| Nov. 18 deadline to comment on new scholarship programme | | Print | |
| Thursday, 10 November 2011 14:54 | |||
 The interim government just issued the following press release announcing that it wants public input on a new scholarship programme. The deadline is Friday, Nov. 18. A public consultation has been launched on a new scholarship programme that will end the abuses of the past and ensure that the skills acquired by scholarship recipients are more relevant to the needs of TCIG and the wider TCI community. The new Scholarship Policy Document, developed by the Higher Education Advisory Board/Scholarship Committee under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, has as its objectives:
The new Policy requires students to meet eligibility criteria, including that an applicant must: (1) Be a Turks and Caicos Islander, and reside in the Turks and Caicos Islands To ensure the development needs of the TCI are met, the Ministry of Educations is required to publish, at the start of each financial year, the priority areas that will be given consideration for available scholarships. Applicants who receive a full scholarship will be required to sign a bond agreement with TCIG prior to the commencement of studies, and this should further secure the acquired skills for TCIs development. On completion of studies and immediately on return to the country, students must write a letter to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, copied to the Permanent Secretary, Human Resources (OPSM), confirming completion of their programme and their availability for employment. Students are also required to register with the Labour Department. Interested persons are invited to peruse the scholarship document and provide feedback by November 18th 2011. Comments and observations may be sent to Mrs. Sonia Williams, Under Secretary in the Ministry of Education, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Mrs. Tamera Robinson, Secretary to the Higher Education Board/Scholarship Committee at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Click here to read the proposed Scholarship Policy
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