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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 freom private and public instiution based in Trinidad and abroad. They are advertised in the local newspapers between September 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: You may obtain information about these awards, as well as application forms from the Admissions Section.

See the latest complete list of Scholarships and Bursaries for prospective and 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 2006, have successfully completed at least the First Year of threeyear 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 2006 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 2004/2005 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

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

Download Scholarship Application forms

The Deadline for applications is Friday July 24th 2009

 

UWI REGIONAL ENDOWMENT FUND (UWIREF) SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES

Applications are invited for the UWI Regional Endowment Fund (UWIREF) scholarships and bursaries.

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Eligibility/Criteria

  • Applicants must be citizens of one of UWI's Contributing Countries.
  • Must be a first time applicant to read for an undergraduate degree.
  • Applications for the scholarships and bursaries must accompany a UWI application.

CONDITIONS OF AWARDS

Scholarship winners will receive the campus-specific benefits for the official duration of their degree programmes as follows:

  • Cave Hill and St. Augustine – BURSARIES (towards maintenance costs)

  • Mona and Open Campus – FULL SCHOLARSHIP (Tuition and maintenance costs) or TUITION ONLY

For more information on how to apply at each campus, you may visit the UWI websites or contact the Senior Assistant Registrars/Assistant Registrars (Admissions) using the information below:

Download Application Form

The Deadline for applications is January 31, 2009