The University of the West Indies (UWI), at Cave Hill, Barbados

The University of the West Indies

at Cave Hill, Barbados

Bursaries

Applications are invited for Bursaries which will be available for the 2009/2010 academic year to full-time students who would, in May 2009 have successfully completed at the University, at least the first year of a three year degree program or completed the first year of the MBBS, Stage 1 Examinations in the Faculty of Medical Sciences.

Note that students reading for the Preliminary Agriculture course and more than one Preliminary course in Pure & Applied Sciences are not eligible.

A. ACADEMIC BURSARIES:- FORM A (click here to download application form PDF)

Awarded on the basis of the applicant's Academic Record with special reference to his/her performance in the 2009/2010 university examinations. (Normally A's & B+'s).

B. CO-CURRICULAR BURSARIES:- FORM B (click here to download application form PDF)

Based on contribution to university life, as evidenced by his/her participation in co-curricular activities. Applicants must indicate the areas in which they have made contributions during the 2009/2010 academic year and request a Warden, Director of Sports, Director of Music, Director of Student Services, Dean or any other member of the Senior Administrative or Academic Staff of the University to sign the application form attesting to their involvement in such activities. (Normally, Minimum B average is required).

NB: Students who are currently holders of the Co-Curricular Bursaries should re-apply.

Application forms are available from and should be returned to the Senior Assistant Registrar, Student Affairs (Admissions), Cave Hill (c/o Records Section), and St. Augustine, The Director, Office of Student Financing, Mona Campus, The Resident Representative, Nassau, Bahamas, The Registrars, Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, St. Lucia and Antigua State College.

Closing date for receipt of applications is, JUNE 30, 2009.

NB: Bursaries may not be held jointly with any other award where together the value is more than 15/25%* of maintenance cost plus tuition fees.

*25% - Mona Campus
15% - Cave Hill Campus
15% - St. Augustine Campus