Scholarship
The National Merit Scholarship Programme
A prestigious award provided by the Bahamian government to support high-achieving students in their pursuit of tertiary education. It is designed to recognize academic excellence among Bahamian citizens.
About this scholarship
The National Merit Scholarship Programme is offered by Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training at bachelor level. The award is valued at Varies, provided as other support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as other funding. Applicants selected receive Varies. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor level. Nationality requirements apply: Bahamian.
Eligibility
Must be a Bahamian citizen with a high academic record; specific requirements are detailed in the official Ministry of Education documentation.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-03-31. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor
Nationality requirements
Bahamian
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training
- Award
- Varies
- Funding type
- other
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Nationality
- Bahamian
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-03-31
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-26