if applicable)

Mother's Name

Mother's Occupation

Father's Name

Father's Occupation

Please list past or present volunteer work

How will BGW Hardship Scholarship help you achieve your goals?

Describe a situation where you had to overcome adversity or difficult times to accomplish a goal.

If awarded the BGW Hardship Scholarship, how do you intend to serve BGW in their community and volunteer efforts?

Scholarship Information Sheet

BGW Social Impact Scholarship 2026–2027

Proudly funded by Sisters United New Zealand

Are you studying Social Work, Law, or Journalism and passionate about creating real change in Samoa?

Brown Girl Woke is offering the Social Impact Scholarship, made possible by Sisters United New Zealand, to support students who use their education to empower communities.

About the Scholarship

For students demonstrating financial hardship, perseverance, and community service
Volunteer commitment: 20 hours/month with BGW in 2026–2027 (social justice, legal education, or media/storytelling)

Scholarship Value

Each Sisters United–funded scholarship provides $3,000 TALA (one year):

Semester 1: $1,500 TALA
Semester 2: $1,500 TALA

Funds are paid directly to the university/institution upon valid invoice. Two (2) scholarships available for 2026–2027.

Application Requirements

Completed BGW Social Impact Scholarship Application Form
ONE (1) ID (passport/driver’s license/birth certificate)
Latest academic transcript or results
ONE (1) character reference

Submission Details

Drop off to: Doris Tulifau – Brown Girl Woke Office
Pacific Building, Unit 16, Saleufi, Apia
7203887 Or email your application to: [email protected]

Key Dates

Applications open: November 1, 2025
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Recipients notified by phone/email.

Terms & Conditions

The recipient of the BGW Hardship Scholarship is required to adhere to the terms and conditions of the scholarship. Failure to adhere to the terms and conditions disclosed may result in the termination of the scholarship.
The recipient of the BGW Hardship Scholarship is required to participate in the publicity of the scholarship. This may include interviews from media outlets, BGW social media platforms, and similar publicity platforms.
The recipient of the BGW Hardship Scholarship must notify BGW of any changes to their qualification and courses immediately.
The recipient of the BGW Hardship Scholarship is expected to:
- Attend regular classes for his/her qualification and maintain an attendance rate of 75% or better.
- Attain a B average or better per semester.
- Be respectful and display good conduct in the classroom
The recipient of the BGW Hardship Scholarship will be expected to participate fully in one of the BGW Youth Programs. The selected program will be chosen after consultation with BGW and the scholarship recipient.
The terms and conditions stated above must be adhered to by the scholarship recipient. Failure to comply may result in the termination of the scholarship.