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Updated on 3 December 2025
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The Scholarship Secretariat Unit

The Scholarship Secretariat provides administrative services for the delivery of the scholarships programmes for the Ministry of Education, namely the Education Council Scholarship. This includes:

  • Management, review and processing of applications;
  • Provision of students who possess the Right to be Caymanian with scholarships and grants to support their tertiary education either locally or overseas;
  • Monitoring the scholarship process to ensure recipients are compliant with scholarship guidelines
  • Facilitation of promotional and educational activities for current and future awardees.
  • Disbursement of funds and provision of career guidance/counselling to students as required.

We Create Higher Education Opportunities for Caymanians

Local and Overseas Scholarships

FAQs

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.
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.
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.
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.
The Overseas scholarship application period is 15th Nov – 31st Jan annually. The Local Scholarship application period is 1st March – 30th April annually.
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.
No, the 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.
Both local and overseas undergraduate scholarship recipients are required to achieve a semester GPA of 2.75 (US) / 2:2 (UK) or higher during their first year of studies whether locally or overseas and a semester GPA of 3.0 (US) / 2:1 (UK) or higher during subsequent years of study. Post-graduate scholarship recipients are to achieve a semester GPA of 3.0 (US) / 2:1 (UK) throughout their studies. A’ Level students are required to achieve grades C, C, C in 3 out of 4 AS subjects taken in the 1st year to continue funding into their 2nd year of studies.
There are provisions available to accommodate high school graduates with Special Education Needs and applicants are encouraged to communicate with the Secretariat about these opportunities (email: scholarships@gov.ky).
Yes, students who continue their athletic training while on scholarship can qualify for adjusted academic requirements as long as they provide ongoing proof of their athlete status. For further details email: scholarships@gov.ky.
Yes, the Scholarship Secretariat does offer career and tertiary education guidance to anyone needing assistance. Continued support is offered to scholarship awardees during their post-secondary and tertiary experience. To set up an appointment, send an email with particulars to scholarships@gov.ky.
Yes, both local and overseas scholarship opportunities are available to mature persons who are encourage to contact the Scholarship Secretariat by email: scholarships@gov.ky.

The Government Educational Scholarship does not fund the foundation year as this year does not contribute to the degree. It is a pre-qualification year that, on completion, allows the student to gain acceptance to Year 1 of the degree programme. If you have further questions on this, email: scholarships@gov.ky.

Overseas undergraduate studies are funded up to $30,000 KYD per annum for up to four years. Overseas postgraduate studies are funded up to $35,000 KYD per annum for up to two years for masters studies, and up to three years for doctoral studies. Funds are disbursed to the student in two equal payments – Fall (August/September) and Spring (December/January) for on campus studies. Different protocols apply for online studies. For specific situations, email: scholarships@gov.ky.

Local scholarship amount varies per scholarship, per level and per institution. You can email scholarships@gov.ky to receive information specific to the area of interest. However, the funds are paid to the institutions directly and not to the individual students.

No, scholarships are not approved for persons at the same level of study that they have already attained, whether or not the qualifications were funded by the Cayman Islands Government.

Yes, you can defer your studies for up to one year from the scholarship award. If you are already enrolled in the course of study, you must provide approval from the institution and as well as an explanation with supporting documentation for your decision to defer.

The Education Council who is appointed by the Minister of Education, reviews, approves, or declines all applications against the criteria outlined in the Education Council Policy & Procedures Guide.

Yes, your scholarship award includes an agreement that you are bonded to return to the Cayman Islands for the length of time of the scholarship award. Failure to do so can result in the request for repayment of the full sums awarded. You can request to defer your bond for up to three years from completion – this will need to be approved by Education Council.

You can ensure that you complete the application as directed, and that you provide all required documents including updated information in a timely fashion during all aspects of the scholarship from applying for to maintaining your scholarship.

Local TVET Grant

FAQs

The Local TVET Grant, provided by the Ministry of Education, aims to equip Caymanians with the necessary skills and training to secure employment or advance their careers in the technical or vocational field.

Caymanians who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the grant:

  • Currently employed in an industry related to the TVET programme they are applying to, intending to improve their skills or advance their career.
  • Currently employed in an industry unrelated to the TVET programme they are applying to, planning to switch to a career in the technical or vocational industry.
  • Unemployed and seeking employment in an industry related to the TVET program they are applying to.

To apply for the TVET grant, visit the Scholarship Secretariat Unit's website at www.moescholarships.gov.ky and complete the LOCAL TVET GRANT application. You will also need to upload a copy of the following documents along with your application:

  • Recent photo ID
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of right to be Caymanian
  • Acceptance letter from a registered TVET institution
  • Character Reference

The acceptance letter must be typed on the institution letterhead, with the name of the applicant, the name of the programme of study, the duration of the programme of study and the costs of the programme of study clearly visible.

Applicants can submit their applications at any time of the year. However, decisions will be released every quarter to the applicants.

Each learner can receive a grant of up to $15,000.00 per year.

Yes, however, applicants must complete the previous course with a minimum C average to qualify for funding for subsequent courses.

The grant is overseen by a Ministerial TVET Grants Committee.

No, the Scholarship Secretariat distributes funding directly to TVET institutions where applicants are accepted.

Funding can be applied to tuition, books and related equipment.

No, grants are only available for study at local TVET institutions registered and in good standing with the Education Council.

No, grants are only available for study at local TVET institutions registered and in good standing with the Education Council.

A list of registered TVET institutions is available on the Ministry of Education website at www.gov.ky/education

Government High Schools Scholar Award

FAQs

The Government High Schools Scholar Award is the Ministry of Education's newest scholarship offering. It aims to provide full tuition support to the most outstanding Caymanian male and female government high school graduates pursuing overseas undergraduate tertiary studies at some of the world's most prestigious universities. 

Successful students will receive up to CI $100,000.00 in funding per year throughout their course of study (maximum of 4 years). 

Two scholarships will be awarded each year-one to the top female scholar and another to the top male scholar once they meet all the criteria.

Eligible candidates must be Caymanian and have:

  • Attended a government high school in the Cayman Islands for the last four (4) consecutive years;
  • Sat all external examinations from within the public high school; 
  • A minimum of ten (10) cumulative Level 2 passes, with the following minimum grades: "A", "1", or Distinction;
  • Gained acceptance at a highly competitive university, as listed on the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) 100 Top Universities, for the current academic year.
This award aims to expand access to the highest quality education for the most promising government school graduates, incentivise other government school pupils to realise their full potential and raise the profile of our government high schools.

Successful candidates have up to three years to claim the scholarship award.

No, only, the Government High Schools Scholar will be required to register with the Ministry of Education through the online portal on the Scholarship Website at www.moescholarships.gov.ky.
Award recipients cannot be the holders of any other scholarships from a local scholarship provider. However, scholarships/grants awarded by the university are allowed. 

The Testing & Examinations team within the Department of Education Services (DES) will select the Government High School Scholars based on criteria set out in response to question 4. 

If more than two persons tie for the award, and no apparent academic solution is determined, all students involved will be awarded the scholarship.  

No recipients will be named for the year.

To maintain the Government High School Scholar Award, the recipient must: maintain a 3.5 GPA with a probation of 3.25 (US Grading System) or 1st class honours with probation of Upper 2nd Class (65%) (UK grading system).

If a student cannot maintain the Government High Schools Scholar Award, they may access the standard overseas scholarship once said criteria are met. 

Students must return to the Cayman Islands within three years of their final graduation or repayment of 50% of the scholarship.

No, only students accepted to study at QS 100 Top Universities List for the current academic year are eligible.

No, only students pursuing a bachelor's degree and/or integrated masters as a first degree will be considered. 

The Ministry of Education will announce recipients in January.

For more information, please contact:

The Scholarship Secretariat
Ministry of Education

Government Administration Building, Box 108
133 Elgin Avenue George Town
Grand Cayman KY1-9000

Telephone: +1(345)244-2482 or Email: scholarships@gov.ky
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