Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$7,500
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- other
Description
Open to Bahamian students who are admitted to one of the participating institutions listed below and have applied for a scholarship opportunity through the Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training of The Bahamas to start studies in 2024.
Benefits
A grant of USD $7,500 to the top ranked candidates to help defray program expenses during the first year of the scholarship period.
A one-time subsistence allowance of USD $1,000 to the top ranked candidates to help defray cost of living expenses during the first year of the scholarship period.
Various tuition waivers from participating partner institutions in the United States and Canada
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship opportunity, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of The Bahamas.
- Have already submitted a complete application to the Ministry of Education of The Bahamas.
- Have admission or proof of enrollment to one of the participating institutions listed in this announcement.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
Bahamian
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
31 Mar 2026
Gather supporting documents as required by the Ministry and submit application for scholarship consideration.
To apply to the National Tuition Assistance program (formerly National Grant Scholarship) through the Scholarship and Educational Loan Division of the Ministry of Education, applicants must attach the required supporting documents listed and apply through the link.
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