Awards Offered
| Available Scholarships / Awards | Close Date |
| MEXT (Mono-Kagaku-Sho) Scholarship Programme | Friday June 16th, 2023 |
| Volcanology International Course | Friday July 7th, 2023 |
Please note that all applications close at 4PM on the date noted above.
Merit-Based Scholarships
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) Scholarships
The CAPE Scholarship is awarded to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago who have achieved academic excellence at the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE). Each year the Ministry of Education awards 100 Scholarships in the following ten cognate groups:
Business; Environmental Science; Languages; Mathematics; Modern Studies/Humanities; Natural Science; Technical Studies; Technological Studies, General Studies and Visual and Performing Arts.
These scholarships are merit-based scholarships and are awarded to motivate students to greater academic achievement as well as promote the study of specific subject areas. As the recipient of a scholarship, you are eligible to receive payments to meet the cost of your tuition and compulsory fees, personal maintenance and books among others.
There are three (3) categories of Advanced Level Scholars:
1. President’s Medal Recipients
2. Open Scholarship Recipients
3. Additional Scholarship Recipients
President’s Medal Recipients
Scholars in receipt of the President’s Medal Award are entitled to a scholarship which would allow them to complete undergraduate and postgraduate degrees for a total of seven (7) years. The Programme of Study must be accredited and the Institution of Study must be recognized by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT). This award covers the full cost of Tuition and Compulsory fees, Economy Airfare (to commence studies and on completion of studies) and other allowances based on the country of study.
Open Scholarship Recipients
Scholars in receipt of an Open National Scholarship may pursue an undergraduate degree which must be accredited and the Institution of Study recognized by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT). This scholarship covers the full cost of Tuition and Compulsory fees, Economy Airfare (to commence studies and on completion of studies) and other allowances based on the country of study.
Additional Scholarship Recipients
Scholars in receipt of an Additional National Scholarships may pursue an undergraduate degree at the University of the West Indies (UWI), St Augustine or any other local ACTT accredited Tertiary Education Institution.
National Bursary Awards
On November 12, 2020 Cabinet approved the establishment of a National Bursary Programme, with the offer of 500 National Bursaries to be awarded annually.
The introduction of the National Bursary Programme provides a means for ensuring that the most vulnerable groups, most talented students, and most targeted areas for national development are supported.
It allows for more strategic rationalization of funding mechanisms available under the Ministry of Education in particular:
- It ensures that the well performing and talented students have access to higher education regardless of socio-economic background, without incurring debts; and
- It supports strategic national development by aligning bursary grants to programme areas that have been identified as meeting national priority.
Competitive Scholarships and Scholarships Offered by other Countries and External Agencies
The Scholarship and Advanced Training Division also administers competitive scholarships opportunities for citizens to pursue post-graduate and undergraduate studies in line with the National Development Needs.
These scholarships are offered through or by the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Some examples include
– Post Graduate Scholarship
– Offer of Scholarships by the Republic of Cuba
– Organization of American States (OAS)
– Organization of American States (OAS) – China
– Offer of Scholarships by the Government of Mexico
It should be noted that to be considered eligible for an award, persons must pursue areas of study identified on the list.