Scholarship Application Period
USC’s Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the Scholarship Application period for Semester I of the Academic Year 2022/2023 will be from Monday, October 10, 2022 to Monday, October 31, 2022.
For any scholarship inquires, you may contact the committee via email at scholarships@usc.edu.tt.
How to Apply
Application Deadline: Monday, October 10, 2022
Named Scholarships - Semester 1, 2022/2023
The Aron J. Horrell Scholarship
The Aron J. Horrell Scholarships are awarded competitively among eligible Biology Majors of the University of the Southern Caribbean on the basis of the applicant’s academic achievements. This scholarship will be awarded once per academic year and will be in the amount of TTD$2,000.00 per scholarship.
Eligibility for Scholarship:
The Aron J. Horrell Scholarship is only offered once per academic year, and is available to Biology Majors who are academically qualified and are enrolled as a student at USC.
Applicant Criteria:
- Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
- Enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits in the semester the scholarship is being awarded.
- Must have good character and maintain good citizenship.
- Demonstrates leadership ability.
- Must be enrolled in the USC work/study program.
The Sylvia Modeste Nursing Leading Scholarship
The Sylvia Modeste Nursing Leading Scholarship is to recognize scholarly achievements and to encourage students’ pursuit of leadership roles in the nursing profession. This scholarship awards USD$1,000.00.
Scholarship criteria is as follows:
- A minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
- Applicants must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits in the semester the scholarship is being awarded.
- Be conscientious, dependable, diligent and determined.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Be goal oriented.
- Be enrolled in the BSN Nursing program.
- Demonstrate acquired leadership skills
The USC Alumni & Friends Huntsville, Alabama Scholarship
The USC Alumni & Friends: Huntsville, Alabama Scholarships is awarded competitively among graduating students of the University of the Southern Caribbean based on the applicant’s academic achievements, financial need, and high determination for achievement of goals. This scholarship awards USD$1,000.00.
Scholarship criteria is as follows:
- The student must be a graduating senior needing assistance to clear financially.
- Must have a good citizenship record including having helped himself/herself through student labor.
- Must have maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA.
- Must not be related to an employee of the Church/University.
Drs. Singh Student-Teacher Scholarship
The Teacher Excellence Scholarship will be offered once per academic year, and is available to students from the School of Education and Humanities, in the Department of Teacher Education, who are academically qualified, show financial need and a high determination for achievement of goals, and are enrolled as a student at USC. This scholarship awards USD$1,000.00.
Scholarship criteria is as follows:
- Have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and must have earned a minimum of 32 credits.
- Be registered in the semester the scholarship will be awarded, for a minimum of 12 credits.
- Conscientious, dependable, diligent and determined.
- Have a financial need.
- Goal Oriented.
- Must be a student in the Department of Teacher Education.
Application Requirements:
Students applying for this scholarship must complete the Teacher Excellence Scholarship Application form made available through the Financial Affairs Office, USC and social media platforms. Applicants must submit:
- Two letters of reference.
- A page long personal letter explaining their financial need for a scholarship.
- Submit an official copy of their GPA.
The Timothy S. Greaves, M.D. Scholarship
The Timothy S. Greaves M.D. Scholarships will be awarded competitively among Guyanese or Barbadian students of the University of the Southern Caribbean based on the applicant’s academic achievements, show financial need, portray strong Christian values and high determination for achievement of goals. This scholarship awards USD$1,000.00.
Scholarship criteria is as follows:
- A minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
- Applicants must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits in the semester the scholarship is being awarded.
- Be a dedicated Christian, conscientious, dependable, diligent and determined.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Be Goal Oriented.
- Be or Guyanese or Barbadian nationality or by default an eligible national of any other country within the Caribbean.
- Must be enrolled in the USC’s work/study program.
The Samuel & Hyacinth Thorpe Music Scholarship
The Samuel & Hyacinth Thorpe Music Scholarship will be awarded competitively among students enrolled in the Music Degree Program of the University of the Southern Caribbean, based on the applicant’s academic achievements, show financial need, strong Christian values and high determination for the achievement of goals. This scholarship awards an amount of USD$1,000.00.
Scholarship criteria is as follows:
- Must be pursuing a Degree in Music.
- Must be currently enrolled at USC.
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
- Must have a financial need.
The North American Alumni - Southern California Chapter Occupational Therapy Scholarship
The North American Alumni - Southern California Chapter Occupational Therapy Scholarship- The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) scholarship fund is established to provide scholarships for the occupational therapy students at the University of the Southern Caribbean. This semester students have the opportunity to benefit from a fund of $5,000USD. Scholarships would be awarded based on merit and need.
Scholarship criteria is as follows:
- Completed a minimum of 2 semesters in the USC Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program.
- Good academic standing (above G.P.A 3.0).
- Active TTOTA member.
- Demonstrated leadership within the program.
- Documented community service.