The Fiji Health Care Worker Scholarship Program is open for applications to Pacific HIV Symposium 2026 to be held Sheraton Fiji, Denarua Island, Nadi, Fiji, from 17 - 18 August 2026. 

DEADLINE: Applications will close on 11:59pm (GMT+12) Tuesday 26 May 2026 

To be eligible you must:

• Be a citizen or permanent resident of Fiji, AND currently living and working in Fiji
• Be employed or actively volunteering at the Ministry of Health and Medical Services and/or a partner organization actively involved in HIV related services
• cadres inclusive of Medical Officers, Registered Nurse (RN), Midwife, Allied Health Professional (e.g. pharmacist, laboratory scientist, social worker, psychologist, public health-related officers), or Peer Educator working in an HIV-related programme
• Be able to attend the Symposium in person on 17–18 August 2026 at Sheraton Fiji, Denarau Island, Nadi
• Commit to fulfilling all post-conference obligations outlined below

Priority will be given to:

• Early career health workers — including those in post-graduate training, recently qualified (within 5 years), or new to HIV/STI/BBV work (regardless of years in practice)
• Care team members — medical officers, nurses, midwives, public health-related officers, peer educators, and allied health professionals who are part of an integrated HIV care team
• Health workers from divisions or settings with limited access to professional development and clinical training in HIV

Scholarship Inclusions:

Scholarships are offered across three tiers, reflecting varying levels of support. All tiers include full conference registration. Priority is given to applicants who demonstrate the greatest need and potential for impact.

The Gold Scholarship includes:

• Conference registration (all two days)
• Return transportation cost (includes via road, sea or air)
• Accommodation for the duration of the Symposium
• Daily per diem to cover meals and incidentals
• Conference dinner and official social events

The Silver Scholarship includes:

• Conference registration (all two days)
• Accommodation for the duration of the Symposium
• Conference dinner and official social events

The Bronze Scholarship includes:

• Conference registration (all two days)
• Conference dinner and official social events

How to apply:

• Familiarise yourself with the eligibility criteria and application questions.
• Use the Submit Application Button to complete your online scholarship application.

Questions:

(response maximum 200 words for each question – must be submitted via the online application)

• Briefly describe your role, where you work, and the HIV related needs you see in your setting or community. Include your professional title, employing organisation or facility, and approximate location within Fiji.
• Describe one specific challenge you want to address in HIV care, prevention, testing, treatment or follow-up in your setting. Why is this a priority for you now?
• What are the top two things you want to learn or take away from the Pacific HIV Symposium 2026 that will directly help you in your role?
• Provide a brief outline, including examples, of how you will apply and share what you learn after the Symposium.
• What are the main barriers to your attendance at the Symposium, and why do you require scholarship support? Please specify which tier you are applying for (Gold, Silver or Bronze) and explain why this level of support is appropriate for your situation.