Application Form – Extension of the Duration of Scholarship

Instructions The Extension of a scholarship is governed by the Policy on EXTENSION OF THE DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIP.
Extension may be granted on the following grounds:

There is an official change in the course of study or course schedule by the academic institution and there is no remedy available for the enrolled scholarship recipient, except for an extension of the duration of the course of study.
The occurrence of a natural disaster or civil unrest which affects the scheduled operations of the academic institution and/or the scholar; and prevents the scholar from completing the course of study as scheduled.
The scholar is required to continue his/her enrollment for a period not exceeding six (6) months, solely for the purpose of:

Defending his/her thesis, where the defense of the thesis is not within the control of the scholar;
Writing certification examinations necessary for completion of studies which are not available during or by the end of the normal academic year. Such an extension shall not exceed TT$50,000.00.

Supporting Documents Instructions

The following documents are required for an application to be considereda All documents required for the grounds under which the application is being processed must be scanned and uploaded as part of the application form. Review the list of required documents below. The applicable Ground is stated against the document required for submission. Please ensure all required documents are submitted to ensure timely processing of your request. All documents are to be uploaded in PDF.

Required for All Grounds

A statement from scholar which includes details on the circumstances which were out of the control of the student and led to the need for the extension and supporting schedules(Required)

Official letter of recommendation from the Academic Institution, including the, reasons for the extension, minimum period required for completion and any additional cost (tuition and compulsory fees).(Required)

Official evidence of Citizenship and or residency status: (Copy of relevant passport page(s), visa, Green Card, CSME Certificate, other)(Required)

An Official up-to-date transcript/progress report.(Required)

Guarantor Consent Form Amending Contract Terms and Conditions. Please click HERE to access the form.(Required)

Ground 1

List of the specific course/s to be pursued during the extension, where changes were made in the schedule.

Application/response from the academic institution for the wavier of fees.

Statement on the official change/s in the course of study.

Ground 2

Public/Official information indicating the effects of the natural disaster/civil unrest which resulted in the delay in the schedule course of study.

Ground 3

Official document from the Academic Institution stating the exact date for defending the thesis and the exact completion date.

An Official document from the Academic Institution stating the exact date for the certification examinations necessary for completion of course of study.

Public Officers / Additional Information

Applicable To Public Officers Only For All Grounds.

Copy of application and /or approval for the extension of No-pay Leave on grounds of public policy.

Any other relevant documentation requested by the SATD for the purpose of clarifying or substantiating the request.

Scholar Information

Scholar Name:

Email Address

Institution of Study

Programme of Study

Programme Level

Scholarship Awarded

Ground for Extension

Please select the appropriate Ground as identified in the Instructions

Have you applied for an extension of the duration of your scholarship previously?

Declaration

NB: Please note that all sections of the application must be completed and ALL required documents scanned and uploaded before your application can be submitted for processing.

I hereby request an extension to the scholarship awarded to me by the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. I understand that the additional cost of the extension will be compounded to determine my period of obligatory service. I confirm that the information provided above and all the attachments are true and correct. I acknowledge that any false information provided or any relevant information deliberately withheld, may result in the immediate termination of my extension.