< Previous38 | Friday, 17 February DART Dart off ers two scholarships: one is for Caymanian high school students entering Grade 9/Year 10 that includes all school, book, and uniform fees at the local school of choice for four years of study; the other is the William A. Dart Memorial University Scholarship, which is awarded to a Caymanian student entering a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited overseas institution, with an annual renewal subject to academic performance. Both scholarships off er paid summer work experience at Dart as well as mentorship opportunities with Dart employees. e: dartscholar@dart.ky w: dartscholar.ky DELOITTE Deloitte awards scholarships to Caymanian students every year, typically those interested in accounting and fi nance, though other disciplines relevant to Deloitte’s service off erings are considered. Scholarship students gain professional, real-world experience through paid summer internships and are off ered full- time positions upon completion of their degree and provided support for professional qualifi cations. Applicants must have a minimum of 3.2 GPA, at least 5 IGCSE/GCSE/CXE passes with grade B or 2, a SAT score of at least 1,200, and demonstrated leadership skills and participation in community activities. w: www2.deloitte.com/ky/en/pages/careers/articles/ cayman-scholarship-programme.html EY The annual EY Scholarship is valued at up to US$30,000 per annum and is renewable for up to a maximum of fi ve years until the recipient has completed the minimum educational requirements to qualify for a professional licence. Successful applicants must be looking for career experience in a dynamic environment and enrolled full-time at an approved college or university; working toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, fi nance, computer science, actuarial science, mathematics, data analytics or other appropriate major with a strong academic record. Applications are accepted on an annual basis from 15 January to 15 April. All scholarship recipients, should they qualify, agree to pursue full-time employment with EY for a minimum period of three years after they have completed the educational requirements in their course of study. w: ey.com/en_us/bbc/the-ey-scholarship INSPIRE CAYMAN Inspire Cayman Training has established a non-profi t Build Your Future Cayman Scholarship Fund to assist Caymanians aspiring to careers in construction, automotive, PADI and other technical jobs, gain access to professional development training. BYFC applicants are high school students, high school graduates, unemployed, underemployed, incarcerated and recently released persons from the prison service. Since April 2020, the BYFC charity has awarded $220,000 in scholarships to 125 Caymanians and assisted more than 70 persons with the employment, internships, and apprenticeships. t: 939-1301 w: buildyourfuturecayman.com ISLAND HERITAGE The Island Heritage Educational Grant of US$10,000 is awarded annually to provide fi nancial support to a Caymanian student, 16 to 25 years old, with a minimum 3.0 GPA, who is proceeding with full-time studies at an accredited college or university. A broad range of degree programmes/majors will be considered. As well as academic excellence, the criteria for selection includes demonstrated leadership experience and community engagement and service. The recipient is selected by a committee of Island Heritage staff members. w: islandheritageinsurance.com/educationalgrant Inspire Cayman assists Caymanians aspiring to a range of careers goals. 39Friday, 17 February | KIMPTON SEAFIRE RESORT + SPA Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa seeks to recruit passionate Caymanians between the ages of 16 and 20 who are interested in pursuing a career in hospitality through their Seafire scholarship. This offers an award for full-time study at an accredited associate or technical programme of up to US$25,000 per year. Candidates must possess excellent character, work ethic, have a genuine interest in the hospitality industry, and have been accepted as a full-time student into an accredited associate or technical programme in a field related to the hospitality industry. Applicants must have successfully received their high school diploma and have maintained a minimum B average or GPA 3.5 over four years and be available to interview in person. Video interviews will only be accepted for candidates currently overseas. Applications close 15 April. Visit seafireresortandspa.com/hotel-scholarship- program to access the application form, and email the completed form to the Director of People and Culture at valerie.hoppe@seafireresortandspa.com. e: valerie.hoppe@seafireresortandspa.com w: seafireresortandspa.com/hotel-scholarship- program KPMG KPMG in the Cayman Islands offers scholarships to qualified Caymanian students who have attained strong academic achievement and wish to complete an undergraduate degree, locally or overseas. Students should possess an interest in pursuing a career in accounting, finance, tax, accounting information systems or sustainable finance in the Cayman Islands. KPMG provides financial assistance to attend university locally, and up to US$30,000 per academic year in addition to an airfare stipend, for a maximum of five years for overseas studies. Priority deadline for submission was January 27, however all applications must be submitted online through the company’s Graduates and Students webpage at kpmg.ky by 30 March, 2023. t: 815-2671 e: localrecruitment@kpmg.ky w: home.kpmg/ky/en/home/careers/graduates-and- students/the-kpmg-ignite-your-future-program/ scholarships.html MAPLES The Maples Group has awarded more than 100 scholarships totalling nearly US$6 million in academic assistance, since 1994. The group’s scholarships are intended to provide assistance for appropriately qualified Caymanians who may have limited financial resources to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate degree courses at recognised colleges or universities. Scholarship funds are allocated for tuition, books and accommodation for the duration of the degree course. Legal scholarships are awarded up to US$40,000 per academic year; and non-legal up to US$15,000 per academic year. Legal scholarship application closes on 1 March, annually, and non-legal on 30 April, annually. e: scholarships@maples.com w: maples.com/careers/students-and-graduates/ scholarships MOURANT The Chantal Whittaker Memorial Scholarship was established to honour the memory of a beloved colleague whose personal commitment to mentoring, fostering community spirit and helping young people to develop and grow, left a legacy, which the firm strives to continue. Mourant’s scholarship programme provides financial assistance towards the cost of study for Caymanian students who intend to qualify, or who are appropriately qualified and have been accepted into an accredited institution to pursue a career in law. It also offers four weeks’ paid work experience, a personal mentor and the opportunity of a training contract when you finish your studies. Application deadline is 10 March. t: 949-4123 e: students@mourant.com w: mourant.com/career/cayman-islands-chantal- whittaker-memorial-scholarship.aspx OGIER Ogier offers internships and/or scholarships to Caymanian students interested in pursuing a career in law. This year they are accepting scholarship applications for students interested in pursuing the LLB or LPC/SQE/PPC. Applicants are only eligible for consideration for scholarships if they have first secured a four-week internship, where their performance will be assessed. The scholarship award is for the duration of an individual’s legal studies and consists of financial support in instalments prior to the start of each term/semester; guaranteed work placements at Ogier; invitations to social events at Ogier; use of Ogier’s library and information services; and careers advice from partners and other lawyers. Applications for the scholarship programme are invited from students due to sit their A-Levels in the summer preceding entry into the programme, 40 | Friday, 17 February together with students already at university or undertaking the LPC/SQE/PPC. Deadline for applications is 31 March 2023. w: careers.ogier.com/en/jobs/82386 PWC PwC’s Career Development Programme off ers scholarships for young Caymanians currently pursuing or graduating with a degree in accounting (or similar major) interested in earning a professional designation and excelling in a career in audit, tax or advisory. Applicants must have a minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE/ CXC qualifi cations (including maths & English) with a minimum grade of B or 2, or a high school diploma with minimum 3.25 GPA. PwC’s CDP scholarship includes funding, paid work experience opportunities, local and overseas scholarships, associate roles upon graduation, monetary and non-monetary exam support, coaching and networking. t: 949-7000 e: ky_careers@pwc.com w: pwc.com/ky/en/careers/students-scholarships/ explore-opportunities/scholarship.html RAWLINSON HUNTER Rawlinson Hunter is committed to providing young Caymanians with the tools necessary to succeed in the fi nancial industry. The fi rm’s scholarship programme off ers scholarships valued up to US$30,000 per annum (local or overseas) to candidates looking for a challenging career in fi nancial services. The deadline for applications is 28 April. t: 814-8795 e: kayla.shibli@rawlinson-hunter.com.ky w: rawlinson-hunter.com STEPPINGSTONES SteppingStones’s $5,000 education grant can be used towards a bachelor’s degree within HR, fi nance, IT or business and is awarded to a Caymanian student who has shown academic achievement, community leadership and is aligned with the company’s core values. To be eligible, applicant must be a Caymanian aged 18-25, with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate fi nancial need and strong academic ability. They must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree within HR, fi nance, IT or business and have received a letter of acceptance from an accredited university and/or college, locally or overseas. e: pam@steppingstonesrecruitment.com w: steppingstonesrecruitment.com/about-us/ education-grant THE INSURANCE MANAGERS ASSOCIATION OF CAYMAN Since inception, IMACs scholarship fund has raised more than $5 million and supported 64 Caymanians pursuing further education. Successful applicants will be able to access funding to cover their tuition and living expenses, for a fi rst degree, for a maximum of four years. w: caymanintinsurance.ky or google IMAC scholarship UCCI The University College of the Cayman Islands off ers various scholarships designed to recruit and support students who are driven to improve the Cayman Islands in a variety of areas including liberal arts, social sciences and/or the sciences. Each scholar will receive fi nancial aid to cover tuition, fees, books and supplies to pursue an associate degree or a four-year bachelor’s degree. w: ucci.edu.ky WALKERS Walkers legal scholarships are awarded to eligible Caymanian students who have, amongst other things, demonstrated a high level of academic achievement and have an expressed interest in pursuing a career in law. Successful applicants are granted scholarships for law degrees, post-graduate conversion courses and post-graduate qualifying examinations, including the Professional Practice Course, the Legal Practice Course and the Bar Practice (Training) Course. e: trainees@walkersglobal.com w: walkersglobal.com/index.php/cayman-students- graduates Current Walkers articled clerks who are all previous Walkers scholarship recipients. Standing L-R: Ashani Francis-Collins, Daniel Lee, and Zachary Jones. Sitting L-R: Lauren Vernon and Florence Allan.For further information contact the Scholarship Secretariat @educationcayman scholarships@gov.ky www.moescholarships.gov.ky Call (345) 244-2482@educationcayman scholarships@gov.v.vky www.moescholarships.gov.ky Call (345) 244-2482 1 When can I submit my application for a local scholarship? The Local Scholarship application period is from March 1 – April 30 annually. 2 How do I apply for a local Government Educational scholarship? You can apply for a local scholarship by going to the Scholarship webpage at moescholarships.gov.ky. The entire application process is online and you will be required to complete an online application together with uploading other supporting documentation. You should use the guidance notes available on the website or contact the Scholarship Secretariat for guidance by email: scholarships@gov.ky. 3 What are the academic criteria required to qualify for a Local Scholarship? The academic criteria for the various local scholarships are provided on the Scholarship webpage at moescholarships.gov.ky. The academic criteria are also included in the specifi c application forms. 4 Am I able to apply for a scholarship to pursue online studies? Yes, the Government Educational Scholarships are available to pursue online studies at the undergraduate level at ICCI and the UWI Open Campus. Cayman Islands Government’s Education Council Local Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions 8 Are there special considerations for student athletes who represent the Cayman Islands? Yes, students who continue their athletic training while on scholarship can qualify for adjusted academic requirements as long as they provide ongoing proof of their athlete status. For further details email: scholarships@gov.ky. 9 Is career and tertiary education guidance available to me if I am unsure of the post-secondary opportunities available to me? Yes, the Scholarship Secretariat does offer career and tertiary education guidance to anyone needing assistance. Continued support is offered to scholarship awardees during their post- secondary and tertiary experience. To set up an appointment, send an email with particulars to scholarships@gov.ky. 10 Are local scholarship opportunities available to mature candidates? Yes, local scholarship opportunities are available to mature persons who are encouraged to contact the Scholarship Secretariat by email: scholarships@gov.ky. 11 What can I do as an applicant to help the process run as smoothly and quickly as possible? You can ensure that you complete the application as directed, and that you provide all required documents including updated information in a timely fashion during all aspects of the scholarship from applying for to maintaining your scholarship. 5 Does my acceptance at a local institution guarantee the award of a scholarship? No, acceptance into a local university does not guarantee the award of a scholarship. It forms part of the requirements but other criteria must also be met including but not limited to academics. If you are in doubt please contact the Scholarship Secretariat at email: scholarships@gov.ky. 6 What do I have to do to maintain my local scholarship? Local undergraduate scholarship recipients are required to achieve a semester GPA of 2.75 (US) / 2:2 (UK) or higher during their fi rst year of studies and a semester GPA of 3.0 (US) / 2:1 (UK) or higher during subsequent years of study. Post-graduate scholarship recipients are to achieve a semester GPA of 3.0 (US) / 2:1 (UK) throughout their studies. A’ Level students are required to achieve grades C, C, C in 3 out of 4 AS subjects taken in the 1st year to continue funding into their 2nd year of studies. 7 Are scholarship opportunities available to persons who have Special Education Needs and wish to pursue tertiary education? 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