The Selection Process

Scholarships and Technical Assistance Awards are advertised via the following media:

• Daily newspapers 
• Trinidad and Tobago Gazette 
• Circular Memoranda throughout the Public Service
• Trinidad and Tobago Government Diplomatic Missions abroad;  and
• The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus
• The University of Trinidad and Tobago, Omera Campus
• The University of the Southern Caribbean

The Scholarship Application Form can be downloaded  here.

Scholarships managed by this Ministry are not awarded on the basis of individual requests but rather, are granted on a competitive basis after applications are received in response to the relevant advertisement of the award.  Candidates who are eligible for the award, may be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.

Candidates are selected by a Scholarships Selection Committee appointed by the Cabinet of Trinidad and Tobago.

The Committee comprises representatives from the Public Service, Private Sector Organizations and the University of the West Indies under the chairmanship of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Administration. In cases where specialized knowledge of an area of study is required, the Committee co-opts the services of experts in the field. Cabinet agrees to the award of scholarships on the recommendation of the Scholarships Selection Committee.

Click here for a list of Development areas which may be given priority in the selection process.

Applicants are asked to note that successful candidates will be required to enter into an agreement to serve the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago for a prescribed period in accordance with existing policies.

Should you have any questions related to the application procedure, please contact the Selections Section at:

Tel: 868 623-4724 or 623 - 8578

MPA Extensions: 2093, 2064, 2070 or 2097 

Fax: 868 623 - 7197 or 623 - 8636, or

E-mail: scholarshipenquiries@mpa.gov.tt