USAID supports climate change resilience, economic growth and the safety and well-being of women and...
Apia, Samoa – The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Pacific American Fund, has awarded US$532,608.43 to Adventist Disaster Relief Agency (ADRA) Samoa…
U.S. TS Golden Bear donates to the NUS School of Maritime.
The United States Training Ship Golden Bear (TS Golden Bear) has donated navigation and communication equipment to the National University of Samoa, School of Maritime,…
Samoa Independence Day
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 31, 2023 On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the…
Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Regional Workshop on Embracing Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights
Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Embracing Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights Regional Workshop. The U.S. Department of State,…
USAID Awards $1.5 Million to Support Community-Based Organizations
USAID Awards $1.5 Million to Support Community-Based Organizations Addressing Climate Adaptation and Resiliency in Communities in Samoa. Apia, Samoa – The U.S. government, through the United States…
Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship Announcement
The United States Embassy in Apia is pleased to invite applications from resident nationals of Samoa for the Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship Program. The Fulbright…
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter William Hart patrols Samoa EEZ
On the eve of February 13, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter William Hart picked up two ship-riders; one from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Jennifer…
Ambassador Udall Returns to Samoa
U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa Tom Udall travelled to Samoa from February 9 – 14 to welcome back the U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers…
Visa Appointments
Visa appointments will be made available through the Embassy’s online calendar. Perspective applicants should visit the “ How to Apply ” page for additional…
The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Grants Program
The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) supports projects to preserve a wide range of cultural heritage in more than 100 countries, including historic…
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Berry visits Apia
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Berry conducted visits to Apia Port in October and November as part of a security partnership operation with Samoa to conduct…
Grants Program – General Notice of Funding Opportunity
Facebook LIVE Information Session: Grants Program – General Notice of Funding Opportunity: Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Apia, Samoa — PDS Annual…
U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit
President Biden hosted the first U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit (PICS) in Washington on September 28-29. The Summit demonstrated the United States’ deep and enduring partnership…
Sports Envoy Program 2022
We were delighted to have Dr Jen Welter and Phaidra Knight in New Zealand and Samoa for a Sports Envoy Program in 2022. Who are…
Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship Announcement
The United States Embassy in Apia announces that resident nationals of Samoa are now eligible to apply for the J. William Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship…
2022 Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame From State.gov. The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R.…
U.S. Peace Corps to return next year – 2023
The U.S. Peace Corps Country Director Gini Wilderson has announced that their volunteers will return to Samoa in February next year after being away for…
U.S. Ambassador Udall’s first visit to Samoa
U.S. Ambassador Udall and Ms Cooper made their first official visit to Samoa last week. Welcomed with a traditional ‘ava ceremony, they then had a…