Anglia Ruskin University
With Funding Funding Available from the International Team at Anglia Ruskin University
Are you looking to make the most of your university summer?
Volunteer in Fiji and experience the unique culture, customs and way of life in the South Pacific islands.
Make lifelong friendships and shared memories on a challenging project, whilst gaining extraordinary global experience, developing unique skills and making a real contribution.
Whether you are looking to enhance your university degree or embark on a meaningful adventure – join a team and work alongside rural Fijian youth groups and communities on local initiatives which are achieving groundbreaking results.
- Award-winning volunteer projects in the South Pacific, since 2009.
- Meaningful 1-month team expeditions for students in the Fiji Islands.
- In Partnership with Fijian Government.
- Complete cultural immersion in rural village.
- Live with a traditional Fijian family.
- Work on Youth, Build, Sport, Health, Conservation or Leadership initiatives.
- Develop employability skills, meet like-minded people and contribution to sustainable development.
- Project includes; food, accommodation, 24/7 in-country support, weekend activities, domestic travel & charity donation.
- Project Dates: June, July or August 2023
- Project Costs: £2,145 (Flights not included).
- ARU Funding Up to £3,300 Available! (See details below)
Join a Discovery Session 
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Weds, 18th Oct, 3pm – 4pm, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge Campus – Room HEL 201
Tues, 14th Nov, 3pm – 4pm, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge Campus – Room HEL 201 (Register for Online Attendance)
Open Online Session, Every Monday at 5pm, (Register Here)
There are grants available from the International team at Anglia Ruskin University, via the UK Government’s Turing Scheme.
Financial support ranges from £980 – £3,300 to contribute to the project fees and flight costs. The amount provided depends on the participants circumstances.
Students can also fundraise to contribute towards the remaining costs.
Application Process
- Apply online to Think Pacific, before 15th Feb 2024.
- Apply for University funding and check your eligibility by completing this form.
- You will be contacted to arrange an online interview with Think Pacific.
- If selected, you must confirm your place before 16th Feb 2024.
If you have any questions about funding or eligibility, please contact the university at: studyabroad@aru.ac.uk.
The Turing Scheme provides different funding amounts dependant on the participants circumstances. Please see below the different funding rates available
1. Funding Rate 1 = Widening Participation Students
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- Total Amount Available = Between £2,700 – £3,300 per student
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- £590 Turing Cost of Living Grant
- £800 Turing Organisational Support
- £1,360 Turing Scheme Flights Grant
- Apply for up to £500 Go International Funding
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2. Funding Rate 2 = Non-Widening Participation Students
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- Total Amount Available = £1,390 per student
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- £480 Turing Cost of Living Grant
- £500 Turing Organisational Support
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1. Funding Rate 1 = between £2,700 – £3,130 per student
This is available to Level 5 (2nd year) and Level 6 (3rd year) students enrolled at ARU Cambridge, ARU Chelmsford, ARU-Peterborough who meet the following criteria:
- Students in receipt of the ARU Bursary
- BAME students
- Mature students
- Students with Declared Disabilities
- Gypsies, Travellers, Roma, Showmen and Boaters
- Students on the ARU Widening Access to Medicine Scheme (WAMS) scheme
- Students with a home address in an area of low progression to higher education (POLAR4 Quintile 1 or 2)
- Participants with an annual household income of £25,000 or less
- Participants receiving Universal Credit or income-related benefits.
- Participants who are care experienced. This refers to anyone who has been or is currently in care or from a looked after background at any stage of their life.
- Participants who have caring responsibilities.
- Refugees and asylum seeker
2. Funding Rate 2 = £1,390 per student
This is available to Level 5 (2nd year) and Level 6 (3rd year) students enrolled at ARU Cambridge, ARU Chelmsford, ARU-Peterborough.
Our aim is for every student to complete their project with a set of experiences, understanding and transferable skills, which can profoundly improve their future.
- Gain 120 + hours of practical international work experience.
- Boost cultural IQ & enhance global perspectives.
- Activate global citizenship & broaden horizons.
- Contribute towards sustainable development, on behalf of our Fijian partners.
- Increase your leadership skills through collaborative work.
- Job references, certificate of completion, and LinkedIn endorsement.
- Potential employment opportunities via Think Pacific graduate scheme.
Collaboration + Culture + Challenge = Extraordinary Personal Development
All our focus is on Fiji.
Go where only we can take you.
Teams of up to 25 students.
Sustainable development.
Support Fijian Government aims.
Our projects offer you the opportunity to join a traditional village, to become a member of a Fijian family and to work as a team whilst contributing to community development initiatives that support the achievement of the Fiji National Development Plan and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Whether you join a construction project or a youth empowerment project, you will be supporting aims set out in the Fiji National Development Plan, through our formal partnerships with organisations such as;
- Fijian Ministry of Health
- Fijian Ministry of Youth & Sports
- Fiji National Sports Commission
- Fiji National University
- Youth Champs 4 Mental Health
- Diabetes Fiji
Partnered with over 70 Fijian organisations.
Join a team of up to 25 like-minded young people and instantly become part of a new group of friends as you share something special together. The bonds you make will last a life-time.
Our programs are certainly no holiday. It’s a real challenge. We believe that, bigger challenge means bigger rewards. You’ll come home with more confidence, new leadership skills and a greater global understanding.
Our expeditions are guided with 24/7 care and dedication. Fiji is all we know and love. From our experienced leaders who guide your project each day to our management team in Fiji and the UK, you’ll receive unrivalled support.
Every project is located in a rural setting. Journey to a remote village and fully immerse yourself in the cultures and customs of the traditional ‘kaiviti’ lifestyle. We ask you to adhere to the highest standard of Fijian culture as we celebrate and preserve such a special way of life.
Supporting aims set out in the Fiji National Development Plan means you can contribute towards sustainable development goals, that are directed by the Fijian Government. Collaborating on the implementation of grassroots initiatives, on behalf of our partners in Fiji, will ensure you arrive home feeling incredible proud of how you have spent your summer.
So many of our volunteers state their experiences in Fiji are ‘life changing’ and that they meet people they’ll stay in touch with forever. You’ll share ‘once in a lifetime’ memories with a group of like-minded people, form special bonds with community members and create a second home in Fiji.
