Technical - Criteria & Eligibility

ELIGIBILITY

All applicants must be a Bahamian citizen.

All applicants must be studying outside of The Bahamas.

The programme of study must be at least six (6) months long. 

No GPA requirements.
Graduation from high school or its equivalent is a prerequisite for consideration. However, applicants who do not have a high school diploma may be considered on the basis of other successful experiences that demonstrate their ability to perform satisfactorily at the college level programme of their choice.


CRITERIA

Family Education Background
Preference is given to students who are first generation (neither parent has completed college).

Academic Profile
Grade Point Average and other academic information as well as work experience and proficiency in the intended area of study.

Field of Study 
Examples of majors and career areas of national need:

  • Agriculture, Horticulture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology
  • Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
  • Allied Health Care and Technology
  • Automotive, Marine and Aviation, Diesel Mechanics and Technology
  • Computer Service Technology
  • Construction Technology and related trades
  • Culinary Arts (up to Bachelor degree)
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Engineering Technology (up to Associated level)
  • Heavy Equipment Operations
  • Hospitality and Tourism Studies
  • Machine Shop and Welding
  • Medical Equipment Repair
  • Quantity Surveying Technology
  • Respiratory Technology

Career Goal
Matches employment opportunities in The Bahamas in major sectors of economic activity or sectors experiencing growth; labour market shortages are well documented in a particular field.

Availability of Programme at The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute
BTVI offers strong technical and vocational programmes and as such, we prioritise scholarships for candidates who are not able study in their chosen field at BTVI

Institutional Reputation
The college or university that the candidate plans to attend is accredited.

Financial Need
The resources available to the candidate to support his or her studies.

Financial Capacity
The candidate’s plan to secure additional funding beyond a Foundation scholarship.

Candidates Personal Qualities
Personal essays are assessed along with the candidates overall character.


SELECTION OF RECIPIENTS

Students who complete stage 2 of the process are evaluated in greater detail on the nine criteria. The top 25% of applicants are forwarded to an independent screening committee for final decisions.

This independent screening committee – made up of community representatives, former Foundation Scholars and education professionals – reviews the applications and makes final recommendations. The committee may also decide to interview finalists prior to making its recommendations.