Scholarship
The Public School Scholars Programme (PSSP)
A targeted scholarship program for graduates of public schools in The Bahamas. It provides financial support for students to attend partner universities locally or abroad.
About this scholarship
The Public School Scholars Programme (PSSP) is offered by Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training at bachelor level. The award is valued at $7,500 – $15,000 per year, provided as partial tuition 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 partial tuition funding. Applicants selected receive $7,500 – $15,000 per year. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor level. Nationality requirements apply: Bahamian.
Eligibility
Must be a graduate of a public school in The Bahamas and meet the admission requirements of a partner university.
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 and Need-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
- $7,500 – $15,000 per year
- Funding type
- partial tuition
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-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: 2026-09-20