NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (May 12, 2021) — The following is an announcement from the Ministry of Health regarding a call for MUA/NIA scholarship applications from May 17 to June 25, 2021.

About the MUA/NIA Scholarship

The Medical University of the Americas (MUA) and The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) will offer two (2) scholarships for academic year 2021-2022 to well deserving high school graduates with a sound academic record. Scholarships will be awarded towards the pursuit of undergraduate studies which lead to a degree at an accredited university or higher learning institution.

The scholarships can be awarded for up to four (4) years of study at:

• University of the West Indies
• Any four (4) year United States based institution
• The Medical University of the Americas (MUA)

Priority Areas

• Environmental Health
• Optometry
• Dental Hygiene
• Occupational/Speech Therapy
• Nursing
• Health Educator
• Biomedical Engineering
• Health Information Management
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Radiography
• Supply Chain Management (Health)
• Social Work

Eligibility Requirements Candidates

• 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
• Persons who are already attending University will not be considered for this Scholarship

Requirements Regarding Institutions

• George’s University, Grenada is not a qualifying institution
• Offshore Universities are not qualifying institutions
• Scholarships cannot be awarded for the pursuit of studies at Community Colleges
• Preference will be given to Universities in the Caribbean region

Application Documents

• 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
• Eight hundred-one thousand (800-1000) word essay stating your future goals and why you are deserving of this scholarship.

Important Dates

• MUA /NIA Scholarships will be awarded to begin studies in August 2021 – February 2022
• Applications will be accepted beginning May 17, 2021 and conclude on June 25, 2021.
• Applications MUST be typewritten and submitted in hard copy to the address below:

Chairperson

MUA/NIA Scholarship Committee

℅ The Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Health

Administration Building

Charlestown

Nevis

Important Information

• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Finalists will be contacted for an interview after the close of the application period.
• Questions about the eligibility and other matters regarding the application process can be forwarded to min.health@niagov.com or to Shelisa Martin-Clarke at 469–5521-Ext 6490.
• Scholarship recipients MUST maintain a 3.0 GPA to remain eligible for this scholarship over the course of study.
• Applicants MUST agree to return to the Federation within twelve (12) months of completing his/her chosen programme of study.
• Scholarship recipients are required to sign a Bond with the Nevis Island Administration which requires a service commitment to be rendered to the Federation of St. Kitts/Nevis for a period of up to five (5) years.