For some in Bermuda, higher education is a dream that can only be realised with the financial help of a scholarship or award.
That makes the Bermuda Ministry of Education’s scholarship and awards programme vital as it aims to ensure that Bermudian students – regardless of background, pathway or stage of life – have the financial support to pursue higher education locally and overseas.
The ministry said the comprehensive suite of scholarships, for which applications are now open, reflects its continued commitment to expanding access to post-secondary education, promoting equity and supporting Bermuda’s national workforce priorities.
Government Senator Crystal Caesar, the Minister of Education, said the programme “reflects our unwavering belief that education transforms lives. These awards are an investment in our people and in Bermuda’s future”.
Scholarships and awards
- Minister’s Achievement Scholarship for high-achieving graduating students from a public senior school to attend overseas post-secondary education
- Minister’s Exceptional Student Award for graduating students or school leavers with disabilities pursuing local or overseas post-secondary study. Persons with disabilities up to the age of 25 who may be working, volunteering or already attending college or university are also eligible to apply
- Minister’s Technical and Vocational Award for public school graduates pursuing local or overseas post-secondary study in technical or vocational fields
- Minister’s Applied Science Scholarship for graduating public senior school students who attended the applied technology dual enrolment diploma programme with Bermuda College and who plan to continue the programme to obtain an associate’s degree or certificate
- Further Education Award for students who have completed at least one year at an accredited college or university and are continuing their post-secondary studies. Awards will also be granted to students pursuing or currently attending post-graduate study
- Non-Traditional Student Award for persons aged 25 and over pursuing post-secondary education
- Teacher Education Scholarship for current college or university students studying selected subjects and/or teaching areas needed within the public school system. Applicants must graduate from a recognised college/university, complete their teaching practicum, and obtain a Bermuda Educators Council licence within three years of receiving the award
- Teacher Sabbatical Award for current experienced teachers in the public school system interested in pursuing approved study to gain new skills or qualifications
- Bermuda Government Scholarship for well-rounded graduating senior school, college, or university students up to the age of 25 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement
- Caribbean Schools Award, which provides funding for up to three years for either undergraduate or post-graduate students attending schools in the Caribbean region
- College Promise Programme, which provides public high school graduates with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher the opportunity to attend Bermuda College tuition-free
- Bermuda College Book Award, which provides funding for books for Bermuda College students demonstrating financial need
Aside from the named categories, the ministry last year gave to Bermudian students an additional 55 further education awards.
In total, the ministry’s scholarship and awards committee in 2025 awarded $1.77 million to support the further education of 71 students.
More than 500 students sought financial help.
The ministry website at www.moed.bm includes guides with details to help candidates to apply for each individual scholarship and award, as well as details on the documents required to apply for a scholarship or award.
Applicants are advised to carefully review scholarships and awards guides for eligibility and application requirements.
To be considered, applicants must follow the application instructions and ensure that their application is complete and submitted by the deadline.
Applications must be submitted on www.bermudascholarships.com.
Direct any queries to the Ministry of Education at [email protected].
