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Scholarships and Bursaries

Several scholarships and bursaries for undergraduate study are available for Trinidad & Tobago nationals as well as nationals of other English-speaking Caribbean countries. Many of which are from private and public instiution based in Trinidad & Tobago and abroad. They are advertised in the local newspapers between March and May of each year. Awards are made primarily on academic merit but there are some bursaries where financial need is the main criterion for the award. These potential sources of income help to supplement your own resources.

Note: Application forms can be downloaded from our website or are available from the Customer Service Representatives, Student Administration Building. Completed application forms with all relevant supporting documents must be returned to the Customer Service Representatives, Student Administration Building by June 30th 2010

See the latest complete list of Scholarships and Bursaries for current students.

 

UWI Academic and Co-curricular Bursaries

UWI itself also offers different Scholarships and Bursaries to registered students such as

UWI Academic & Co-Curricular Bursaries

Eligibility/Criteria
Bursaries may not be held jointly with any other award where together the value is more than 25% of maintenance cost plus tuition fees. Open to all Caricom Nationals who in June 2010, have successfully completed at least the First Year of three year degree programme, or completed the first year of the MB.BS Phase I examinations in the Faculty of Medical Sciences.

Academic Bursaries are awarded on the basis of the applicant’s academic record with special reference to his/her performance in the 2009/2010 University examinations – (A’s and B+’s).

Co-Curricular Bursaries are awarded on the basis of the applicant’s contribution to University life as evidence by his/her participation in co-curricular activities. Applicants must indicate the areas in which they have made contribution during the 2009/2010 academic year and must also have their application forms signed by their Dean and/or Director, Student Services, Student Advisory Services. (Normally a minimum ‘B’ average is required).

Value - TT$: $3,770

Basis: A & CC

Number of Awards: 31(Academic) 7 (Co-curricular)

Download Scholarship Application forms

The Deadline for applications is Wednesday June 30th 2010