George Town, Cayman Islands, 19 November 2024. The Ministry of Education (MOE) announces the opening of Overseas Scholarship Applications for the 2025/2026 academic year. Scholarships are available to individuals who are at least 17 years old and possess the Right-to-be-Caymanian.
The MOE Overseas Scholarships programme offers:
· Undergraduate awards of up to CI$30,000 per annum to cover tuition, accommodation, and study-related expenses for a four-year period.
· Postgraduate funding of up to CI$35,000 per annum for Masters (two years) or Doctoral degrees (three years).
As part of its commitment to strengthening the local education workforce, the Ministry also offers funding of up to CI$35,000 per annum for undergraduate studies in education, focused on classroom teaching.
There are approximately 30 individuals currently pursuing education related studies overseas through MOE scholarships.
“I encourage even more of my fellow Caymanians to take advantage of this opportunity to play a key role in nation building,” said MOE Acting Chief Officer Ms. Lyneth Monteith.
Hon. Dwayne Seymour, Acting Minister for Education, emphasized importance of developing local teaching talent. He said, “Every Caymanian teacher we support today will impact hundreds of students throughout their career, creating a lasting legacy of educational excellence here in the Cayman Islands.”
Scholarship recipients are required to return to the Cayman Islands upon the completion of their studies.
To confirm eligibility, learn about the academic criteria for the various scholarships or to apply, interested persons may visit the MOE’s online portal at https://moescholarships.gov.ky . Applications close at 11:59 pm on Friday, 31 January 2025.
For additional information, contact the Scholarship Secretariat Unit at scholarships@gov.ky .
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