NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (June 03, 2016) — The following is an announcement from the Ministry of Health on Nevis regarding an extension of the MUA/NIA Scholarship 2016-2017 Cycle Extended Deadline Call for Scholarships – 9th May – 24th June, 2016.

The Medical University of the Americas (MUA) and the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) advises of the extension of its Call for Scholarships. The new deadline for the receipt of applications is Friday 24th June, 2016 (two weeks later than its initial deadline of 10th June).

Applicants are reminded of the priority areas for undergraduate studies which include:
Optometry
Environmental Health
Nutrition
Biomedical Engineering
Occupational Therapy
Medicine (which can only be pursued at the Medical University of the Americas)
Chemistry
Special Education
Geography
Mathematics

For further information on the application process, please contact the Ministry of Health at min.health@niagov.com or tel.469-5521 ex. 2022/2296.