2019 Economic Cost Awards
The Department of Education, Innovation & Gender Relations invites applications for Economic Cost Awards for new and continuing students at the University of the West Indies (UWI) campuses for the Academic Year 2019/2020.
To be eligible for an award the applicant must meet the following criteria:
1)Be a citizen of Saint Lucia
2)Has either gained acceptance to, or is enrolled as a full time student at any of the University of the West Indies (UWI) campuses (Except Open Campus); and
3)The area of study must be listed on the “Government of Saint Lucia List of Approved Areas for National Training” which can be accessed via http://www.govt.lc/…/government-of-saint-lucia-approved-pri…
Please note that:
-If an applicant is already enrolled at UWI an official transcript or record of grades is required
-Self-Financed programmes will not be considered for Economic Cost Awards
-Economic Cost is awarded for a maximum period of 3 years
Application Process:
Applications must be submitted online via:http://scholarships.education.gov.lc/
a)SCAN all required documents (Ensure that all documents are legible).
b)Complete the Online Application, and upload the required documents to your online application.
c)After submitting the online application, you will receive a confirmation email.
If you do not receive the confirmation email after submitting your online application, please send an email to: hrd@education.gov.lc or hrdeducation.slu@gmail.com or call 468-5229. Incomplete applications will be deemed ineligible.
Required Documents:
1)Verified copies of Academic, Professional and Technical Certificates (Verified by the Department of Education).
2)Most recent Transcripts or Record of Grades.
3)Letter of Admission to Institution (If applicable).
4)Physical examination certificate (three (3) months or less) showing good physical and mental health.
5)Copy of Birth Certificate.
6)Two Letters of Recommendation to be uploaded on the application portal by the Referee (please follow instructions on the application portal).
7)Cover Minute from Permanent Secretary/Head of Department, endorsing the request for Training (For Public Service Employees only).
8)Statement of Conduct and Work Ethics Form (for Public Service Employees only).
9)Resume.
For further information, please visit the Human Resource Development (HRD) Unit, Department of Education, Innovation and Gender Relations, 4th Floor, Francis Compton Building, Waterfront, Castries, or call telephone numbers 468-5229/5434.
The deadline for the submission of completed Online Application Forms with required documents is Friday, 12th July, 2019.