OpenFieldBachelor of Arts in Pacific Islands Studies Admission
Four-year liberal arts degree exploring traditional Polynesian voyaging, customary land tenure, and contemporary post-colonial governance in Oceania.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Secondary school diploma or international equivalent
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal motivation essay on contributing to Pacific communities
- Recommendation letters
- Ecclesiastical endorsement
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Jonathan Napela indigenous study grants up to $2,500/year
- Application fee
- $35
- Tuition / joining costs
- $6,320/year (LDS members) or $12,640/year (Non-members)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Brigham Young University–Hawaii (BYU–Hawaii) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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