The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, has this afternoon released the following statement to provide the public with an update on the Ministry of Education Awards and Scholarships.
Minister Rabain stated, “As the Bermuda Scholarship website is not operated by the Bermuda Government we are unable to provide any information on the technical difficulties currently being experienced. We have contacted the private entity that runs the Bermuda Scholarships website and they are trying to address the technical difficulties as quickly as possible. In light of these technical difficulties, the deadline for filing applications for the Ministry’s awards and scholarships has been extended to 4:45 pm on Friday, April 30th, 2021.”
“Students are advised that the website may become operational however, if unable to submit via bermudascholarships.com website, please follow the below guidelines.”
1) Visit the Scholarship and Award listings on the Ministry of Education website (www.moed.bm)
2) Select the Scholarship and/or Award information sheet which outlines required documentation to support the application
3) Send Profile Sheet together with all other required documents to scholarships@moed.bm by no later than 4:45pm on Friday, April 30th, 2021.
In closing Minister Rabain shared, “Each of us has a role to play in stopping the spread of the coronavirus. Follow Public Health guidelines, wear a mask, practice good hand hygiene, maintain physical distance and download the WeHealth Bermuda app. Do the research, talk with your doctor, and make an informed decision about getting the COVID-19 vaccine.”