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Government of Guyana (GoG) Scholarships

Government of Guyana Scholarships below

China Youth of Excellence Scholarships – Open

Key Requirements:

  1. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field of study with a strong academic background.

  2. Applicants must be 45 years or under and a holder of a valid Guyana Passport.

Closing date for submission of applications is April 7, 2024.

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India 2024 Scholarships – Open

Key Requirements:

  1. Applicants must be 35 years or under at the time of application.
  2. Applicants must be holders of a valid Guyana passport.
  3. Applicants must have obtained a relevant Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Closing date for submission of applications is  March 24, 2024.

China 2024 Scholarships  – Closed

Key Requirements:

  1. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field of study with a strong academic background
  2. Applicants must be a holder of a valid Guyana Passport.

Closing date for submission of applications is  March 10, 2024.

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Mexico Scholarship 2024 – Closed

The Government of Guyana in collaboration with the Government of Mexico is offering a limited number of scholarships in Mexico at the Master’s Degree and Doctoral level for the 2024/2025 academic year.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for consideration in the following fields of study: 

  • Quantitative Geophysics – MSc. & PhD.
  • Reservoir Engineering – MSc. & PhD.
  • Development of Materials and Chemical Products – MSc. & PhD.
  • Energy Efficiency and Sustainability – MSc. & PhD.
Key Requirements:
  1. Applicants must have a relevant Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 when applying for the Master’s Degree
  2. Applicants must have a relevant Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 when applying for the PhD.
  3. Applicants must be fluent in the Spanish Language (i.e. must be able to speak, read and write in Spanish)

Closing date for submission of applications is January 7, 2024.

Kindly note that the abovementioned educational qualifications are requirements outlined by the donor agency.

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Russian Federation 2024/2025 Scholarship – Closed

The Government of Guyana in collaboration the Russian Federation Government is offering a limited number of scholarships at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels in Russia for the 2024/2025 academic year.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for consideration in the following fields of study:

Undergraduate:
  • Electrical Power Engineering (BEng.)
  • Power Machine Engineering (BEng.)
  • Material Science & Technology of Material (BSc.)
  • Biochemistry (BSc.)
  • General Medicine (MD.)
Key Requirements:
  1. Applicants must be 25 years or under at the time of application and a holder of a valid Guyanese Passport
  2. A minimum of five (5) subjects at the Caribbean Secondary Examination Council (CSEC) level inclusive of English Language and Mathematics with Grades I or II.
For General Medicine –
  1. Applicants must have a minimum of two (2) subjects at the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) level (Years 1 & 2) inclusive of Chemistry, Physics or Biology with Grades I or II, an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field with a GPA of 3.0.
Postgraduate:
  • Civil Engineering (MEng.)
  • Medical Biochemistry (MSc.)
 
Key Requirements:
  1. Applicants must be 35 years or under at the time of application and a holder of a valid Guyanese Passport.
  2. Applicants must have a relevant Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0.

Closing date for submission of applications is December 10, 2023.

Kindly note that the abovementioned educational qualifications are requirements outlined by the donor agency.

Cuba Post Grad Scholarships 2023 – Closed

The Government of Guyana in collaboration the Government of Cuba is offering a limited number of scholarships in Cuba at the Postgraduate level for the 2023/2024 academic year.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for consideration in the following fields of study: –

Ø  Pathology (MSc.)

Ø  Cardiology (MSc.)

Ø  Pulmonary Medicine (MSc.)

Ø  Neurosurgery (MSc.)

Ø  Otalaryngology (MSc.)

Key Requirements:

  • Applicants must be 35 years or under at the time of application and a holder of a valid Guyana Passport.

  • Be a graduate from the Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM) in Cuba and must be fluent in Spanish with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0.

Closing date for submission of applications is October 15, 2023

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Chile Scholarships 2023 – Closed

The Government of Guyana in collaboration with the Republic of Chile is offering a limited number of scholarships in Chile at the Master’s Degree level for the 2024/2025 academic year.

Kindly See Fields of Study and the respective Universities in the image on the left.

Key Requirements:

  • Applicants must be 35 years or under at the time of application and a holder of a valid Guyanese Passport.
  • Applicants must have a relevant Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0.
  • Applicants must be fluent in the Spanish Language (i.e. must be able to speak, read and write in Spanish)
  • Applicants must have an Unconditional Acceptance Letter for the chosen academic programme of study from the relevant Chilean Higher Education Institution.
  • Applicants must have Physical and Psychological Health Certificates

Closing date for submission of applications is October 22, 2023

Cuba Scholarships 2023 – Closed

The Government of Guyana in collaboration the Government of Cuba is offering a limited number of scholarships in Cuba at the Undergraduate level for the 2023/2024 academic year.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for consideration in the following fields of study:

  • Human Medicine (MD.) – See requirements below

1. Applicants must be 25 years or younger and a holder of a valid Guyana Passport A minimum of five (5) subjects at the Caribbean Secondary Examination Council (CSEC) level inclusive of English Language, Mathematics, and any two (2) Science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Human & Social Biology) with Grades I or II.

AND

2. A minimum of two (2) subjects at the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) level (Year one & two) inclusive of Chemistry, Physics and Biology with Grades I or II.

OR

3. Be a holder of an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degee in a relevant field with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.8.

  • Clinical Neurophysiology (BSc.) – See requirements below

1. Applicants must be 25 years or younger and a holder of a valid Guyana Passport
A minimum of five (5) subjects at the Caribbean Secondary Examination Council (CSEC) level inclusive of English Language, Mathematics, and any two (2) Science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Human & Social Biology) with Grades I or II.

AND

2. A minimum of two (2) subjects at the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) level (Year one & two) inclusive of Chemistry, Physics and Biology with Grades I or II.

OR

3. Be a holder of an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degee in a relevant field with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.8

  • Nursing (BSc.) – See requirements below

1. Applicants must be 25 years or and a holder of a valid Guyana Passport

2. A minimum of five (5) subjects at the Caribbean Secondary Examination Council (CSEC) level inclusive of English Language, Mathematics, and any two (2) Science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Human & Social Biology) with Grades I or II.

AND

2. Be a holder of a valid Registered Nursing License

Closing date for submission of applications is September 28, 2023

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CSC Scholarships 2023 – Closed

The Government of Guyana in collaboration with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission is offering a limited number of Scholarships in the United Kingdom at the Master’s degree level for the 2024/2025 Academic Year.

Applicants are invited from suitably qualified persons for consideration in the following fields of study: 

·        Agricultural Technology and Innovation – MSc.

·        Transportation Planning and Engineering – MSc.

·        Engineering Project Management – MSc.

·        Gender, Policy and Equalities – MSc.

·        Sustainable Water Management – MSc.

·        Offshore Renewable Energy Engineering – MSc.

·        Petroleum, Energy Economics and Finance – MSc.

Key Eligibility requirement for Applicants: 

 

ü  Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field of study with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0

Closing date for submission of application is September 24, 2023.

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University of Guyana Master’s Scholarships 2023 – Closed

The Government of Guyana is offering a limited number of Scholarships at the Master’s Degree level at the University of Guyana for the 2023/2024 academic year. Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for consideration in the following field:

  • Clinical Psychology (MSc.)
  • Procurement Management (MSc.)
  • Strategic Development Studies (MSc.)
  • Supply Chain Management (MSc.)

 Key Eligibility Requirements for Applicants:

  • Applicants MUST obtain admission to the University of Guyana for the required program. 
  • Applicants must be have obtained their Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.8
  • Applicants must be 35 years or under and be in good health to complete the program successfully.
  • Applicant must have a valid Guyana Passport

Deadline Extended to: August 31, 2023.

University of Guyana Bachelor’s Scholarships 2023 – Closed

The Government of Guyana is offering a limited number of Scholarships at the Bachelor’s Degree level at the University of Guyana for the 2023/2024 academic year.

 Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for consideration in the following fields:

  • Computer Science (BSc.) 
  • Information Technology (BSc.)
  • Statistics (BSc.)
  • Economics(BSc.)
  • Public Management (BSc.) 
  • Social Work (BSc.)
  • Psychology (BSc.)
  • Petroleum Engineering (BSc.)
  • Architecture (BSc.)
  • Civil with Environmental Engineering (BEng.)
  • Electrical Engineering (BEng.) 
  • Geography (BSc.)
  • Accountancy (BSc.)
  • Dental Surgery (DDS)
  • Medicine (MBBS)
  • Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) (BSc.)
  • Environmental Health (Environmental Engineering) (BSc.)
  • Environmental Health (Food Safety)
  • Environmental Health (Vector Control) BSc.
  • Medical Imaging (BSc.)
  • Medical Laboratory Science (BSc.)
  • Mental Health Nursing (BSc.)
  • Nursing (BSc.)
  • Optometry (BSc.)
  • Pharmacy (BSc.)

 Key Eligibility Requirements for Applicants:

ü  Applicants must obtain admission to the University of Guyana for the required program.

ü  Current students must have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.8 or above.

ü  Applicants must be 35 years or under and be in good health to complete the program successfully.

ü  Applicant must have a valid Guyana Passport

Deadline Extended to: August 31, 2023.

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Technical Institutes 2023 Scholarships – Closed

The Government of Guyana is offering a limited number of Scholarships at the following Technical Institutes for the 2023/2024 academic year.

        Essequibo Technical Institute

        Linden Technical Institute

        Government Technical Institute

        Mahaicony Technical Institute

        New Amsterdam Technical Institute

        Upper Corentyne Technical Institute

Key Eligibility requirements for Applicants:

ü  Applicants must gain admission to the respective institute

ü  Current students must have passes in all completed courses 

Closing date for submission of application is August 13, 2023.

Guyana School of Agriculture 2023 Scholarships – Closed

The Government of Guyana is offering a limited number of scholarships at the Diploma level at the Guyana School of Agriculture for the 2023/2024 academic year. 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for consideration in the following fields:

  • Diploma in Agriculture
  • Diploma in Animal Health and Veterinary Public Health

Key Eligibility Requirements for Applicants

  • Applicants must gain admission to the Guyana School of Agriculture
  • Current students must have passes in all completed courses
  • Applicant must have a valid Guyana Passport

 

Closing date for the submission of application is August 20, 2023. 

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Carnegie School of Home Economics 2023 Scholarships – Closed

The Government of Guyana is offering a limited number of Scholarships for persons to pursue studies at the Carnegie School of Home Economics for the 2023/2024 Academic Year

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for consideration in the following priority areas:

        Diploma in Catering and Hospitality

        Certificate in Commercial Food Preparation

 Key Eligibility requirement for Applicants:

 ü  Applicants must gain admission to the Carnegie School of Home Economics

Closing date for submission of application is July 31, 2023.

 

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Government of Mexico 2023 Scholarships – Closed

The Government of Guyana in collaboration with the Government of Mexico is offering a limited number of scholarships at the Master’s Degree level for the 2023/2024 academic year in Mexico.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for consideration in the following fields of study:-

  • Seed Production – MSc.
  • Statistics – MSc.
  • Electrical Engineering – MEng.
  • Mechanical Engineering – MEng.
  • Civil Engineering – MEng. 
  • Construction Engineering – MEng.
  • Structural Engineering – MEng.
  • Chemical Engineering – MEng.
  • Tropical Livestock Production – MSc.
  • Tropical Horticulture – MSc.
  • Biotechnology – MSc.

Key Eligibility Requirements for Applicants:

  • Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field of study with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.4 (As specified by Donor Agency).
  • Applicants must have obtained their Bachelor’s Degree within the last five (5) years.
  • Applicants must be a holder of a valid Guyana Passport.

Closing date for submission of applications is July 9, 2023.

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Government of Malaysia 2023 Scholarships – Closed

The Government of Guyana in collaboration with the Government of Malaysia is offering a limited number of scholarships at the Master’s Degree level for the 2023/2024 academic year in Malaysia.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for consideration in the following fields of study:-

  • Architecture – MEng.
  • Built Environment – MSc.
  • Civil Engineering – MEng. 
  • Structural Engineering – MEng.
  • Biochemical Engineering – MEng.
  • Chemical Engineering – MEng.
  • Biomedical Engineering – MEng.
  • Biotechnology – MSc.
  • Biochemistry – MSc.
  • Crop Protection – MSc.

Key Eligibility Requirements for Applicants:

  • Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field of study with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 (As specified by Donor Agency).
  • Applicants must have obtained their Bachelor’s Degree within the last five (5) years.
  • Applicants must be a holder of a valid Guyana Passport.

Closing date for submission of applications is June 26, 2023.

Government of Argentina 2023 Scholarships – Closed

The Government of Guyana in collaboration with the Government of Argentina is offering a limited number of scholarships at the Master’s Degree level for the 2023/2024 academic year in Argentina.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for consideration in the following fields of study:

  • Human Rights and Democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean – MSc.

Key Eligibility Requirements for Applicants:

  • Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field of study with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0.
  • Applicants must have obtained their Bachelor’s Degree within the last five (5) years.
  • Applicants must be a holder of a valid Guyana Passport.
  • Applicant must be fluent in Spanish and have work experience in the Human Rights sector after earning a Bachelor’s Degree.

Closing date for submission of applications is June 26, 2023.

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New Zealand 2023 Scholarships – Closed

The Government of Guyana in collaboration with the Government of New Zealand is offering a limited number of scholarships in New Zealand at the Master’s Degree level for the 2023/2024 academic year.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for consideration in the following fields of study:-

  • Biomedical Science
  • Bioscience
  • Agricultural Science
  • Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering
  • Civil Engineering

 Key Eligibility Requirements for Applicants: 

  • Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field of study with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0. 
  • Applicants must have obtained their Bachelor’s Degree within the last five (5) years. 
  • Applicants must be between the age of 18-35 years and a holder of a valid Guyana Passport.
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