BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 24, 2023 (ZIZ Newsroom)- Nine students from high schools around St. Kitts and Nevis were inducted to the Social Security Board’s Susanna Lee High School Scholarship Program during a ceremony held at E. St. John Payne Annex on Thursday.
Along with the scholarship awardees, four students were given one-time assistance and seven 5th Form graduates were recognized for their achievement in the recent CSEC examinations.
During the ceremony Prime Minister and Minister of Social Security, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew provided brief remarks.
He spoke of the significance of the ceremony’s theme “Striving for Excellence” noting that it is a testament to what is required of the awardees.
“The theme, “Striving for Excellence” is quite fitting as it speaks to exactly what is required of you as scholarship recipients. It is a reward for your hard work and commitment to academia and a reinforcement to continue to be relentless in your academic pursuits and thrive for the best.”
The Prime Minister urged the students to take advantage of the many opportunities that the program provides.
“I urge you to take advantage of every convenience supported you through this program. Use it as an asset to build not only your resume, but your character and discipline, and encourage you even at your young age to be intentional.”
He concluded by congratulating the students and wished them all the best in their future endeavors.
The Social Security Board’s Scholarship Program began in 1983 and to date over 300 students have been awarded.
]]>Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 22, 2021 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to inform the general public of the availability of partial academic scholarship opportunities through a programme at the Organization of American States (OAS). This scholarship programme will be directly associated with “Formato Educativo,” a Spanish Business School that has successfully developed Postgraduate programmes in various fields over the last ten (10) years. The programme will cater for studies at the Master’s level in an online setting and will be administered in Spanish.
The programme will cover 66% of the costs associated with tuition, but students will be expected to cover all additional costs not covered by the scholarship. The application process must be completed online at https://www.formatoedu.com/
The deadline for applications by interested persons is Friday 1st June 2021.
]]>NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (March 03, 2021) – –The Ministry of Health and Gender Affairs in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) is set to host a number of activities for International Women’s Month, celebrated annually in March.
Ms. Latoya Jeffers, Assistant Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Gender Affairs in the NIA, on Wednesday, March 03, 2021, outlined some of the activities planned to celebrate women as leaders.
“On March 07, we will worship at the St. Pauls Anglican Church at 9 a.m. The attire for this is white.
“On March 08, which is actually International Women’s Day, we will celebrate by wearing yellow. We invite the general public to wear something yellow on this day. Women in Construction group will also have a display in the Memorial Square on March 08.
“The theme for that day is ‘Women in Leadership- lifting up each other one woman at a time,” she said.
Other activities include a Non-traditional Occupation for Women Seminar on March 23 at the Gender Affairs conference room; Women’s Month Award Ceremony at NEPAC on March 25; Women in Leadership Forum on March 27 at the St. Pauls Anglican Church Hall; and the Hats, Gloves and Heels Event at the Botanical Gardens also on March 27.
Ms. Jeffers also encouraged women to apply for the Earth University Scholarship, for which the deadline for application has been extended. This too falls under the International Women’s Month activities.
“We are also having an advert for women to apply for the Earth University Scholarship. This scholarship is being offered because of Women’s Month and we want as many persons as possible to fill the application…the deadline has been extended to March 15, so there’s still time for you to apply.
“So please take advantage of this opportunity,” she said.
March 1, 2021 (Basseterre, St. Kitts): On Friday February 26th, Tropical Shipping through their Local Agent Delisle Walwyn & Co. Ltd. was excited to reintroduce the annual scholarship program which benefits students. Traditionally, the scholarship provides school uniforms and textbooks for exceptional sixth grade students who require financial assistance as they transition into high school.
Prior to the pandemic, Tropical Shipping would award several students in the Federation with scholarships. However, after being unable to continue the program in what would have been its fourth consecutive year in 2020, the team returned to the drawing board.
Through a partnership with the Rotary Club of Liamuiga, Tropical Shipping was able to access funding through its parent company Saltchuk to award three previous recipients from the class of 2019. Under the context of COVID-19 and remote learning, each student was awarded with a laptop, wireless mouse and external storage device to aid in their scholastic efforts.
The three recipients were Leron Walters of Washington Archibald High School, Dominique Maynard of Saddlers Secondary School and Shanelle Shoy of Charles E. Mills Secondary School.
Tropical Shipping wishes them continued success on their journey through high school and the years beyond.
]]>Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 19, 2021 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform the general public that the Government of Romania is inviting applications to fill scholarships to study at universities in the State of Romania. These scholarships are opened to citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral levels.
The language of instruction for Bachelor’s and Master’s levels is Romanian, for which the Government of Romania will include in the scholarship, one (1) year of study. Doctoral programme students will have the option to study in a foreign language.
The scholarship will provide for payment of tuition fees, in-dorm accommodation expenses, monthly financial aid of 65 EURO for Bachelor’s students, 75 EURO for Master’s students and 85 EURO for Doctoral programme students. Please note that this scholarships programme will not cover the cost of airfare to and from Romania and the cost of ground transportation to and from the university. This programme also does not award scholarships in the fields of Medicine, Dental Medicine and Pharmacology.
For the list of accredited higher education institutions in Romania, interested persons should visit https://www.edu.ro/institutii-invatamant-superior and for general guidelines on documents and other elements required for application, email Havana.cons@mae.ro.
The deadline for submission of applications to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is set for Thursday, 8th April 2021.
]]>The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) is pleased to announce the Master and Doctoral Programme on the Law of the Sea and Maritime Law, offered by the Ankara University Research Centre of the Sea and Maritime Law and the Government of Turkey.
Interested persons are asked to apply online via:
https://turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/en/announcement/turkiye-scholarships-2021-applications
Copies of all applications and accompanying documents should be submitted to the Human Resources Management Department at Government Headquarters on Church Street, Basseterre, no later than February 20, 2021, for further processing. This can be done in person or via the following email humanresources@govt.kn.
Relevant information regarding the program can be found on the website below.
Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 11, 2021 (SKNIS): Thanks to the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) Scholarships Awards Programme, 19 students, 17 from St. Kitts and two from Nevis, were awarded scholarships to pursue studies at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) and the Nevis Sixth Form College.
Four years ago, Ross University established the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Scholarships Awards Programme and this was instituted to award academically deserving students, who have had a financial need that would otherwise have made it difficult for them to attend the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College or the Nevis Sixth Form College.
Totalling 54 scholarships to date, the scholarship programme provides financial support up to two years of tuition books and other fees, a stipend towards uniform and transportation, and six weeks of paid internship at the Ross University.
Speaking at the awards ceremony on February 10, Minister of Education, the Honourable Jonel Powell, said that Ross University has “built an impressive record of assistance and support for education at all levels be it primary, secondary and tertiary.”
In quoting the RUSVM Dean, Minister Powell said, “This very sentiment is echoed by Dean Callanan where he said that as an educational institution RUSVM embodies the mantra that education is empowerment.”
“Therefore, when we can support education at any level it is a win, win for all. Such sentiments as expressed by Dean Callanan underpinned the university’s deep commitment to advancing education in our Federation,” he added.
Minister Powell stated that over the years, the partnership with Ross University has benefited successive Ministries of Education. He added that the children and young people of St. Kitts and Nevis have benefited and continue to do so tremendously.
The Education Minister said that the key message that the university is communicating is that financial challenges must not stand in the way of students obtaining a quality tertiary level education.
He added that he is particularly grateful to Ross University for introducing the scholarship programme in light of the fact that the statistics suggest that St. Kitts and Nevis has one of the lowest enrolments in tertiary level education in the region.
“This commitment from Ross University to provide scholarships for higher education will therefore serve as a booster or catalyst for increasing the enrolment of secondary school students in higher education,” said the minister. “Our students have already recognised that a college-level education is critical not only for personal self-advancement but also to be equipped to contribute to the development of our country, hence a compelling reason for urging you the students to take full advantage of these scholarships.”
Minister Powell said that Ross University should be highly commended for ensuring that the scholarships are geared towards building and enhancing the human resource capacity of the nation.
He stated that the scholarship programme is in perfect alignment with his ministry’s vision for education in the Federation.
He noted that the scholarship programme is not just for students who demonstrate strong academic abilities, but is also designed to promote the empowerment of students, promote diversity, gender equity, leadership, as well as to support students who pursue Technical and Vocational Studies in air conditioning, electrical, mechanics, plumbing, and the like.
Community Notice
The Organization of American States invites nationals of member states to apply for scholarships to pursue online studies for Master’s Programmes and Certificate Courses.
Further information about the various scholarships offered from several Universities is available at www.oas.org/en/scholarships/default.asp
General questions about the application process, requirements and important dates about the scholarships should be emailed to scholarships@oas.org
Applicants should submit a copy of their application to the Human Resource Management Department at Government Headquarters in Basseterre. This is necessary for further processing and onward transmission to the OAS.
]]>Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 14, 2021 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to inform the general public that the 2021 round for Organization of American States (OAS) Scholarships to pursue studies at master’s or doctoral levels in Brazil is now open.
Programmes will be available for study for a period of two years for those pursuing master’s degrees and four years for those pursuing doctorate degrees.
Detailed information regarding the OAS Scholarship Programme is available on the OAS website at http://www.oas.org/en/scholarships. However, for specific information/inquiries/guidance regarding the 2021 scholarship round, interested persons can contact the office at gcub.bolsasbrazil@gmail.com.
The deadline for applications is Friday, 22nd January 2021.
NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (January 14, 2021) — The following is an announcement from the Ministry of Human Resources in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) regarding a scholarship for a study opportunity in Serbia in 2021.
The Ministry of Human Resources in the Nevis Island Administration, is delighted to announce the Republic of Serbia Scholarship 2021. This scholarship is made available to two nationals of Saint Kitts and Nevis wishing to pursue undergraduate and graduate studies in Serbia.
Kindly note that applicants must be under the age of:
The benefits of the scholarship include, but are not limited to:
Further, applicants must specify their preferred faculty and an alternative faculty, on the application form.
The deadline for applications to be submitted to the Ministry of Human Resources is Friday, January 22, 2021. The deadline on the scholarship guidelines is January 31; this date is for applications to be received by the Embassy, not Human Resources. Therefore, all applications received after January 22 will be refused.
For further details on the terms and conditions of the scholarship award, the participating faculties, to access the application form and more, please contact the following persons:
Mrs. Shanola Murrey-Gill
Ms. Ronice Williams
Ministry of Human Resources
Nevis Island Administration
Email: shanola.murreygill@niagov.com / ronice.williams@niagov.com
Tel. No.: 469-5521 Ext. 5163/4
]]>BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, January 14, 2021 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs celebrates three more nationals, this time in their capacity as the proud recipients of the 2021 Romanian Scholarships, to each pursue undergraduate studies in Romania.
Miss Nikovah Diamond is set to pursue Kinesiotherapy at Transylvania University of Brasov, Miss Kianna Lawrence will pursue Graphics Design at West University of Timisoara, and Mr. Joshua Salters Horticulture at the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest. All three recipients will first be required to complete one year of immersion into the Romanian language and culture before commencing their respective degree progammes.
The students, who recently arrived in Romania all expressed delight in being the Federation’s first recipients of this award. They explained that individually, their research led them to identify the need for professionals in areas regarding their choices of study, to greater contribute to the broader plan for national development. Not only are these students looking forward to all that their degree programmes entail, but also to what the country has in store for them through its rich language and culture.
The Ministry uses this opportunity to thank the Government of Romania for extending this opportunity to Saint Kitts and Nevis nationals and looks forward to great success from this scholarship programme. The 2021 Romanian Scholarships will cover tuition fees, accommodation in university dormitories, and monthly living allowances for a full five years of study.
]]>NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (January 13, 2020) — Miss Kianna Lawrence of Nisbett Settlement in Newcastle, Nevis, says she is proud to be the first Nevisian awarded a scholarship to study in Romania.
The scholarship was awarded by the Romanian Government to pursue studies in Graphic Design at the West University of Timisoara. Ms. Lawrence expressed appreciation for the opportunity to further her studies.
“I am a proud recipient of the Romanian Scholarship which affords me the opportunity to pursue a Bachelors’ Degree in Graphic Design at the West University of Timisoara. I am both humbled and ecstatic to be one of the first recipients of this Romanian Scholarship as I have always dreamt of studying in Europe.
“Europe is known for its architecture and design, hence gaining knowledge and experience from this region would be a steppingstone in advancing my career. Research is an open door to success, however, to be successful you must take advantage of every opportunity that can help you achieve your goal,” she said.
The scholarship recipient also urged others to take advantage of opportunities to advance their career goal.
“Many persons have asked me ‘why are you going so far?’ My simple reply is ‘the USA is also far.’ Never turn down an opportunity to achieve your goals, regardless of how far you must go to achieve them. Trust in God and he will direct your path,” she said.
Ms. Lawrence was awarded the scholarship by the Romanian state through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
]]>NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (January 13, 2021) — The Ministry of Human Resources in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) extends congratulations to the first Nevisian to receive a Romanian academic scholarship to pursue studies in Romania from 2021.
“The Ministry of Human Resources congratulates Miss Kianna Lawrence on her well-deserved success, and wishes her all the best throughout the course of her studies,” the ministry said in a press release on January 13, 2021.
The Romanian scholarship programme is offered by the Romanian state through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to citizens from countries that are not members of the European Union.
The programme affords citizens the opportunity to undergo bachelors, masters or doctoral degrees in fields of Political and Administrative Studies; Education Sciences; Romanian Culture and Civilization; Journalism; Technical Studies; Oil and Gas; Agricultural Science; Veterinary Medicine; Architecture; and Visual Arts.
The Ministry of Human Resources also expressed gratitude to their colleagues at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and to Hon. Mark Brantley, Minister responsible for the Ministry.
“The team has demonstrated much dedication in ensuring that the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to receive full support regarding higher education scholarship opportunities.
“The Ministry of Human Resources is extremely delighted, and will continue to ensure that Public Servants as well as the Nevisian communities are cognizant of the advantages of scholarships and their benefits to our economic growth and stability,” the press release said.
]]>Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 13, 2021 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce that the Taiwan ICDF Academic Scholarships for those seeking to study at Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate degrees in Taiwan are now open. Interested persons 18 years and older who possess high school diplomas or above, should fill the following forms and submit them to the Ministry of Education on or before Monday, 1st March 2021:
1. A completed application form (to be completed online at http://web.icdf.org.tw/ICDF_TSP/WelcomeStart.aspx) printed and signed
2. A copy of Passport Biodata page
3. A copy of the highest-level diploma and academic transcripts. (Must be certified by the Ministry of Education and authenticated by the Taiwan Embassy).
4. Two Letters of Reference
5. Any other documents specifically requested by the Embassy of Taiwan Each applicant can only apply for one programme at a time and must submit a separate programme application to his/her chosen university.
Each applicant should visit individual programme websites, provide all enrolment application documents required by that university (print out and sign), and mail to that chosen university in Taiwan. Applicants’ enrolment applications should be received by the universities they choose before the deadlines set by those universities. Original application documents must be authenticated by the Human Resource Management Department. Also, a complete set of original and authenticated documents and an additional Xerox copy of the documents are required.
Applicants are asked to take note that incomplete documents and late applications will not be accepted and/or processed. Award of scholarship decisions is made by a joint committee in Taiwan. Should interested persons or applicants have any questions, they should contact the Embassy of Taiwan at 869-465-2421.
]]>Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 18, 2020 (SKNIS): Nationals in St. Kitts and Nevis are strongly encouraged to grab scholarship opportunities when they become available as they are free and help students to enter into higher education institutions or training facilities without having to depend on student loans.
“I continue to encourage, and I am so proud that our people are starting. There is a trickle and I want the trickle to become a flood… [We encourage] our people to get the education, to get the language, get immersed in the culture,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs and Civil Aviation, the Honourable Mark Brantley. “What better diplomacy than people to people? When you know about the people, food and culture that is the best diplomacy.”
As a recipient of multiple scholarships throughout his life, Minister Brantley stressed that such opportunities prove extremely beneficial.
“I have seen the value of scholarships in my own life and I continue to advocate strongly that where possible, our young people seize the opportunities that are being made available for training. It doesn’t have to be a university degree. Sometimes, it is training, a short course, but seize the opportunities,” he said. “I lament all the time Mr. Speaker, that I go, and I beg, and countries respond favourably because I make a compelling case that St. Kitts and Nevis students want the opportunity to study and then countries come back to me and say nobody has applied.”
Minister Brantley said that oftentimes persons don’t seize the opportunities because the universities are not located in the United States, United Kingdom or Canada etc.
“We get into a kind of comfort zone in St. Kitts and Nevis and we are encouraging our people to break out of that. Get yourself in a position, benefit from what is available. We are working for you, but you must now make the step and make it happen,” said the foreign minister. “All of these are made available and possible because of diplomacy, because of our diplomatic relations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is here to help anybody interested so please contact us and let us take advantage.”
He reiterated that the ministry will continue to advocate and bring the scholarships, however, persons need to apply to take advantage of the opportunities.
Some of the areas of study or training available include but are not limited to Leadership in Court Governance – Singapore; Workshop on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure – India; Short-term courses for Police officers, fingerprint identification, the examination of a crime scene – Russia; WTO Advanced Trade Policy Course – Geneva; Public Officers and Junior Diplomats Courses – Austria, as well as Environmental Conservation Sustainability in Singapore.
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