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The Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, through its Ministry of Higher Education, Grenadines Affairs, Airports & Seaports, is set to announce the award of eighty-two (82) academic scholarships based on the 2026 exit performances in the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) and Associate Degree programmes.

On Thursday, November 12, 2026, the government will host the 2026 National Scholarship Programme – Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Reception, during which a total of eighty-two (82) scholarships will be announced. These include eight (8) National Scholarships, eighteen (18) Exhibition Scholarships, one (1) Special Award, and fifty-five (55) Bursaries.

Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Godwin Friday will make the special remarks and also present the Prime Minister’s Gold Medal. The event will also be addressed by the Minister of Higher Education, Grenadines Affairs, Airports and Seaports, Hon. Terrance Ollivierre. 

The Prime Minister’s Gold Medal is awarded to the scholar with the best overall performance, who, in addition to a National Scholarship, will also receive $20,000 and a gold medal. The second-place students will each receive $10,000 in addition to their National Awards.

National Scholars receive funding equivalent to five (5) years of study at the University of the West Indies (UWI), while Exhibition Scholars receive funding equivalent to three (3) years of study. Bursary recipients will receive funding in the amount of EC$30,000 per study year for a maximum of three (3) years.

This year’s awards ceremony and cocktail will be livestreamed by the Agency for Public Information on YouTube and Facebook via its handle @APISVG and channel 116 on local cable television.

SOURCE: The Agency for Public Information (API)