Trinidad and Tobago Commonwealth Scholarship

 (This Scholarship is offered by Trinidad and Tobago Government for Postgraduate/PhD Level Deadline 17-03-2010)

Name:                        Trinidad and Tobago Commonwealth Scholarship
Level:                        Postgraduate/PhD
Requirement:             Scholarships are open equally to men and women who are citizens of another Commonwealth Country and who are normally resident in any part of the Commonwealth, other than Trinidad and Tobago.
 Scholarships are available for Postgraduate study in all areas of study (expect medicine) offered at the (U.W.I) St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago and (UTT). Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree with at least lower second class honour’s from a recognized university for studies leading to the Master’s degree and Master’s degree for studies leading to the Ph.D degree.

There is no restriction. However, preference will be given to candidates who have obtained a university degree within the last (10) years.

Facility:                     Transportation by air from the nominating country to Trinidad return for the scholars as arranged by the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

Tuition and examination fees.

Any other compulsory university fees (excluding board and residence fees).  

A personal Maintenance Allowance of TT$ 3000.00 per month to cover board and lodging, daily travel and personal expenses.

Cost of approval traveling connected with the course of study in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to a maximum of TT$ 720.00 per annum.

Book allowance of TT$ 3846.00 to per annum.

An allowance of TT$ 2500.00 to assist with thesis preparation.

Reasonable hotel charges as agreed upon by the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago for a period of one (1) week after arrival, in accommodation where government accommodation is not provided.

As no dependent allowance is payable, it is essential that scholars who plan to bring their family to Trinidad and Tobago have sufficient financial resources for their support. If these resource are not available serious consideration should be given to leaving your family at home.

The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago will not be responsible for meeting the cost of airfare, for the scholar’s spouses and children who must have return tickets to their homeland valid for the duration of their stay in the country.

The above allowances are not subject to tax in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

Contact Person: n/a
Address: St. Augustine Campus St. Augustine Trinidad & TobagoW.I.
Phone: (868) 662-2002 Fax: (868) 663-9684 Email: n/a Web: www.sta.uwi.edu