The National Merit Scholarship is the second highest level of merit scholarship awarded by the Government of The Bahamas, and can be awarded to multiple Bahamian applicants. Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and above, achieve a SAT score of 1220 or higher or an ACT of 25 or higher and possess a minimum of seven (7) BGCSE “A” passes. Candidates must have applied or been accepted to an academically prestigious international college or university. The scholarship has a value of up to $25,000.00 per year, for up to four (4) years and is tenable at accredited international universities, colleges or institutions.
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OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS MAY BE HAND DELIVERED OR EMAILED BY A GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR TO moebahamasscholarships@gmail.com
60 mins to complete
The following documents are needed in order to successfully submit an application. The application process can be started and additional documents may be uploaded up until the relevant scholarship deadline.
The documents needed are as follows:
*Please note that an I-20 form may be used to show the schedule of fees.
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$25, 000.00 per year
scholarshipsbahamas@moe.edu.bs
Scholarship Coordinator
The All Bahamas Merit Scholarship Programme The National Merit Scholarship Programme
(242) 502-9025
derelle.barnett@moe.edu.bs
Non High-school Graduates will be notified by the first week in July, 2024
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The Ministry of Education Scholarship & Educational Loan Division
Please note that an application for a scholarship does not guarantee an award. Each cycle, scholarships are awarded on a 'funds available basis.' Receiving a scholarship is therefore not guaranteed.
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