Organization : Ministry of Education (MOE)
Facility : Cayman Islands Government Scholarship Portal
Country : Cayman Islands
Website : https://moescholarships.gov.ky/
What is Cayman Islands Government Scholarship Portal?
The Cayman Islands Government Scholarship Portal is an online platform managed by the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) via the Ministry of Education and Training Online Applications Portal and Scholarship Secretariat Unit to process local and overseas educational grants and scholarships.
Related / Similar Facility : Cayman Islands Government Careers Portal
How To Apply For Scholarship at Cayman Islands Government Portal?
You can apply for a local or overseas scholarship by going to the Scholarship webpage at moescholarships.gov.ky. The entire application process is online and you will be required to complete an online application together with uploading other supporting documentation.
You should use the guidance notes available on the website or contact the Scholarship Secretariat for guidance by email: scholarships@gov.ky or 345-244-2482. All Scholarship Applications must be created using the applicant’s own name and email address through the Eservices portal.
Any application that is not done like this will:
** Have to be redone using the applicant’s own details and resubmitted online prior to the application deadline
** Not be processed by the Scholarship Secretariat and will be deleted from the system at the time of the application closing.
Note:
** Applications cannot be transferred from one account to another.
** Do not use an institution email domain such as for your university or school. Create your account using a generic email domain such as Hotmail, gmail, etc.
** If blank documents are uploaded, your application will immediately ineligible for consideration. All files are to be upload as PDF(spreadsheets and the recent face photo are exempt from this rule).
FAQ On MOE Cayman Islands Scholarships
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On MOE Cayman Islands Scholarships
What are the academic criteria required to qualify for a Government Educational Scholarship?
The academic criteria for the various local and overseas scholarships are provided on the website. The overseas academic criteria are each listed as standalone documents for each scholarship while the local academic criteria are included in the specific application forms. Additional information is also available in the guidance notes in the relevant sections.
Is there a minimum and maximum age requirement for a scholarship?
There is a minimum age requirement where all applicants must be at least 17 years old by September 1st at the start of their studies. There is no maximum age restriction.
I don’t have my final results yet. Can I still apply for a scholarship?
Yes, you can and should apply for the scholarship – both local and overseas while you await your final examinations and final results. You can be conditionally approved pending final results. If you have any questions about this please contact the Scholarship Secretariat at email: scholarships@gov.ky.
What are the deadlines for the submission of application forms?
The Overseas scholarship application period is 15th Nov – 31st Jan annually. The Local Scholarship application period is 1st March – 30th April annually.
Am I able to apply for a scholarship to pursue online studies?
Yes, the Government Educational Scholarships are available to pursue online studies at the local undergraduate level at ICCI and the UWI Open Campus. Online study with an overseas institution is only available at the post-graduate degree level (i.e. Masters level or higher). Please note: you do not have to complete a medical if you are doing postgraduate studies online.
What does the scholarship funding cover if I study online?
If studying fully online, scholarship funding is only available for tuition and books. No accommodations or living costs are covered.
Does my acceptance at a local or overseas institution guarantee the award of a scholarship?
No, acceptance into a university locally or overseas does not guarantee the award of a scholarship. It forms part of the requirements but other criteria must also be met including but not limited to academics. If you are in doubt please contact the Scholarship Secretariat at email: scholarships@gov.ky.
Cayman Islands Government Scholarship Portal Contact
Phone: (345) 244-2482 / 2492
Email: scholarships [at] gov.ky