Ministry of Education

The Ministry of Education provides scholarship opportunities for qualified Caymanians looking to pursue a higher education.

Local Scholarships - Application Period: 1st March 2026 - 30th April 2026
The local scholarship can facilitate a Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 start date at UCCI, ICCI, UWI Open Campus, Truman Bodden Law School, Cayman Career Academy, A Levels/CAPE/BTEC LEvel 3 (Cayman Career Academy, International Baccalaureate or Advanced Placement).

Overseas Scholarships - Application Period: 1st November 2025 - 31st January 2026
The overseas scholarship can facilitate a Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 start date. Scholarships are available to pursue overseas tertiary studies; TVET, Associate, Bachelor, Master, PhD studies and Medical specialisations.

For both Local and Overseas Scholarships:

• No applications can be made in advance or after the application periods stated.
• Do not delay applications because grades or acceptance letters are not yet available.

Applications for both local and overseas must be made online. To obtain forms, criteria and required documentation, visit the Ministry of Education website.