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University of the West Indies (UWI) 2013 Open Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

Deadline- February 28, 2013

Apply now for The University of the West Indies(UWI) Open Scholarship which seeks to attract and reward high achievers among the region’s high school students, community and state college graduates and first-year UWI students.

The UWI Open Scholarship covers the cost of tuition, residence costs (on/off campus) and contributions to books and meals.

Eligibility & Criteria–

  • Are a citizen of one of UWI’s Contributing Countries (Proof of citizenship will be required)
  • Are a first time applicant to an undergraduate degree programme offered at any of the four campuses of the University (Applicants must not be holders of a degree from any other university.)
  • Have gained at least 5 subjects at the CSEC level including Mathematics and English A with Grades 1 or 2; at least 6 Units of CAPE including Communication Studies and Caribbean Studies, at the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) Units l and/or ll; or equivalent at GCE O / A Levels.
  • Have completed an associate degree from a community or state college with a minimum GPA of 3.6 and have applied to or are in the process of applying to UWI
  • Have completed the first year of a UWI undergraduate degree programme with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.6

How to apply?

  • Applicants can apply through online process.
  • Applicants must complete a 500 word personal essay outlining career aspirations, reason for choice of degree programme, community involvement and co-curricular activities.
  • Applicants will be required to submit the following:
  1. Evidence of leadership positions at school, university and/or within the wider community; community involvement; and co-curricular activities.
  2. Two (2) letters of reference – one of which must come from an academic referee attesting to the applicant’s academic ability and potential, demonstrated leadership qualities, and character. (Referees must have known the applicant for at least two years. All referees must affix the official stamp of their office/department/organization).

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