Selection Criteria
The independent Scholarship Screening Committees take into account a candidate’s academic performance, financial need, the value of his or her proposed field of study to the economic needs of The Bahamas, and personal qualities including level of commitment to the community, determination, motivation, leadership skills and overall potential to succeed in college.
Proof of the total annual income of the applicants and/or their parents or guardians is required, including base salary, anticipated tips or gratuities, commissions and bonuses. If any of the individuals concerned are self-employed, two financial letters of reference must be provided — one from a bank, and another from a responsible member of the community who knows the family’s financial situation well.
In addition, applicants are required to provide documentation detailing all offers of financial aid from the relevant college or university, other scholarship grants and/or government educational loans. The Foundations’ annual scholarship awards may be adjusted to reflect these other sources of funding.
Applicants for Academic Scholarships must submit two short essays: one based on a compulsory theme, and the other on the applicant’s choice among three topics provided by the Screening Committee. These essays give candidates the opportunity to describe their achievements, challenges, talents and aspirations beyond those reflected in their academic record.
As part of the scholarship renewal process, successful applicants are required to show proof of having contributed a minimum of 20 hours each year to volunteer projects and/or service organizations, and to submit an annual Personal Evaluation Report summarizing the events of the past school year and their goals for the one to come.
Application deadlines are as follows:
| Academic Scholarships | March 31 each year |
| Technical Training and Vocational Scholarships | May 1 each year |
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