NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (March 21, 2025) – The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) in collaboration with the Medical University of the Americas (MUA) encourages individuals who are interested in Health Sciences to apply for the NIA & MUA scholarship opportunity.

Two (2) scholarships will be awarded for successful candidates to pursue undergraduate studies at an accredited higher-education institution, beginning August 2025 – February 2026. The scholarships support awardees for up to four (4) years of studies whilst attending the Medical University of the Americas (MUA); the University of the West Indies; the University of Technology; or any four (4) year United States based institution. Individuals who are already attending University will NOT be considered for this Scholarship.

Persons eligible to apply:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be a citizen of St. Kitts/Nevis
• Must have at least five (5) CXC CSEC passes including Mathematics, English and one (1) Science
• Must be active in community service
• Must be in possession of a university acceptance letter

The priority areas for 2025 includes but not limited to:

• Environmental Health (Health Inspector)
• Pharmacy
• Dental Hygiene
• Medical Technology
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational/Speech Therapy
• Health Educator
• Health Services Administration
• Counselling
• Biomedical Engineering
• Health Information Management
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Radiography
• Supply Chain Management
• Social Work
• Gender/Gender and Development Studies

For applications to be considered, candidates must present the following documents by May 30, 2025:

• Completed Application Form;
• Birth or naturalization certificate;
• Police Record;
• Passport Sized Picture;
• Certified copies of CXC/CSEC/CAPE passes;
• Copy of acceptance letter from tertiary institution;
• Official costing of programme including tuition, room and board etc.;
• Letter of reference from high school teacher;
• Letter of reference from a community service organization stating your active involvement; and
• Eight hundred-one thousand (800-1000) word essay stating your future goals and why you are deserving of this scholarship.

Applications MUST be typewritten and submitted in hard copy to the address below:

Chairperson, MUA/NIA Scholarship Committee, ℅ The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health et al Administration Building, Charlestown, Nevis.

Questions about eligibility and other matters regarding the application process can be forwarded to min.health@niagovkn.com or to Ms. Shelisa Martin- Clarke at 469–5521-Ext 6490.