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Government High Schools Scholar Award

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Local and Overseas Scholarships

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FAQs

How do I apply for a local or overseas Government Educational scholarship?

What are the academic criteria required to qualify for a Government Educational Scholarship?

Is there a minimum and maximum age requirement for a scholarship?

I don’t have my final results yet. Can I still apply for a scholarship?

What are the deadlines for submission of application forms?

Am I able to apply for a scholarship to pursue online studies?

Does my acceptance at a local or overseas institution guarantee the award of a scholarship?

What do I have to do to maintain my local or overseas scholarship?

Are scholarship opportunities available to persons who have Special Education Needs and wish to pursue tertiary education?

There are provisions available to accommodate high school graduates with Special Education Needs and applicants are encouraged to communicate with the Secretariat about these opportunities (email: scholarships@gov.ky).

Are there special considerations for student athletes who represent the Cayman Islands?

Is career and tertiary education guidance available to me if I am unsure of the post-secondary opportunities available to me?

Are local and overseas scholarship opportunities available to mature candidates?

Can I be approved to pursue a foundation year at the beginning of my course of study?

How much is the overseas scholarship award?

How much is the local scholarship award?

Can I receive a scholarship for another degree at the same level?

Can I defer my studies?

Who approves the application for the Government Educational Scholarship?

Am I expected to return to the Cayman Islands when I have completed my studies?

What can I do as an applicant to help the process run as smoothly and quickly as possible?

Local TVET Grant

FAQs

What is the Local TVET Grant?

Who is eligible to apply for the local TVET grant?

How do I apply for the TVET grant?

What must the acceptance letter contain?

What is the application deadline?

What is the value of the local TVET Grant?

Can learners apply for multiple courses in one year?

Who oversees the administration of the grant?

Are the grants directly payable to approved applicants?

What is covered by the grants?

Is the grant available for overseas TVET study?

Can the grant support all full-time local degree TVET programmes and courses?

Where can I find a list of registered TVET institutions?

Government High Schools Scholar Award

Government High School Scholar Award

FAQs

What is the Government High Schools Scholar Award?

What is the value of the Government High Schools Scholar Award?

How many Government High Schools Scholar Awards will the Ministry of Education award each year?

Who is eligible for a Government High Schools Scholar Award?

Why is the award only available to government high school graduates?

Can the award expire?

Do students need to register for the Government High Schools Scholar Award?

Can I receive the Government High Schools Scholar Award if I have already obtained a scholarship from a local provider?

Who selects the award recipients?

What will happen if more than two students tie for the award?

What will happen if no student meets all the eligibility criteria?

What are the minimum grades required to maintain the scholarship award?

What happens if the recipient’s grades fall below the required minimum?

Do award recipients have to return to the Cayman Islands after completing their studies?

The university I have been accepted to is not included in the QS 100 Top Universities List for the 2022/2023 academic year. Will I still be considered for the award?

I am interested in pursuing postgraduate studies. Will I be considered for the Government High Schools Scholar Award?

When will the Ministry of Education announce the award recipients?

For further information contact the Scholarship Secretariat by telephone: 244-2482 or by email: scholarships@gov.ky