Programme details

You will be joining a group volunteer project or internship with other students in Fiji, Bali or Thailand for one month. You will be working with local communities and organisations and can choose from projects across a range of sectors.

The programme will include:

• experiencing cultural immersion in traditions and customs
• developing employability skills
• meeting like-minded people
• making a contribution

Projects in Fiji

• Community Build- in partnership Fijian Ministry of Health
• Mental Health - in partnership Fijian Government
• Youth Empowerment - in partnership Fijian Government
• Sports Development - Fijian Government
• Global Team Internship
• Marine Conservation (new for 2025)

Projects in Bali

• Global Team Internship 
• Mental Health Placement
• Education and Youth

Projects in Thailand

• Global Team Internship (new for 2025)

Dates

There are different project dates to choose from between June and August.

Location

Bali, Fiji or Thailand (new for 2025)

Eligibility

The University of Bristol has limited Turing funding for students on the Think Pacific programme.

To apply for Turing funding, you must be a current undergraduate student at the University of Bristol and not in your final year. 

If you are not eligible for, or do not receive an offer of, Turing funding, you may still apply directly to join a Think Pacific programme.

Language requirements

There are no language requirements for this programme.

Academic requirements 

You do not need to meet any academic requirements to take part in this programme.

Costs

The total programme fee to pay to Think Pacific is £1,895 (Bali or Thailand) or £2,145 (Fiji).

This includes:

• accommodation on your project
• in-country travel for your project
• most meals during your project. 
• all-inclusive briefing in a resort (depending on location)
• for Fiji, weekend excursions (Bali and Thailand will have these available at an additional cost)
• evening activities
• a project donation
• 24/7 support from the TP team, including project leaders living alongside you

You will need to organise and pay for all other costs, including:

• return flights 
• visa (if necessary)
• vaccinations
• kit
• personal spending

Funding

Turing funding 

There are limited places on this programme that will be supported by Turing funding. 
There are two rates available:

Standard rate (formerly Turing rate A)

• Cost of living grant: £476 for a 28-day programme.

Eligibility: All undergraduate students not in their final year.

Enhanced rate (formerly Turing rate B) 

• Cost of living grant: £588 for a 28-day programme.
• Travel grant: dependent on destination (and evidenced by receipts).
• Readiness to travel costs: reimbursed at actual cost (evidenced by receipts). 

Eligibility: please see Enhanced Rate criteria for details.

Information session

4-5pm Thursday 28th November in Global Lounge. Book here. 

How to apply

You must apply for a place with Think Pacific directly through their website. You can apply for Turing funding via the link below from 28th November. You do not need to have a place confirmed with Think Pacific in order to apply, but priority will be given to those who have registered their interest with them (e.g. have registered for an information session). 

Applications for Turing funding will close at 11.59pm 26th January 2025.

Applications closed 26th January 2025.