Local scholarship applications now being accepted

The Ministry of Education announced the opening of the local scholarship application programme on 1 March running through 30 April.

Applications must be received electronically by midnight on 30 April.

Minister for Education Hon Tara Rivers

The local scholarship programme provides financial assistance towards tuition and books required to pursue post-secondary and tertiary studies at local institutions.  To qualify, Caymanians must meet and maintain specific academic criteria, which can be found by visiting the website listed below.

The local scholarship programme is administered by the Scholarship Secretariat unit of the National Workforce Development Agency (NWDA).  The Secretariat has been instrumental in developing a new online programme which accommodated the most recent overseas scholarship applications and will be used now for the local scholarship applications.  This new online programme was developed to better capture all relevant applicant information, support the upload of documentation and reduce foot traffic from persons physically handing in applications to the Government Administration Building.

Commenting on this opportunity, Minister for Education Hon Tara Rivers said, "I would firstly like to thank the staff of the Scholarship Secretariat for their continued dedication in managing the National Scholarship Programme which provides an important opportunity to Caymanians to further their education.  It is important that we continue to provide local scholarships so that Caymanians can pursue their education at our local institutions and obtain professional development required for career advancement and to better serve our community."

Individuals wishing to apply should visit the Scholarship website at: www.education.gov.ky/scholarships.  The Secretariat can be contacted by email at scholarships@gov.ky or telephone at 244-2482.

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