SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 2018
The Ministry of Education is hereby informing the public that the deadline for applications for international scholarships, with the inclusion of ALL required documentation, has been deferred to May 31th, 2018 and for local applicants the deadline has been extended to August 17th, 2018. The deadlines have been deferred due to the limited number of applications being received by the Ministry. In accordance with the Scholarship Policy, the Scholarship Committee will award scholarships to successful applicants in the following areas:
- Education
- Youth Development Work
- Technical Vocational Education (Plumbing, Electricity, Construction, Auto Mechanics etc.)
- Turks and Caicos Islands Community College – Associate and Bachelor Degree programmes and;
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Institutions Recommended (2018) |
Areas of Priority (2018) |
Areas of Priority (2018) |
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The Caribbean Turks and Caicos Islands Community College Mico University College Shortwood Teacher’s College University of the West Indies (All Campuses) UWI School of Nursing University of Technology Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts College of the Bahamas
United Kingdom University of Nottingham University of Leeds University of Leicester Bristol University University of Manchester Oxford Brooks University University College of London London School of Economics Cambridge University of Newcastle Imperial College Warwick University |
Education (Max. Award = $30,000/yr):
Primary Education All areas
Secondary Education: Science Mathematics Physical Education Foreign Languages Education Management Counseling
Health: (Max. Award = $35,000/yr) Medical Technology Nursing (General & Public Health) Emergency Medical Care Technician (EMTs) Rehab Technicians
Engineering: (Max. Award = $35,000/yr) Structural Electrical Civil Mechanical Marine |
Sciences: (Max. Award = $35,000/yr) Environmental Science Agriculture Marine Biology Horticulture Forensic Science Veterinary Science
Technical / Vocational: (Max. Award = $30,000/yr) Culinary Arts / Food Sciences Plumbing Electrical Mechanics (Auto and Aviation) Technical skills (Construction Focus) Spa Services Technician Land Survey
Liberal Arts: (Max. Award = $30,000/yr) Legal/Paralegal studies Social Work / Counseling Library Science Disaster Management Estate Management |
NB: This list is the 2018 approved modifications to the 2011 Scholarship Policy booklet.
ALL Universities must be found to be fully accredited
ELIGIBILITY
Scholarships and grants may be awarded to persons who satisfy the following criteria. To be eligible for any category of scholarship, the applicant must –
- Be a Turks and Caicos Islander, and reside in the Turks and Caicos Islands
- Have completed secondary education at any of the high schools, post-secondary education at the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, British West Indies Collegiate, or any other 6th form College in the Turks and Caicos Islands
- Have no fewer than 3 passes in external exams for local scholarships or 5 passes for international scholarships in (CXC-CSEC, IGCSE, GCE) at Grade II/B or above.
- Produce evidence of acceptance in an accredited institution, approved by the Ministry of Education, to pursue a course identified in the priority areas.
- If a graduate of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, have a minimum Grade point average of 3.00 or equivalent B grade.
- If a Turks and Caicos Islands Civil Servant, produce evidence of approval from the Human Resource Management Directorate, through his/her Head of Department.
- Submit a completed application form and all supporting documents required for assessment by the Scholarship Board.
Applications must be submitted on the standard application form available at the Ministry of Education or Education Department, Providenciales. National Scholar Awardees must also submit a completed application package. International Scholarships will NOT be awarded to applicants wishing to pursue an equivalent course of study that is being offered by the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College.
Application packages should be forwarded to the Secretary of the Scholarship Board, Ministry of Education, Grand Turk, or the Education Department, Providenciales. All applications must be received on or before May 31th 2018 for international applicants and August 17th, 2018 for local applicants.
Applicants who receive a full or partial scholarship shall be required to sign a bond agreement with the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, prior to commencement of payment.
ENDS