REGULATIONS FOR BERMUDA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP 2013/14

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1 BERMUDA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM 14 Waller s Point Road St. David s DD 03 Mailing Address: P.O. Box HM 1185 Hamilton HM BX Telephone: (441) Facsimile: (441) Website: REGULATIONS FOR BERMUDA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP 2013/14 IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE REGULATIONS. Carefully refer to them often for answers to your basic questions. 1. General a. Completed application forms together with all available supporting documentation must be submitted to the Scholarships and Awards Committee, Ministry of Education, not later than 1 st April, b. An exception is made with respect to the up-to-date transcript, which must be submitted to the Scholarships and Awards Committee by not later than 1 st July, 2013: c. A maximum of eight (8) Bermuda Government Scholarships are awarded annually. 2. Eligibility The Bermuda Government Scholarships Act 2008; includes, inter alias, the following provisions: a. The applicant must be a British Subject, born in Bermuda or, if not born in Bermuda; i. The child of at least one parent who possesses Bermudian status under the provision of the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956, or, ii. The child of at least one parent who possessed at the time of the parent s death, Bermudian status or Bermudian domicile under the provisions of the Immigration Act b. The applicant must have been educated in Bermuda for a minimum of five years. c. The applicant must satisfy at least ONE of the following requirements: i. Possession of no less than two subjects of the General Certificate of Education at the Advanced Level; ii. iii. iv. Successful completion of the two-year Associate Degree Program at the Bermuda College (or an equivalent institution); Successful completion of the first year at an approved college or university; Documentary evidence that the candidate has successfully completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma program; v. Documentary evidence that the applicant has successfully completed a secondary program approved by the Ministry of Education that, for the purpose of this regulation, qualifies the candidate for entry into college or university. d. The successful applicant is required to demonstrate outstanding academic performance. e. The successful applicant is required to demonstrate participation in extra-curricular activities and in community service. f. The applicant must be not less than seventeen years of age and must not have passed his/her twenty-third birthday by 1 st October, g. Short listed applicants will be interviewed in July Value The Bermuda Government Scholarship is tenable for a general term of three years, at a college or university outside Bermuda and approved by the Ministry of Education and provides funding to cover the costs of: (i) (ii) (iii) Tuition Accommodation payable at the university rate for a single student staying in a dormitory One airfare ticket upon initial entry to university and a return ticket upon conclusion of the scholarship award. Page 1 of 10

2 4. Conditions a. The Bermuda Government Scholarships will be paid each year in two installments. (i) The first installment of two-thirds of the amount required will normally be paid at the start of the applicant s academic year, (ii) The second installment of one third will be paid by February of the following year. Payment is conditional upon receipt of an official certificate of registration together with a class schedule showing the number of credits attesting to the holder s registration at his/her college or university. b. All funding for the 2013/2014 academic year must be collected by 31 st March, 2014 or the award granted will be forfeited. c. The successful applicant is required to submit to the Scholarship Administrator, Ministry of Education, by 15 th January, 2014 (or as soon as is practicable thereafter) and by 15 th June 2014 (or as soon as is practicable thereafter) an up-to-date academic transcript for the 2013/2014 academic year. d. A Bermuda Government Scholarship holder shall not, except in such circumstances as may be approved by the Ministry, while he is such a holder, accept additional scholarship or bursary funding from any person or body only in Bermuda. e. The Ministry of Education reserves the right to cancel the Bermuda Government Scholarship if the academic work or conduct of the holder proves to be unsatisfactory. 5. DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED (to be submitted with completed application form) Document First-time Applicant Repeat Applicant Copy of Birth Certificate x - Confirmation from the Department of Immigration of Bermudian Status x - Evidence of five years schooling in Bermuda x - Two Letters of Recommendation (one academic + one character) x x A letter from parent/guardian confirming responsibility for costs over and above award x x Senior School transcripts and/or university/college transcripts evidencing grades obtained up to the end the academic year immediately preceding date of application x x Bermuda School Certificate (BSC) if applicable x - Acceptance letter from an approved college or university offering your program of study x x Official university/college statement of estimated costs of tuition, room and board x x Documents evidencing whether you currently hold or will hold any grants or awards from your place of study or from another source x x Completed Supplementary Information Form x x 250 word essay explaining why you think you should be a Bermuda Government Scholar x x Release of Information Form x x NOTE: It is the responsibility of all applicants/bearers of applications to obtain a slip acknowledging receipt of the application. In the case of an application received by mail, an acknowledgement slip will be sent to the address provided on the application form. Completed application forms should be mailed to the Scholarships and Awards Committee, Ministry of Education, P.O. Box HM 1185, Hamilton HM EX or application forms can be delivered to the Scholarships and Awards Committee, Ministry of Education, 14 Waller s Point Road, Southside, St. Davids DD 03. Should you have any questions, please telephone (441) or fax (441) or dhartley@moed.bm. Page 2

3 BERMUDA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM 14 Waller s Point Road St. David s DD 03 Mailing Address: P.O. Box HM 1185 Hamilton HM BX Telephone: (441) Facsimile: (441) Website: /2014 Academic Year Please read the Regulations before completing this form. Incomplete applications may render the applicant ineligible for consideration. SECTION 1: APPLICANT PERSONAL INFORMATION Mr. Miss Ms. Applicants Full Name: Last First Middle Other Date of Birth: Age: Male Female Day Month Year Status: Local Address: Overseas Address: Bermudian Street Number and Name Parish Postal Code Street Number and Name City State Post Code Local Contact No.: (H) (W) (C) Overseas Contact No.: (H) (W) (C) Alternative Applicant Resides with (check all that apply): Father Mother Spouse Other (please specify) Page 3 of 10

4 SECTION 2: FAMILY PERSONAL INFORMATION Father s Full Name: Address: Home Phone: Work Phone: Cellular: Occupation: Mother s Full Name: Address: Home Phone: Work Phone: Cellular: Other Full Name: Occupation: Relationship to Applicant: Address: Home Phone: Work Phone: Cellular: Occupation: SECTION 3: EDUCATION HISTORY List all educational institutions attended Name and Address of School Date Started Date Completed Final Grade/GPA Page 4

5 SECTION 4: ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS List all qualifications held and provide copies of the same Qualification Date Awarded SECTION 5: EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES and AWARDS List any extra-curricular activities, participation in sports associations and awards received. Details Organization Date Awarded SECTION 6: COMMUNITY SERVICE List any community service undertaken in the past 3 years. (i.e. memberships held; executive positions held, etc.) Organization Hours Completed Page 5

6 SECTION 7: EMPLOYMENT HISTORY List all work previous work experience Name and Address of Employer Post Held Date Started Date Left SECTION 8: COLLEGE/ UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCE Have you been accepted to a College/University overseas: Yes No If yes, state the name of the College/University If no, state the name of the College/University to which you have applied: Proposed Program of study: Expected level of study: Undergraduate Post Graduate Expected Commencement Date: Expected Graduation Date: SECTION 9: COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY (Bermuda) To be completed by applicants currently studying or working in Bermuda Current place of study: Current Program of study: Current level of study: Undergraduate Post Graduate Date Commenced: Current Employer: Expected Graduation Date: Date Commenced: Occupation: SECTION 10: COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY (Overseas) To be completed by applicants who are currently attending College/University overseas Current place of study: Current Program of study: Current level of study: Undergraduate Post Graduate Date Commenced: Expected Graduation Date: Page 6

7 SECTION 11: SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS List any Government/ Non-Government Scholarships/Awards currently held. Name of Award Amount of Scholarship/Award Years for which award is tenable From To SECTION 12: SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS List all Government/Non-Government Scholarships/Awards that you have made application for. Years for which award is tenable Name of Award Amount of Scholarship/ Award From To Please review your application to ensure that all questions are answered and all required documents are attached. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required documents are submitted. Please note that the Ministry of Education has no obligation to consider applications which are incomplete or received after the deadline of 1 st April, Page 7

8 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION You are required to provide below additional information which will assist the Scholarship & Awards Committee in its deliberations: Talents/Skills Music (including Instruments) Dance Other Talent/Skill Sports & Extra Curricular Activities Sports in which you have participated Sports position of responsibility Sports awards won / represented Bermuda Community Service/Clubs Memberships Executive Position held Additional Info Other Interests or Activities You are asked to list interests or activities not included in the above categories. Please attach additional sheets if required. Page 8

9 BERMUDA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM 14 Waller s Point Road St. David s DD 03 Mailing Address: P.O. Box HM 1185 Hamilton HM BX Telephone: (441) Facsimile: (441) Website: /14 APPLICANTS PLEASE COMPLETE FOR RECECIPT OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Name: Address: Contact Number: Received By: Date: The Ministry of Education would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in becoming a Bermuda Government Scholar and inform you that your application will be forwarded to the Scholarship and Awards Committee for consideration If you any questions pertaining to your application, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Darlene Hartley, Scholarship Administrator at (441) or by dhartley@moed.bm, quoting your reference number. Page 9 of 10

10 14 Waller s Point Road St. David s DD 03 Mailing Address: P.O. Box HM 1185 Hamilton HM BX Telephone: (441) Facsimile: (441) Website: RELEASE OF INFORMATION FORM Full Name: Address: Contact Number: Address: I give permission to the Ministry of Education to access information from my past/current/proposed college/university as it relates to my Bermuda Government Scholar Application/Award. I understand that the signed release will remain in effect while I am a Bermuda Government Scholar, a period of at least three (3) years. Furthermore, if consent is given for the release of such information by electronic or telephone means, I understand that there is no guarantee that such disclosure of information can be fully secure and I release the Ministry of Education and the distributor of such information of all liability for any release of student information as a result of any and/or telephone communications arising from the permission granted herein. I authorize access to the Ministry of Education to: All Records Listed Below Academic Progress and Status Course Schedule Grades/ Transcript Tuition Account Financial Aid Awards/ Documents Applicant s Signature Date Page 10 of 10