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The University Open Scholarship at The University of the West Indies 2024/25

Awarded by University of the West Indies

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Bachelors

Funding Type

Full Funding · Tuition + Maintenance costs

Eligible Courses

All courses offered by the university

Eligible Nationalities

Open to UWI’s Contributing Countries

Can Be Taken At

University of the West Indies

Provider

University of the West Indies

Last Verified On

14 Nov 2025 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

The University of the West Indies is offering The University Open Scholarship to undergraduate students enrolled at the Cave Hill and St. Augustine Campuses or Mona and Open Campus. The scholarship is offered for full or partial tuition and maintenance costs. The scholarship winners will receive the campus-specific benefits for the duration of their degree programs.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants must be passport holders of one of the UWI’s Contributing Countries.
  • Applicants must have been admitted to the university.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate program.
  • Applicants must be proficient in the English language.
  • Applicants must display outstanding academic performance.
    • (CAPE Units 1&2 with Grades 1 in at least 5 subjects including Caribbean Studies and Communication Studies; OR Associate Degree with a minimum GPA of 3.6; OR Year 1 GPA of 3.6 at UWI)

Application Process:

  • Interested candidates must apply online for the scholarship.
  • The candidates must provide two letters of reference
    • One of which must come from an academic referee attesting to the applicant’s academic ability and potential, demonstrated leadership, and character.

Value of the Scholarship:

  • Selected candidates will receive campus-specific benefits for the duration of their degree programs.
    • Cave Hill and St. Augustine Campuses - Maintenance costs
    • Mona and Open Campus – Full Scholarship OR Tuition only.
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2

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3

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5

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at University of the West Indies. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of The University Open Scholarship at The University of the West Indies 2024/25 is N/A.
  • The University Open Scholarship at The University of the West Indies 2024/25 is offered to Bachelors degree.
  • The University Open Scholarship at The University of the West Indies 2024/25 is offered for All courses offered by the university.
  • The University Open Scholarship at The University of the West Indies 2024/25 is open for: Open to UWI’s Contributing Countries.
  • The University Open Scholarship at The University of the West Indies 2024/25 is offered by University of the West Indies.
  • The University Open Scholarship at The University of the West Indies 2024/25 covers Full Funding, Tuition + Maintenance costs.