The Scholarships and Advanced Training Division is dedicated to providing opportunities for our scholars.

Below we've listed some of the programmes which focus on developing our scholars once they've completed their courses of study.

The Associate Professional Programme

The Associate Professional programme was developed to ensure the seamless absorption of all government scholars into appropriate jobs commensurate with their qualifications, in both the  public and private sector.

You (the scholar) will be placed as an Associate Professional with a Ministry /Department/Organisation for a maximum period of two years to perform a particular job commensurate with your qualifications.  It is expected that the Associate Professional will  transition into more permanent employment within one year of his/her assignment.

The programme provides scholars with  much needed work experience required to enhance their marketability.

 The Professional Development Programme

This is a six (6) month development programme for all national scholars which aims to build competencies in the following areas:

• Drive for results
• Learning and improving
• Strategic decision making
• Constructive/critical thinking
• Building productive relationships
• Communicating with impact
• Service excellence
• Change facilitation
• Ethics and integrity

The participants will undergo psychometric and cognitive tests, personality questionnaires, job simulations and other exercises.

National Scholars Alumni Association of Trinidad and Tobago

VISION

“To be recognized as a world class association that serves as the gateway to the creation of mutually beneficial relationships between its members and its stakeholders”.

MISSION

“Having benefitted from Government awards, we are driven by our desire to continue providing national service.  We are committed to advancing the professional and social development of past and current scholars of the Government of T&T, whilst meaningfully contributing to the development of the wider national society.”

OBJECTIVES

The National Scholars Alumni Association of Trinidad and Tobago’s objectives are:

• To provide opportunities for the professional development of members through programmes and initiatives which contribute to their continued growth and holistic development; 
• To facilitate networking among members;
• To build commitment to the development of Trinidad and Tobago among members;
• To facilitate the interchange of ideas on issues affecting national development and to undertake programmes of action in accordance with issues identified;
• To foster mutually beneficial relationships between the Scholarship and Advanced Training Division and national scholars;
• To provide mentorship for current scholarship  recipients and;
• To forge networks with Non – Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to allow for voluntary community service.