The Ministry of Education is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2026 Scholarships and Awards Programme. This comprehensive suite of scholarships reflects the Ministry’s continued commitment to expanding access to post-secondary education, promoting equity, and supporting Bermuda’s national workforce priorities.
Through these awards, the Ministry aims to ensure that Bermudian students—regardless of background, pathway, or stage of life—have the financial support necessary to pursue higher education locally and overseas.
The 2026 Ministry of Education Scholarships and Awards are:
1. The Minister’s Achievement Scholarship – For high-achieving graduating students from a Bermuda Public Senior School to attend overseas post-secondary education.
2. The Minister’s Exceptional Student Award – For graduating students or school leavers with disabilities pursuing local or overseas post-secondary study. Persons with disabilities up to the age of 25 who may be working, volunteering, or already attending college or university are also eligible to apply.
3. The Minister’s Technical and Vocational Award – For public school graduates pursuing local or overseas post-secondary study in technical or vocational fields.
4. The Minister’s Applied Science Scholarship – For graduating public senior school students who attended the Applied Technology Dual Enrolment Diploma Programme with Bermuda College and who plan to continue the programme to obtain an Associate’s Degree or certificate.
5. The Further Education Award – For students who have completed at least one year at an accredited college or university and are continuing their post-secondary studies. Awards will also be granted to students pursuing or currently attending post-graduate study.
6. The Non-Traditional Student Award – For persons aged 25 and over pursuing post-secondary education.
7. The Teacher Education Scholarship – For current college or university students studying selected subjects and/or teaching areas needed within the Bermuda Public School System. Applicants must graduate from a recognized college/university, complete their Teaching Practicum, and obtain a BEC Licence within three years of receiving the award.
8. Teacher Sabbatical Award – For current experienced teachers in the Bermuda Public School System interested in pursuing approved study to gain new skills or qualifications.
9. The Bermuda Government Scholarship – For well-rounded graduating senior school, college, or university students up to the age of 25 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.
10. Caribbean Schools Award - Provides funding for up to three years for either undergraduate or post-graduate students attending schools in the Caribbean region.
11. The College Promise Programme - Provides public high school graduates with a GPA of 2.5 or higher the opportunity to attend The Bermuda College tuition-free.
12. The Bermuda College Book Award – Provides funding for books for Bermuda College students demonstrating financial need.
The Honourable Minister of Education stated:
"The 2026 Scholarships and Awards Programme reflects our unwavering belief that education transforms lives. These awards are an investment in our people and in Bermuda’s future. We encourage all eligible students to take advantage of these opportunities and pursue their academic and professional goals with confidence."
The Ministry encourages recent graduates, current college and university students, postgraduate students, and mature learners to review eligibility criteria and begin the application process as soon as possible to ensure they have plenty of time to collect all required documents and submit a thorough and complete application before the deadline.
For questions regarding the Ministry of Education Scholarships and Awards, please email scholarships@moed.bm. To apply visit www.bermudascholarships.com