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Cayman: Ministry of Education invites applications for Overseas Scholarships

George Town, Cayman Islands, 16 November 2023.  The Ministry of Education (MOE) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for Overseas Scholarships for the 2024/2025 academic year. These scholarships provide financial assistance to eligible Caymanians to pursue further education at accredited institutions abroad.

The application period opened yesterday, Wednesday, 15 November 2023, and closes at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 31 January 2024. Successful applicants will be eligible to access funding from September 2024 onwards.

“The Ministry of Education is dedicated to empowering Caymanian to achieve academic excellence,” affirmed Dr. Shari Smith, Manager of the MoE’s Scholarship Secretariat Unit. “These scholarships pave the way for talented Caymanians to realize their aspirations of higher education at overseas institutions.” 

The Overseas Scholarships programme offers two funding options:

  • Undergraduate Scholarships: Successful applicants can receive up to a maximum of CI$30,000.00 per annum for up to four years to cover tuition, accommodation, and other study-related expenses.
  • Postgraduate Scholarships: Successful applicants pursuing Masters or Doctoral degrees can receive up to a maximum of CI$35,000.00 per annum for up to two years (Masters) or three years (Doctoral) to cover tuition, accommodation, and other study-related expenses.

To verify eligibility and to apply for an MOE Overseas Scholarship, please visit the Scholarship Secretariat Unit’s online application portal at www.moescholarships.gov.ky.

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