Cayman Scholarship Directory 2016

Scholarships directory 2016

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Scholarships directory 2016 

001 

001 Introduction 

002 EY: Successful EY 

scholarship recipients 

003 Rawlinson Hunter: 

Bachelors Programme & Beyond 

004 MUFG: Academic Scholarship 

006 Maples and Calder: 

International opportunities 

008 Appleby: Legal 

Scholarships Programme 

010 Butterfield: 

Undergraduate Scholarship 

012 PwC: 2016 

Scholarship Programme 

014 Choosing a college to 

meet your needs 

016 Greenlight Re: Fund 

local further education 

017 CIBC: Selecting a scholarship 

018 Mourant Ozannes: 

Advice for applicants 

020 Ogier: Opportunity for 

Young Lawyers 

022 Water Authority: Interest 

in Environment Key 

023 ScotiaBank: Student Bursary 

024 Carey Olsen: Articled Clerk 

Training Programme 

026 Cayman Scholarships Listings 

029 Ministry of Education: 

Scholarship FAQ’s 

Take full advantage of the 

scholarships available 

It’s that time of year when students need 

to seriously start thinking about their 

future education and how to fund it. 

Many would-be scholars often don’t 

apply for scholarships because they 

are completely unaware of the awards 

available to them. 

Dreams can be put on hold due to lack 

of awareness, whether this is due to 

donor companies not broadly marketing their scholarships or students not properly 

researching possibilities. 

Now there are no excuses. 

The 2016 edition of the Cayman Scholarships Directory continues to expand its 

content and listings of scholarships available to students locally. 

There are scholarships available for undergraduate and/or postgraduate studies 

overseas in accounting, law, marine engineering, tourism, actuarial science, 

information technology and culinary arts and food management. 

Deadlines are fast approaching, so now is the time to focus on completing the 

application forms. Refer to www.caymanscholarships.com for tips on resume 

preparation and making your application dazzle. 

I hope this edition of the Cayman Scholarships Directory 2016 assists not only 

students, but also their parents, mentors and teachers, to guide them on their way to a 

rewarding education and successful future career. 

Don’t forget to look out for the Cayman Scholarships RECIPIENTS Directory which 

will publish in September 2016, featuring the lucky recipients of this year’s awards. 

My closing advice to students is – you have to go after a scholarship in order to win it. 

Make the effort, the rewards are worth it. 

Lisa Beauchamp 

Regional Product Development Sales Manager, Global Directories 

Tel: (345) 814-1754 

Email: lbeauchamp@globaldirectories.com 

Special thanks to: 

Mrs.Deirdre Carmola, Manager, Scholarship Secretariat, Ministry of Education, Employment 

& Gender Affairs. 

Heather-Ann Cahill of the Careers Advisory Service. 

All of our advertisers who have invested in the education of students and participated in this 

magazine. Thank you to each and every one of you for your support. 

Office location: “Woods Building”, 131 Dorcy Drive, George Town. 

Mailing address: PO Box 688, Grand Cayman, KY1-1107, 

Cayman Islands. 

Tel: 345 949 7027 

Web: www.globaldirectories.com 

This special directory is produced 

and published by the Cayman Islands 

Yellow Pages, a subsidiary of 

MediaHouse. Printed by PCA, Miami.

002 


EY scholarship recipients 

enjoy success 

Ernst & Young Ltd, Cayman Islands, offer a generous scholarship up to the value of US $30,000 per annum, which is renewable for 

up to 5 years, or until recipients qualify to write the US-CPA exams. Three successful EY awardees – Angela Whittaker, Shanna 

Ruiz-Whittaker and Christy Gaus - share with us their experiences and career paths as inspiration to students who hope to apply 

for scholarships in 2016. 

Angela Whittaker, EY Audit Manager, 

awarded EY scholarship in 2008 

Q - Where and what did you study? 

A – I pursued a combined BBA/MBA in 

Accounting at Pace University located in 

New York City. 

Q - Now that you are a full time EY 

employee, what is your career path? 

A – In October, 2015, I was promoted to the position of Audit 

Manager. This is yet another milestone that I’ve accomplished 

here at EY. I’m currently on the path for senior management 

leadership and hopefully partnership at EY. 

Q - How has it changed your life being a scholarship recipient? 

A – It has given me a lifetime of benefits. I’ve grown independently 

from being abroad at university. Also, I have discovered myself 

while gaining an understanding of a different culture. I’ve made 

some lifelong friends whom could potentially be important 

networking tools later down the road. This experience has given 

me the necessary academic and social tools for success. 

Shanna Ruiz-Whittaker, EY Audit 

Manager, awarded EY scholarship in 

2006 (transferred to EY London in 

September 2015) 

Q -Where and what did you study? 

A - I attended the University of Tampa 

and graduated with a major in accounting 

and a minor in finance. 

Q -What does it mean to be an EY scholarship recipient? 

A - EY is very prestigious and we have very high standards so 

when I was awarded this scholarship, I felt honored and proud. 

I also knew that being awarded this scholarship meant there 

were standards that I would have to uphold which I took very 

seriously. The firm was very supportive while I attended university 

offering internships during my summer and winter breaks. 

Q-What advice can you give to students applying for scholarships? 

A- I would encourage students to have confidence and never 

underestimate their value. If you believe in yourself, then you 

won’t let anything stop you from achieving your goals. At EY 

we look for people with dreams and the ambition to make those 

dreams a reality. 

Christy Gaus, Audit Senior, 

awarded EY scholarship in 2006 

Q -Where and what did you study? 

A - I attended Palm Beach Atlantic 

University for my undergraduate and 

MBA degrees and Florida Atlantic 

University for my Masters in Accounting. 

Q-What has been your role(s) at EY since you joined the 

company after graduation? 

A- I was an intern for two summers at EY between my junior 

and senior year then between graduation and beginning my 

masters. I started as a Staff Accountant and have since been 

promoted to Senior. I have worked on clients in the hedge fund 

and banking industries. 

Q - Have you had the opportunity to work at an EY office 

overseas? 

A - Yes, I took an opportunity to work at another EY firm in 

Stamford Connecticut (New York Metro area) for 2 years. 

For information regarding scholarships available 

at EY, visit ey.com/cayman. 

For more insight from these EY scholarship recipients, go to 

www.caymanscholarships.com to see their interviews in full.

Scholarships directory 2016 003 

Our commitment goes beyond 

Bachelors programme 

Submitted by Rawlinson Hunter 

Our success and ability to provide excellent service to our 

clients is made possible through the hard work and dedication 

of our employees. The firm is dedicated to the training and 

development of its staff and offers opportunities to Caymanians 

wishing to pursue further education through our scholarship 

programme or by way of professional designations such as 

STEP, ACCA and CAIA. 

The bachelors degree scholarship programme is available to 

those wanting to pursue a degree either locally or overseas. It 

is designed particularly for those students who wish to pursue 

a career in finance, demonstrate a strong scholastic ability 

and require financial support to attain their goals. If you are a 

Caymanian between the ages of 17 and 25, have a high school 

diploma and at least 5 GCSE/CXE passes we invite you to 

contact us to obtain a scholarship application. Applicants 

will be required to provide a personal statement outlining 

their career intentions, life goals, community and sporting 

achievements and other extracurricular activities. 

From left to right: Tamara Corbin, Partner, Abigail Stoddart, returning 

scholarship recipient and current ACCA student, Nicola Martyn, Senior 

Manager of Operations. 

Our commitment to you does not stop once you have completed 

your bachelors programme. We offer work experience while 

studying, continuous on the job training, career advancement, 

international transfers (we have 10 overseas offices) exciting 

and challenging work and opportunities to work in a variety of 

departments to gain additional technical skills and experiences. 

We look forward to getting to know you so email or phone for a 

scholarship application or just stop by and meet us.

004 


Your future starts here 

with MUFG Alternative Fund Services (Cayman) Limited 

Did you know that the Cayman Islands are the fifth-largest financial center in the 

world? And that MUFG is the largest fund administrator on island? We employ over 

160 professionals locally and have an extended network of over 140,000 colleagues in 

more than 40 countries. At MUFG we are interested in people who want a challenging 

and dynamic career within one of the largest financial services groups in the world. 

MUFG Scholarship Recipient, 

Brittany Bodden 

MUFG Cayman invites eligible candidates interested in Accounting or Finance, who 

want to further their education, to apply for an academic scholarship. The scholarship 

is for US$20,000 per year for a maximum of 4 years with the successful applicants 

completing the initial 2 years at a local institution. The final 2 years may be completed at 

an overseas institution. 

You are eligible and should therefore apply if: 

• You are Caymanian or hold Caymanian status. 

• You have at least 4 IGCSE/CXC passes (including English & Math) with a grade B, or 

higher or hold a GPA of 3.0 or higher. 

• You possess a proven and consistent superior scholastic record. 

• You have a strong desire and commitment to learn and develop your higher education. 

• You look forward to a career in the hedge fund industry. 

All applications must include a cover letter (including goals), résumé, and two character 

references (at least one from a teacher or advisor). Additionally, college/university 

choices should also be identified, as well as a tuition fees; and where possible, an 

acceptance letter. The choice of the university is subject to review and approval by 

MUFG Alternative Fund Services (Cayman) Limited 

Deadline for applications April 30, 2016. 

Applications should be submitted to: 

Natasja Levy, Head of Human Resources - Caribbean 

nlevy@mfsadmin.com 

MUFG Alternative Fund Services (Cayman) Limited 

P.O. Box 852 

Grand Cayman KY1-1103 

Brittany Bodden, who attended the University College of the Cayman Islands, interned with our Fund of 

Funds Department. Brittany is now a scholarship recipient attending Florida Atlantic University pursuing her 

Bachelors of Science Degree in Forensic Accounting. Brittany stated, “I always learn something new whenever 

I work at MUFG. I continuously utilize my communication and organization skills, and I get to build on 

prior knowledge that I acquired from my last internship. Additionally, the people at MUFG are delightful and 

encouraging. The teams that I work with are always happy to see me, and asking when I can come back. The 

fact that they are willing to take the time out to pass their knowledge onto me shows that they care about their 

interns. MUFG has many role models and I would recommend any young person interested in the financial 

sector to apply for this internship.”

006 


Expand your horizons: 

Where will Maples take you? 

added convenience of local support in each client’s time 

zone and appropriate language. 

Maples and Calder has maintained its position as the 

largest and most successful Cayman Islands law firm, 

consistently holding top rankings for finance, corporate, 

investment funds and litigation in legal directories such as 

Chambers and Partners, Legal 500 and the International 

Financial Law Review (IFLR). 

Kerry Ann Phillips is currently on secondment in Hong Kong 

With almost 50 years in the industry, Maples and Calder 

is the largest law firm in the Cayman Islands, advising 

financial, institutional, business and private clients around 

the world on the laws of the Cayman Islands, Ireland 

and the British Virgin Islands. Clients and competitors 

alike acknowledge the firm as the market leader in each 

of its principal practice areas, in particular funds, finance 

and corporate. Maples and Calder offers its clients an 

unparalleled range of legal services, including advising on 

major infrastructure and property development projects, 

the establishment and structuring of a physical presence 

in the Cayman Islands, business licensing, real estate, 

immigration and employment law, together with general 

corporate and finance law expertise. 

In addition to offices in the Cayman Islands, British 

Virgin Islands and Ireland, the firm has also established a 

presence in Dubai, Hong Kong, London and Singapore in 

response to client demand. These offices provide access to 

the world-renowned Cayman Islands practice, delivering 

multi-office capability across a global network, with the 

The firm has been committed to recruiting, training and 

promoting aspiring lawyers and ambitious support staff 

in the Cayman Islands for many years. Its scholarship 

programs are the most successful and largest on the island, 

consistently fielding some of the most outstanding students 

this jurisdiction has to offer. Over 50 students have been 

recipients of the firm’s legal scholarship grants and, through 

its Articled Clerk Program, Maples and Calder has enabled 

29 Caymanian lawyers to be admitted to practice since 2005. 

Maples and Calder’s non-legal scholarship program offers 

discretionary financial support to outstanding Caymanian 

students who can establish a need for assistance. While 

Maples and Calder does not receive recompense through 

internship for non-legal scholarships, it takes pride in 

awarding them to talented young Caymanians pursing all 

manner of careers, including business, medicine, aviation, 

information technology and many other fields. To date, 

the firm has helped over 60 students achieve their goals 

of higher education across a diverse range of academic 

interests. 

The firm’s global reach and strong relationships developed 

with clients offer our Caymanian legal and non-legal 

staff the opportunity to expand their horizons, both 

geographically and intellectually through secondments to 

foreign offices within the firm or with clients of the firm. 

Since 2009, Maples and Calder has seconded a total of 14 

Caymanians to various offices around the world.

008 


Appleby: Paving the way for 

young Caymanian Lawyers 

Appleby has a long history of supporting young Caymanian lawyers through its Legal 

Scholarship Programme, which is one of the longest running programmes of its kind 

in the Cayman Islands. We support law students by covering the cost of tuition, 

examination fees and textbooks required for study, as well as a living allowance for 

students studying abroad, and eight weeks’ work experience each summer. 

With 50 years in the industry, Appleby (Cayman) prides itself on having an 

internationally recognised presence in the legal industry while maintaining its 

commitment to the community of the Cayman Islands through charitable giving and the 

sponsorship of Caymanian students pursuing a career in law. Over the last six years, the 

firm has granted over one million dollars to the education of 18 local students through 

its Legal Scholarship Programme, allowing them opportunities to study at the Cayman 

Islands Law School or at overseas universities. Fifteen of those students have since 

been called to the Cayman Islands Bar, and an additional four students are currently 

sponsored by the firm and are at different phases of their study. 

We certainly look forward to this year’s scholarship drive and to giving additional young 

people a chance to pursue studies in the legal field. 

For more information about the Appleby Legal Scholarship Programme visit 

applebyglobal.com/scholarships.

010 


The Butterfield 

Undergraduate scholarship 

INTERVIEW 

TIPS 

Here are a few tips to 

consider if you are 

shortlisted to be 

interviewed for the 

Butterfield Undergraduate 

Scholarship: 

- Be confident. Take the 

time to clearly think about 

your responses. If you are 

unsure of a question, ask 

that it be repeated again. 

Butterfield HR Manager Joanna Virtue-Markman with 2015 Butterfield Undergraduate Scholarship 

Recipient Leanni Tibbetts. 

Butterfield is committed to 

helping young Caymanians reach 

their potential through higher 

education. That’s why, on a yearly 

basis, we provide the Butterfield 

Undergraduate Scholarship to 

assist students who are pursuing 

an undergraduate degree at 

overseas colleges and universities. 

Reviewing the many applications 

during the shortlist process can 

be time-consuming and it is 

important that applicants take the 

time to review the instructions 

and terms and conditions for 

each scholarship that they apply for. 

See below for some important 

tips to note when applying for 

the Butterfield Undergraduate 

Scholarship: 

- Applicants must be Caymanian 

and between the ages of 17 to 25. 

- Applicants must complete 

the Butterfield Undergraduate 

Scholarship Application in full. 

- A letter from a parent/ 

guardian undertaking to accept 

responsibility for additional 

funds over and above the 

Scholarship allowance necessary 

to maintain the scholar at an 

educational institution abroad, or 

a letter from a Bank stating that 

additional funds are available is 

required. 

- Three references are required: 

one from the School Principal 

and two character references. 

- Academic certificates, together 

with full details of grades 

attained in the various subjects. 

Official certification of grades is 

necessary if these do not appear 

on actual certificates. 

- Allow yourself sufficient time 

to collect the various documents 

required. Failure to provide 

the required documents might 

render you ineligible. 

- When presenting your 

information, be clear and concise. 

How clearly you communicate 

is as important as what you 

communicate. 

- Separate yourself from the other 

candidates. Show passion and 

genuine interest in your writing. 

- Pay special attention to the 

presentation and proof-reading 

of your application. Be aware of 

sentence structure, spelling and 

grammar. 

- Responsibility for the 

submission of the required 

documents, on or before the 

stated deadline, rests entirely with 

each applicant. Butterfield will 

not follow up with applicants to 

obtain missing documentation. 

The application deadline is 

Friday, 29 April 2016. 

- All completed applications 

for the Butterfield Undergraduate 

Scholarship should be 

submitted to: 

Manager, 

Human Resources 

Butterfield Bank 

(Cayman) Limited 

P.O. Box 705 

Grand Cayman, KY1-1107 

CAYMAN ISLANDS 

E-mail: hr@ky.butterfieldgroup.com 

- Please ensure that softcopy 

submissions and all supporting 

documents are in PDF format. 

- To view the full 

Butterfield Undergraduate 

Scholarship requirements and 

terms and conditions, or to 

download your application today, 

visit us online at 

www.ky.butterfieldgroup.com. 

For further information please 

contact Cindy Cranston, Human 

Resources Administrator via 

e-mail on Cindy.Cranston@ 

Butterfieldgroup.com 

- Display good body 

language. Be friendly and 

positive while displaying 

controlled energy. Offer 

a firm handshake (before 

and after) and maintain 

eye contact. 

- Show real passion and 

interest in your area of 

study. This will help you 

to truly stand out from the 

other applicants. 

- Be prepared to ask a 

question of the scholarship 

committee; leave a lasting 

impression! 

- Most importantly, be 

yourself! A genuine 

representation of your 

true self is always more 

effective than an act.

012 


P w C’s Scholarship programme 

welcomes 2016 applications 

PwC’s ongoing scholarship programme, 

currently supports eight students, 

several having almost completed 

their studies and well on their way to 

becoming full-fledged members of 

the firm. Kelsie Woodman-Bodden, 

Matthew Guitard and Adah Grant are 

the latest PwC scholarship recipients 

and are delighted to have a formidable 

body of support behind them when it 

comes to their accounting studies and 

future career paths. 

Peter Small, PwC Human Capital 

partner, says that the firm works closely 

with all its scholarship recipients 

throughout their studies to ensure that 

the individual receives professional as 

well as financial support. 

“Our human capital team follows a 

buddy system so that our recipients 

always have someone at the firm with 

whom they can discuss their studies. 

We’re proud to have been recently 

recognized globally by Universum as 

the world’s most attractive professional 

services firm employer for business 

students.” 

Suzanne Scott, a 2011 PwC scholarship 

recipient, says, “Coming from two small 

schools – Cayman Brac High School and 

Elon University, I was given tremendous 

support throughout my journey. I 

wanted a work environment that would 

mirror that support, and that’s exactly 

what I’ve received at PwC. They were 

with me every step of the way and I was 

able to gain invaluable work experience 

during my time as a scholarship student 

that provided me with a foundation that 

proved very helpful when I started full 

time.” 

Now, a Senior Associate in PwC’s 

Assurance department, Suzanne says 

being professionally qualified has 

definitely opened doors for her. In 

addition to gaining work experience 

during holidays, Suzanne was also given 

the opportunity to start with the firm as 

an Associate in 2013 while sitting her 

CPA examinations and was promoted to 

Senior Associate in 2015. 

“I would strongly encourage any young 

Caymanian interested in accounting 

to apply to PwC. My experience as 

a scholarship student and now as a 

fulltime employee has been amazing. 

PwC isn’t only your place of work; the 

firm also becomes your second family, 

the amount of support and guidance I’ve 

received over the past 5 years has been 

instrumental in my growing career.” 

Peter says that PwC is delighted to 

be able to offer scholarships to such 

enthusiastic and hardworking young 

people and adds: “At PwC we want to 

give back to the community and, at the 

same time, build a solid future for the 

firm. We feel that investing in people is 

the best way to achieve both these goals. 

It’s important for us to create leaders at 

all levels of the business.” 

PwC has been nurturing business 

leaders of the future through the 

scholarship programme for 

more than 30 years. To find out more 

about the programme, 

visit www.pwc.com/ky/careers.

www.pwc.com/ky/careers 

Grow with us 

PwC welcomes 2016 scholarship applications 

Come join our group of young Caymanians who have been chosen for a PwC scholarship who have shown 

exemplary grades, character and integrity. Pictured above L-R; Kelsie Woodman-Bodden, Adah Grant 

Stephon Wright, Matthew Guitard, Sarah Hale and Geoffrey Butler. 

At PwC, we are committed to developing leaders at all levels. To do this, we’ve embraced a fresh and distinctive 

leadership model called the PwC Professional that enables our people to develop skills that will help them 

grow their careers at PwC or beyond. Developing as a PwC Professional means that you will be ready to both 

create and grab opportunities to advance your career, and fulfill your potential. 

At PwC, opportunities in the field of accounting are 

everywhere. We’ll help you find the path that’s right for 

you. We’ll coach you, mentor you and refine your skills. 

We’ll offer you a variety of experiences so you can build 

relationships and grow your career. 

With an annual scholarship budget up to US$200,000 

and an extensive training scheme, PwC provides 

opportunities for young Caymanians to pursue a 

University degree and ultimately a professional 

accounting designation. 

If you or someone you know is interested in a career in 

accounting, visit us at: 

www.pwc.com/ky/careers 

© 2016 PricewaterhouseCoopers, a Cayman Islands partnership. All rights reserved.

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Questions to ask yourself before 

deciding on a college 

By Lisa Beauchamp 

It’s a daunting task choosing a college. With so many excellent colleges 

offering the same major, you need to consider each option carefully. It’s 

imperative to match your needs and priorities in order to ensure your 

college experience is as fulfilling as possible. 

Of course you are going to be bombarded with advice and information 

from teachers, mentors, family members, and fellow students. In 

addition, there is a ton of advice online which can be overwhelming. 

Take control of the situation and dedicate time to asking yourself the 

following questions which will help you to focus on your preferences 

and what interests you, to enable you to format a relevant, significant 

and attainable list of colleges. 

What do you want to major in? Your scholarship may stipulate what 

you are going to major in. If the decision is yours and you’ve selected 

an area of study that interests you like design, medicine, law or 

engineering, then you need to research colleges that offer this syllabus. 

If the college does have the appropriate major, is the major programme 

sufficient? 

If you are not certain about your major choice – do you need 

flexibility to change majors? Be careful as changing majors once or 

even multiple times can seriously affect your graduation date, your 

scholarship (if you have been awarded one), be costly financially and 

cause you a lot of stress. By carefully researching your choice of major 

in advance you can avoid this happening. 

Is a large university the right environment? Leaving the cozy and 

safe community of Cayman, your home, your family and friends, is a 

big shock to the system. The advantages of attending larger universities 

and colleges are the opportunities to meet many new people and 

participate in lots of extracurricular events. However the size of the 

campus and huge number of students (in and out of class) may not 

appeal to more introverted students who could feel quite overwhelmed 

and isolated. 

Geographic location of college? This is an important consideration 

for students wishing to travel home to Cayman for the holidays, as 

flights can be expensive, especially as the price of plane tickets increase 

during the school holidays. How close is the college to the airport? 

Consider the climate, as you may have to tolerate colder temperatures 

including snow and ice. Also, consider selecting a college location 

close to a town or city where you may apply for internships or jobs in 

the future. 

Reputation and referrals – do you know a current or former student? 

It’s valuable to listen to current students’ experiences and check the 

college’s graduation results. Caymanian students may feel more 

comfortable attending a college where other Caymanians are studying 

instead of attending a college where they don’t know anyone. Ask about 

the professors and sizes of classes; gather as much information as you can. 

Are there activities that you wish to continue to pursue or new 

activities that you wish to participate in at college? Extracurricular 

activities are an important part of your development and engagement 

with college life. Make note of which activities are significant to you. 

Are you planning to take a part time job while attending college? 

Attending college and studying is a full time commitment. Hopefully 

your scholarship will cover your living expenses so you can focus 

100% on your studies. If you do need additional income, check to see 

if there are part time job opportunities on campus. If not, research 

opportunities off campus which are easily accessible, as you don’t want 

to spend valuable study time travelling to and from a part time job. 

Consider all of these factors and you’ll be able to make a sound 

decision. Good luck!


016 


Are you a local student in financial need 

that wishes to further their education 

locally? 

training. In special cases, scholarships for A-Level studies may 

also be considered. 

Applicants for scholarship must be locally resident and in need 

of financial assistance, without which they would be unable to 

continue with their chosen academic or vocational training. 

Our scholarship application window runs from June 1st – 

August 1st. 

All recipients are expected to maintain agreed upon grade 

point averages throughout the term of their scholarship. 

If yes, Greenlight’s Scholarship Program may be the perfect fit 

for you! 

Since the inception of our Scholarship Program in 2008, we 

have provided monetary assistance to many Cayman resident 

students who wish to further their post high school education 

locally, allowing them to obtain degrees or vocational training 

in the field of their choice. 

We grant scholarships to students who wish to attend The 

University College of the Cayman Islands, The International 

College of the Cayman Islands or locally based vocational 

If you believe this scholarship would be right for you, please 

email charity@greenlightre.ky with the following information: 

- A cover letter outlining your previous educational pursuits 

and stating your future educational and vocational goals and 

why you believe you are a deserving candidate for a Greenlight 

Re Scholarship 

- A transcript of your most recent grades which includes a 

complete transcript of your high school results 

The Greenlight Scholarship Committee will wish to interview 

all eligible applicants and may request further personal and 

academic references. 

CELEBRATING OVER 

8 YEARS 

OF INVESTING IN EDUCATION 

Reach your goals and dreams with the help 

of a scholarship from Greenlight Re. 

Available to Cayman resident students wishing to 

further their post high school education locally. 

Selection is based upon academic merit and 

financial need. 

Contact charity@greenlightre.ky for further information. 

Submission available from June 1 to August 1, 2016.


HOW TO SELECT A SCHOLARSHIP 

By: Sherrill Ebanks CAMS, LLB (Hons) 

Head of HR – Cayman & BVI 

Ask Your Academic Advisor: If you are currently a student, you 

likely have access to an advisor or counselor. Take advantage! He 

or she may know about a scholarship that’s a good fit for you. 

Increase your chances of success: Almost all scholarship 

opportunities require at least one to two letters of 

recommendation. Select people who can write a solid 

recommendation providing specific details about your work 

ethic, drive, sense of responsibility, and other positive traits that 

would support your application. Distinguishing facts should 

include your involvement with local charitable organizations, 

volunteer projects, or any type of academic success. 

Start before senior year: Scholarships often have a minimum 

GPA requirement, so getting an early start gives students an 

opportunity to work toward having a higher GPA if necessary. 

Starting early also increases your options and better prepares you 

for the application process. 

Organizations and Businesses: Businesses and organizations, 

related to your field of study, often offer scholarships to students 

going to college to study in a field that could be potentially useful 

to them in the future. 

Be specific: When searching, it’s important to look 

for scholarships that apply directly to you. Search for 

scholarships based on your field of study, your interests, your 

experience, etc. 

Pay attention to Deadlines: Deadlines vary by scholarship; 

some are the summer before your senior year, others in the 

fall or as late as spring. Be organized and keep track of due 

dates by keeping a calendar. Make your earliest deadline 

the deadline for all of your applications. Do not miss your 

deadlines. If your application arrives late, you’ll have zero 

chance of receiving that award. 

A final word: You may review a hundred scholarships before 

you find one that applies to you. Be patient, stay the course 

(and keep those grades up!) as eventually you’ll uncover a 

good match. You’ll appreciate all your research when you 

secure some funds! 

Building tomorrow today 

The Alvin Aaron CIBC FirstCaribbean Scholarship Program 2016 

Kristina Yates 

2015 Scholarship recipient 

Contact Person: Sherrill Ebanks 

Email: sherrill.ebanks@cibcfcib.com 

PO Box 68, Grand Cayman KY1-1102, 

Cayman Islands 

Deadline for applications 

May 22 ND , 2016 

CIBC FirstCaribbean introduced their annual scholarship 

award in 2007. This was endorsed and sponsored 

through its Community Relations Fund and is valued 

at USD$25,000 per annum for two years. 

In 2015, the programme was renamed to honor the 

memory of CIBC FirstCaribbean’s esteemed colleague, 

Alvin Aaron. 

The Alvin Aaron CIBC FirstCaribbean Scholarship 

program is awarded each year to support the 

educational development of young Caymanians who 

have completed an Associate’s Degree and wish to 

Awarded to Caymanians who have: 

• Completed an Associate Degree or two years 

of study at a college or university 

• Pursuing studies in Banking, Accounting, Finance, 

Management or Marketing 

• A proven academic record (GPA of 2.8 or higher) 

• Caymanian or Cayman Status holder 

• A strong commitment to the development 

of the Cayman Islands 

continue their studies to complete an undergraduate 

degree in a field of studies that is of particular 

relevance to the local Financial Industry. 

Since 2007, CIBC FirstCaribbean has awarded this 

scholarship to 5 well deserving candidates whose 

commitment to excel in their chosen field of studies 

was very well demonstrated through their consistent 

high grades. 

Kristina Yates, the Bank’s 2015 scholarship recipient, is 

currently attending University of South Florida pursuing 

a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. 

The CIBC logo is a trademark of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, used by 

FirstCaribbean International Bank under license.

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Required: Academics with 

passion and drive 

Students receive plenty of advice about applying for scholarships from their teachers, mentors 

and parents. However, it’s a valuable opportunity to receive insight from the actual person who 

is going to access your application and may recommend you for the next stage of the selection 

process. If you are lucky, you may even ultimately meet this person face to face for an interview. 

Anjuli Muttoo, Senior HR Manager at Mourant Ozannes, offers some helpful guidance to 

prospective applicants. 

Q:What is your selection process from receiving the application form to interview? 

A: All applicants are first required to submit an application form which helps us understand the 

basics of your background and your career aspirations. Once you’ve submitted your application, 

we then go through a short-listing process where we’ll review your application in detail. If you are 

selected as one of the top candidates, we will ask you to meet with us for an interview. 

Anjuli Muttoo, Senior HR Officer, 

Mourant Ozannes 

Q: What does Mourant Ozannes look for in an applicant? 

A: We are looking for Caymanian students who have excellent academic records, while also 

exhibiting some of the qualities that the firm values in its employees – strong collaboration and 

teamwork skills, commercial acumen, and intellectual rigor. 

Q: Is your decision based on academic skill set or the applicant’s personality and future goals? 

A: We take both into consideration. Your academic record is important, and if you are a 

scholarship recipient we will expect you to maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in the 

US / 2:1 or higher in the UK . However, we also want to hear about your goals and passions, and 

what you plan to do once you’ve completed your degree. How will you use what you’ve learned to 

make a meaningful career? What does a “meaningful career” mean to you? 

Q: What are your expectations of your interns? 

A: We expect our interns to embody the qualities that we value here at Mourant Ozannes. In 

addition to the ones mentioned above, we also value mutual respect, forward thinking, and a 

commitment to clients (whether they are internal to the firm, or external). We hope to provide 

you with an internship experience that will give you real value and solid learning that you can 

take with you as you progress in your career – and in return we expect you to be committed, 

engaged and enthusiastic! 

Q: What are the expectations of your scholarship recipient? 

A: Like our interns, we expect our scholarship recipients to be shining examples of our values. 

We expect you to maintain a good academic record and also to embody the qualities of a leader. 

We want to hear about the things you’re learning – so we’ll ask you to provide us with an update 

once per quarter. We also require our scholarship recipient to be available to work for Mourant 

Ozannes for a minimum of four weeks during the summer holiday (this will be a paid position) 

to give them some proper work experience to complement their scholastic studies. 

Q: Can you offer advice to students who are lucky enough to be selected for the interview process? 

A: Come prepared! We’ll already have seen your application and your resume, and if you’ve made 

it to the interview stage, we’re already impressed. Be prepared to go further and really show us 

why you are the best candidate to be an ambassador for Mourant Ozannes.

Learn, train and grow with us. At Mourant 

Ozannes we are committed to the community 

and as part of that commitment we recognize 

that the young students of today will become 

the future leaders of tomorrow. We believe that 

graduate support doesn’t just start with what 

happens after you finish school, but rather 

years before through our summer intern programmes, 

our scholarship offerings and postschool 

training contracts. 

Who are we? Mourant Ozannes opened its 

doors in Cayman in 2004, however our history 

spans back 170 years, to the opening of our 

first office in 1842 in St. Peter Port, Guernsey and 

we’ve grown to become one of the largest leading 

offshore firms in the world. With offices in the 

BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Jersey and 

London, our trainees have an impressive depth 

of resources, people and offices to explore and 

learn in. 

Let us help you. Our Summer Intern Programme 

runs yearly from 1 June to the end of August, and 

is designed to give 12 students the opportunity to 

work within different practice areas during their 

three to six week paid internship. Students will 

work alongside lawyers, managers and operation 

specialists in Litigation, Funds, Finance, Corporate 

Services, Business Development (Marketing) 

or Operations. The programme incorporates trips 

to court, research, drafting and transactional 

tasks including workshops designed to bring to 

life some of the skills needed to work within the 

legal services industry. 

From Intern to Scholarship Student. The 

Chantal Whittaker Memorial Scholarship was 

established to honour Chantal Whittaker, a former 

employee who demonstrated a personal commitment 

to mentoring, fostering community spirit and 

helping young people succeed. Our scholarship 

programme is designed to assist students that 

wish to pursue a law degree or the PPC/LPC 

qualification in Cayman or overseas. Like Chantal, 

applicants must be motivated, enthusiastic 

and ambitious. 

The current 2014/15 Scholarship recipient is Adam 

Barrie (pictured below with Cayman Partners, Neal 

Lomax, Adam Barrie, Hector Robinson and Hayden 

Isbister) and he is currently undertaking his MA in 

Law at the University of Bristol Law School in the 

United Kingdom. Adam first joined the Mourant 

Ozannes team as a Summer Intern and he has 

almost completed his second year as a Scholarship 

Student and continues to do exceptionally well. 

Mourant Ozannes congratulates Adam on all his 

hard work over the past year! 

From Student to Associate. Like many graduate 

programmes your training doesn’t end when 

you graduate from school. Our 18-month articled 

clerk training programme is designed to take 

you from student to associate, with personal 

mentors, competitive training salaries and rotating 

seats in multiple practice areas to give you 

the best experience in preparation for your call 

to the Bar. 

From an Intern to a Scholarship recipient, to 

an Articled Clerk, to an Associate, the possibilities 

are endless. For more information on how 

to start building your future, please contact 

“CaymanHR@MourantOzannes.com” or check 

out our student website page: http://www. 

mourantozannes.com/careers/studentopportunities.aspx.

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Opportunity for 

Young Lawyers 

Ogier 2014 Scholarship Recipient, Joshua Zimmer 

Ogier in Cayman was delighted to announce Joshua Zimmer as their 2014 scholarship recipient. 

Mr Joshua Zimmer completed has Bachelor of Laws degree (Honours) from the University of 

Liverpool in June 2015 and he also had the privilege to participate in a legal internship with Ogier 

where he gained practical experience in private offshore financial and legal practices. Mr Joshua 

Zimmer has since commenced his Articles of Clerkship with the firm in September 2015. 

“My experience and association with Ogier has been invaluable to the development and furthering 

of my legal career. Ogier’s well-structured internship programme granted me the opportunity to 

work as a legal intern with the firm and allowed me to gain exposure and knowledge into how 

a leading, offshore law firm operates. As the 2014 Ogier scholarship recipient, I was granted the 

dedicated support of both partners and associates from within the firm, which greatly assisted me 

during the LPC course. Since completing the LPC at the University of Law Bristol, I have been 

employed as an Articled Clerk with Ogier. Thus far it has been a very rewarding and stimulating 

experience. With Ogier’s continued support and guidance I am certain that I will excel in the next 

steps of my legal career.” 

“Joshua has made the transition to Articles with both enthusiasm and ability,” said Nick Rogers, 

Practice Partner at Ogier in Cayman. “In our Articled Clerk programme we strive to reinforce the 

academic grounding that our Articled Clerks gain in their studies, and then to train these young 

professionals to apply that core knowledge within a business context in a way that adds value for 

our clients. Joshua has embraced this challenge and it is excellent to see his skills develop on a 

month by month basis.” 

Each year Ogier awards a select number of opportunities to high performing Caymanian students 

pursuing a career in law. Students are selected based on solid, competitive academics as well as other 

key competencies that are important in driving our business forward. Ogier is proud to be one of 

the most successful and forward-thinking firms committed to offering excellent opportunities to 

talented students looking to get the best possible start to their legal careers.


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Interest in Environment Key 

Chynna Retumban, recipient of the 2014/2015 Water Authority Scholarship, 

is interviewed by Cayman27 while interning in the Authority’s laboratory. 

Most people are familiar with the first aspect of Water 

Authority – Cayman’s mission statement: To provide pure, 

wholesome and affordable drinking water to the entire 

population of the Cayman Islands. But did you know that the 

Authority is also responsible for protecting and developing the 

Cayman Islands’ groundwater resources? Or that the Authority 

also provides for the collection, treatment and disposal of 

sewage in the Cayman Islands? 

Every year, the Authority offers a scholarship of up to 

CI$30,000 to a suitably qualified Caymanian to obtain an 

undergraduate academic or technical/vocational degree or 

diploma in a field of study relevant to the Authority’s work. 

Fields of study that are particularly relevant include: 

Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil 

Engineering, Hydrogeology, Mechanical Engineering, 

Wastewater Treatment, Water Resource/Supply Management, 

Reverse Osmosis Technology, Information Technology, 

Accounting, Finance, and Business Management. So, whether 

you see yourself in a lab coat or a hardhat, working in the field 

or at a desk, the Authority has a career path for you! 

Potential applicants are invited to download the application 

form and additional information sheets at www.waterauthority. 

ky/ community-connect-scholarships. There you can also read 

more about previous scholarship recipients, many of whom 

have successfully transitioned into full-time Water Authority 

staff following the completion of their studies. 

The Authority also encourages students and recent graduates 

to apply for a summer internship to experience first-hand the 

variety of careers available in the water and wastewater utilities 

industry. You can learn more about this programme at 

www.waterauthority.ky/community-connect-work-experience. 

Scholarship applications are due 31 March so apply today and 

start seeing water differently… 

WE CAN HELP YOU SEE WATER 

DIFFERENTLY... 

Produced from saline ground water 

through the Authority’s 5 stateof 

theart Reverse Osmosis plants. 

Tested daily by the Authority’s 

accredited laboratory to ensure 

safety and quality. 

Stored in 10 reservoirs with a 

total storage capacity of 15.35 

million US gallons. 

An essential resource that is vital to 

economic and social development. 

Apply today for the Water Authority’s 

CI$ 30,000 Annual Scholarship. 

Visit www.waterauthority.ky to learn more. 

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Scotiabank Student Bursary 

to five recipients annually. The Bursary is intended to be used 

toward standard tuition, student fees, books and supplies. 

From Left: Sloane Muldoon, Managing Director, Scotiabank & Trust 

(Cayman) Ltd. and 2015 Scotiabank Bursary recipients. 

Are financial barriers holding you back from your college 

dreams? Help fund your future with a US$5,000 Scotiabank 

Student Bursary. 

If you are a Caymanian student between the ages of 16 – 25 and 

looking to pursue an undergraduate degree in business or 

finance at a university/college overseas, Scotiabank could help 

you get there. 

The Scotiabank Student Bursary provides financial assistance 

To qualify students must: 

• Be Caymanian or hold Caymanian Status 

• Be between 16 and 25 years of age 

• Demonstrate financial need 

• Possess a High School Diploma 

• Hold a minimum GPA of 3.0 or grade equivalent 

• Pursue an undergraduate degree/diploma in business and/or 

finance from an accredited college/university overseas 

• Have a conditional notice of acceptance from a college/ 

university overseas or have already completed their first 

subsequent year of college/university study 

• Have the necessary background to achieve success at a 

competitive college/university overseas 

Applications must be submitted to the attention of Lovenia 

Ebanks, Scotiabank & Trust (Cayman) Limited, 6 Cardinall 

Avenue, 4th Floor, George Town, no later than 4:00pm the last 

Friday in June. 

If you are a Caymanian student and would like to apply visit 

www.cayman.scotiabank.com and complete the Scotiabank 

Student Bursary Application Form. 

Scotiabank 

Student Bursary 

Help fund your future with a US$5,000 

Scotiabank Student Bursary. 

If you are a Caymanian student in financial need 

and looking to pursue an undergraduate degree 

in business or finance at a university/college 

overseas, Scotiabank could help you get there! 

Now accepting applications from 

qualified candidates. 

Find out more today. 

Go to cayman.scotiabank.com 

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Carey Olsen Articled Clerk 

Training Program 

Human Resources Director for Carey Olsen, Simon Nash 

We are a market leading offshore law firm delivering 

exceptional services to clients from the key offshore financial 

centres of the Cayman Islands (opened in 2012), the British 

Virgin Islands, Guernsey and Jersey. We also have offices in 

Cape Town, the City of London and Singapore. 

Our lawyers in Cayman combine a global perspective with deep 

local knowledge, drawing upon their experiences as attorneys 

at top onshore commercial law firms and decades of collective 

expertise practising Cayman Islands law. 

We have taken on trainees, students and clerks across the Carey 

Olsen network for many years and, as part of our commitment 

to supporting Caymanians in their professional development, 

we are looking to recruit further talented individuals who 

have the determination to succeed as part of a pioneering and 

highly-regarded team. 

The 18-month program will provide you with an outstanding 

opportunity to develop your legal and commercial skills and to 

gain invaluable experience under the supervision of our leading 

lawyers. The role provides insight into both contentious and 

non-contentious practice areas, giving a broad understanding 

of each legal discipline. On top of this, successful applicants 

are paid a competitive salary and are eligible for the statutory 

benefits of a permanent position within Carey Olsen. 

Applicants should have a strong academic background 

(minimum 2:1 honours classification) and need to have 

enrolled in the Professional Practice Course or an equivalent 

professional training course recognised by the Legal Advisory 

Council of the Cayman Islands. 

To apply, send a cover letter, your curriculum vitae and proof of 

your Caymanian status to recruitment@careyolsen.com

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Cayman scholarship directory 

listed in order of application deadline date 

Compiled by the Ministry of Education with assistance from Lisa Beauchamp, Cayman Islands Yellow Pages 

Standard Overseas Undergraduate Scholarship 

Scholarship Provider: Education Council c/o Ministry of Education. 

Value of Scholarship: To pursue undergraduate study in any field at 

an overseas institution. Up to max KYD 20,000 p.a. towards tuition, 

room & board, meals, travel & books. (NO online study approved at 

the undergraduate level) 

Application Period: Nov 15 - Jan 31, Annually 

Standard Overseas TVET Grant 


Value of Scholarship: To pursue undergraduate study in technical 

or vocational fields at an overseas institution. Up to max KYD 20,000 

p.a. towards tuition, room & board, meals, travel & books. (NO online 

study approved at the undergraduate level) 


Standard Overseas Post Graduate Scholarship 


Value of Scholarship: To pursue postgraduate study in any field at 

an overseas institution. Up to max KYD 25,000 p.a. towards tuition, 

room & board, meals, travel & books. (Online study is approved at the 

postgraduate level) 


Standard Overseas Medical Specialization Scholarship 


Value of Scholarship: Available to Caymanian Medical Doctors to 

pursue postgraduate specialty training overseas. Up to a max KYD 

30,000 p.a. towards tuition, room & board, meals, travel & books. 

(limited number) 


Seafarers Association Medical Specialization Scholarship 


Value of Scholarship: Available to Caymanian Medical Doctors to 

pursue postgraduate specialty training overseas. Up to a max KYD 


(limited number) 


Gwen Bush Memorial Overseas Scholarship 


Value of Scholarship: To pursue undergraduate study in boat 

building /maritime career at an overseas institution. Up to max KYD 

20,000 p.a. towards tuition, room & board, meals, travel & books. (NO 

online study approved at the undergraduate level) 


RBC Harry Chisholm Overseas Scholarship 


Value of Scholarship: To pursue undergraduate study in Business 

Admin, Finance or related at an overseas institution. Up to max KYD 


Priority given to Canadian institutions. (NO online study approved at 

the undergraduate level) 


Ministry of Tourism Scholarship 

Scholarship Provider: CI Department of Tourism c/o Ministry of Tourism 

Value of Scholarship: Partial and full scholarships of up to KYD 

10,000 per year to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree in tourism 

or a related discipline. 

Application Period: 31 Nov 15 - Jan 31, Annually 

Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands (MACI) Overseas 

Scholarship 

Scholarship Provider: Ministry of Education, Employment, & 

Gender Affairs 

Value of Scholarship: KYD 20,000 - $25,000. Professional 

qualification in Marine Engineering, Marine Surveying, Maritime 

Administration (ie. Accounting, Business Development, Human 

Resources, Information Technology) and Nautical studies. 

Application Period: January 31, 2016 

PwC Cayman Islands Scholarship Opportunities 

Scholarship Provider: PricewaterhouseCoopers 

(caymanrecruiting@ky.pwc.com) 

Value of Scholarship: PwC will award up to a total of KYD 

5,000 for each of the first two years of the Associate’s degree, and up to 

a total of KYD 8,500 per year for the Bachelor of Accountancy. 

Application Period: Applications close by March 30, 2016 

Maples and Calder Legal Scholarship 

Scholarship Provider: Maples and Calder 

(scholarships@maplesandcalder.com.) 

Value of Scholarship: Up to USD 30,000 per year for Caymanians 

wishing to pursue a law degree at a recognised university. 

Application Period: Applications close March 31, Annually 

Maples Articles of Clerkship Programme 


(cayman.trainee@maplesandcalder.com.) 

Value of Scholarship: Acceptance based on academic programme. 

Application Period: Applications close March 31, Annually 

Chantal Whittaker Memorial Scholarship 

Scholarship Provider: Mourant Ozannes 

Value of Scholarship: The maximum value of the scholarship is 

determined annually by the prevailing market indicators. The full 

scholarship covers tuition and books with a small living allowance 

provided for each month during the school term. 

Application Period: March 31, Annually 

Paul F. Fenton Award 

Scholarship Provider: Bishop’s University 

Value of Scholarship: Up to CAD 20,000 per year, renewable. 

Awarded by Bishop’s University to an entering student from 

the Cayman Islands preferably pursuing a major in Business. 

The award is renewable for up to a max of 4 years, subject to 

the student maintaining an average of at least 75%. 

(B+ average) 

Application Period: Applications for admission by March 31, 

Annually 

Water Authority - Cayman Scholarship 

Scholarship Provider: Water Authority (HR@waterauthority.ky) 

Value of Scholarship: An annual scholarship of up to KYD 30,000 

for students wishing to pursue higher education in fields of study 

relevant to the work of the Water Authority. 

Application Period: Applications close March 31, 2016 

Walkers Legal Scholarship Programme 

Scholarship Provider: Walkers 

Value of Scholarship: Please visit the 

www.walkersglobal.com/careers page or contact 

Jordana.Clarke@walkersglobal.com. 

Application Period: Applications close April 6, 2016


Minds Inspired High School Scholarship 

Scholarship Provider: Dart 

Value of Scholarship: Available for high school students with a 

strong aptitude for Mathematics or Science. 

Visit www.mindsinspired.ky to download application form. 

Application Period: Friday April 15, 2016 

EY Annual Accounting Scholarship 

Scholarship Provider: Ernst & Young Ltd. Cayman Islands 

Value of Scholarship: Up to USD 30,000 per annum (renewable 

for up to 5 years, or until the recipient qualifies to write the US-CPA 

exams). Eligible candidates must be accepted and/or enrolled in an 

accredited University/College Program. Contact EY HR Manager at 62 

Forum Lane, Camana Bay, Grand Cayman, KY1-1106 

Application Period: Applications close April 15, Annually 

Butterfield Undergraduate Scholarship 

Scholarship Provider: Butterfield Bank (Cayman) Limited 

(Cindy.Cranston@Butterfieldgroup.com) 

Value of Scholarship: Up to USD 30,000 per year for up to 4 years 

for students between the ages of 17 and 25 who wish to pursue an 

undergraduate degree not exceeding 4 years. Students should have 

proved academic acheivements and leadership abilities. 

Application Period: Applications close by April 29, 2016 

Standard Local Scholarship 

Scholarship Provider: Education Council c/o Ministry of Education 

Value of Scholarship: To pursue undergraduate & postgraduate 

study at the local universities (UCCI and ICCI). Full scholarship 

covering tuition & books for both full-time & part-time study. 

Application Period: Mar 1- Apr 30, Annually 

Local A’ Level Scholarship 


Value of Scholarship: Local A Level Scholarships to attend St. 

Ignatius or Cayman Prep for 2 years. 1st & 2nd years are tiered 

funding, based on O’Levels passes, up to a max of KYD 7,000. 


Local Law School Scholarship 


Value of Scholarship: To pursue undergraduate study at the local 

law school. Partial scholarship covering tuition for full-time study 

and tuition & books for part-time study up to max KYD 7,500 p.a. 


Credit Union Educational Grant 

Scholarship Provider: The Cayman Islands Civil Service Association 

Co-operative Credit Union Limited 

(cicsacu@candw.ky / infor@cicsa-creditunion.org) 

Value of Scholarship: Partial Education Grants to Member or child 

of Member who are pusuing local and overseas tertiary level training. 

Application Period: Applications close 30 April, Annually 

Credit Union Scholarship 

Scholarship Provider: The Cayman Islands Civil Service Association 

Co-operative Credit Union Limited 

(cicsacu@candw.ky / infor@cicsa-creditunion.org) 

Value of Scholarship: A full scholarship to undertake studies in 

Fiancial Cooperatives (Credit Unions) at the bachelor or master’s level. 

(available to Member or Child of Member) 

Application Period: Applications close 30 April, Annually 

Visual Arts Scholarship 2016/17 

Scholarship Provider: Deutsche Bank, National Gallery of the Cayman 

Islands (education@nationalgallery.org.ky) 

Value of Scholarhsip: Up to USD 20,000 per annum for a maximum 

of four years, to a student who wishes to pursue an undergraduate 

degree in the visual arts field and furthermore wishes to pursue a 

career in visual arts in the Cayman Islands. 

Application Period: Applications accepted 1 Jan - April 30, 2016 

Maples and Calder Non-Legal Scholarship Programme 


(scholarships@maplesandcalder.com.) 

Value of Scholarship: Value of scholarship is up to USD 15,000, 

the intent is to cover any shortfall funding than a full scholarship. 


CUC 

Scholarship Provider: Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUC) 

Value of Scholarship: Up to KYD 25,000 per annum, primarily to 

students wishing to study Engineering. 

Application Period: Scholarship not awarded on annual basis. When 

the scholarship is available for application – submissions accepted 

between Jan 1 - April 30 

Deloitte Scholarship Programme 

Scholarship Provider: Deloitte 

(https://mycareer.deloitte.com/ky/en/scholarships) 

Value of Scholarship: Up to USD 30,000 per year for a Bachelor’s/ 

Master’s degree available for students attending university locally and/ 

or for overseas study looking to pursue a career in public accounting. 


Undergraduate Scholarship (Preference Given to Legal) 

Scholarship Provider: Campbells 

Value of Scholarship: USD 20,000 per annum for two years. 

Scholarships applications are accepted for both legal and non-legal but 

preference will be given to legal. 

Contact: ndheerwatson@campbellslegal.com 

Application Period: Deadline: April 30, 2016 

Bachelor’s Degree Scholarship Program (local or overseas) 

Scholarship Provider: Rawlinson & Hunter Limited 

Value of Scholarship: USD 30,000 per year for up to four years. 

Contact:nicola.martyn@rawlinson-hunter.com.ky 


MUFG Academic Scholarship 

Scholarship Provider: MUFG Alternative Fund Services (Cayman) 

Limited 

Value of Scholarship: USD 20,000 (conditions apply). Contact 

Natasja Levy, Head of Human Resources –Caribbean 

Email: nlevy@mfsadmin.com 


Rotaract Blue Cayman Islands Fred Speirs Vocational Grant 

Scholarship Provider: Rotaract Blue (rotaractblue@gmail.com) 

Value of Scholarship: For students aged between 16 and 30 who 

wish to pursue a vocational or technical course in Cayman or 

overseas. Value varies according to subject chosen and 

funds available. 

Application Period: Applications close in May each year 

KPMG Accounting Scholarship Opportunities 

Scholarship Provider: KPMG (cindyreid@kpmg.ky) 

Value of Scholarship: Up to USD 30,000 per year available 

for students for overseas study looking to pursue a career in 

public accounting. Funding is also available for study locally 

at UCCI. 

Application Period: Priority deadline is Feb 1 but applications may be 

deliverd to KPMG until May 1, Annually 

The Novelette A. Ebanks Inspirational Scholarship 

Scholarship Provider: KPMG (cindyreid@kpmg.ky) 

Value of Scholarship: A Local or overseas scholarship for students 

who wish to pursue a career in Acounting, Actuarial Science, Finance 

or Information Technology. 

Application Period: Priority deadline is Feb 1 but applications may be 

deliverd to KPMG until May 1, Annually

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IMAC Educational Scholarship 

Scholarship Provider: Insurance Managers Association of Cayman 

Educational Scholarship Fund 

Value of Scholarship: Up to USD 40,000 per annum for 4 years. 

Applicants must be Caymanian and be looking to study for a first 

degree overseas. Full details available at: www.caymancaptive.ky 

Application Period: Applications close early May, Annually 

The Alvin Aaron CIBC FirstCaribbean Scholarship 

Scholarship Provider: CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank 

Value of Scholarship: USD 25,000 per annum for two years. 

The scholarship program is awarded each year to support the 

educational development of young Caymanians who have 

completed an Associate’s Degree and wish to continue their studies 

to complete an undergraduate degree in a field of studies that is of 

particular relevance to the local Financial Industry. 

Application Period: Deadline: May 22, 2016 

William A. Dart Memorial Scholarship 

Scholarship Provider: Dart 

Value of Scholarship: Available for students of strong academic 

standing planning tertiary education. 

Visit www.mindsinspired.ky to download application form. 

Application Period: Deadline: Friday May 27, 2016 

Carey Olsen Articled Clerk Programme 

Scholarship Provider: Carey Olsen 

Value of Scholarship: The value is ‘market rate’. To apply, send a 

covering letter, your curriculum vitae and proof of your Caymanian 

status to recruitment@careyolsen.com 

Application Period: Deadline: Friday May 27, 2016 

Conyers Dill & Pearman Legal Secretary Scholarship 

Scholarship Provider: Conyers Dill & Pearman 

Value of Scholarship: Value is the cost of course for 2015/2016 Academic 

year. Contact Keisha Syms by email: Keisha.Syms@conyersdill.com 


Ogier Scholarship 

Scholarship Provider: Ogier 

Value of Scholarship: Up to USD 25,000 per year. 

Contact: caymanlegal.recruitment@ogier.com 


Appleby Legal Education Scholarship 

Scholarship Provider: Appleby Global (cgrizzel@applebyglobal.com) 

Value of Scholarship: Up to USD 92,000 total funding available to 

Caymanians intending to pursue a career as a lawyer at the Truman 

Bodden Law School or an approved overseas university. 

Application Period: Applications close end of May each year 

Scotiabank Student Bursary 

Scholarship Provider: Scotiabank & Trust (Cayman) Ltd. 

Value of Scholarship: The Scotiabank Student Bursary is awarded 

annually to five Caymanian students looking to pursue an under 

rgraduate degree in business or finance at a university/college 

overseas. Each bursary is US$5,000 and awarded annually. 

Application Period: May 1 - last Friday in June, 2016 

Corine Thompson Memorial Scholarship Fund 

Scholarship Provider: Business & Professional Women’ Club of Grand 

Cayman (bpwgcmscholarship@gmail.com) 

Value of Scholarship: KYD 2000 per student per year, Associate 

Degree to ICCI or UCCI two year programme, maximum 4. 

Application Period: Applications close June 30, 2016 

NCVO’s John Gray Fund 

Scholarship Provider: NCVO (ncvocoordinator@ncvo.org.ky) 

Value of Scholarship: This is a ‘top up’ fund of around USD 1-2,000 

per annum intended to assist first degree students (who have 

tuition covered through other scholarships) to purchase items 

such as books, etc. 

Application Period: Applications accepted in June/July for review and 

disbursement of funds in August 

Greenlight’s Scholarship Program 

Scholarship Provider: Greenlight Re 

Value of Scholarship: Monetary assistance is granted to Cayman 

resident students who wish to further their post high school 

education locally at The UCCI, the ICCI or locally based vocational 

training. Contact charity@greenlightre.ky. 

Application Period: Between June 1 to August 1, 2016 

The Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman, Culinary Arts and Food 

Service Management Scholarship Programme 

Scholarship Provider: The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, Johnson& 

Wales University (page.sciotto@jwu.edu) 

Value of Scholarship: Full cost of tuition, room and board and 

academic fees for up to four years. To pursue a bachelor degree in 

culinary arts and food management at any Johnson & Wales US 

campus (Rhode Island, Florida, Colorado or North Carolina), plus a 

paid internship at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman resort for each 

year of study. 

Application Period: Application deadline is July 1, Annually 

United World Colleges Caymanian Scholar 

Scholarship Provider: UWC Cayman Islands 

Value of Scholarship: UWC scholars study for the pre-university 

International Baccalaureate Diploma at one of 15 prestigious 

colleges around the world. Caymanian students aged 15 or 16 

can apply through the Cayman Islands National Committee. The 

number of selected students, college placements and scholarship 

awards vary each year, but funding may be awarded up to full 

coverage of tuition, accommodation, travel and other costs. 

Selection is carried out based entirely on merit and UWC is 

committed to meeting the full financial need of all scholars. 

Facebook page www.facebook.com 

Application Period: For August 2017 entry, applications will be due in 

September 2016. 

The Zak Quappe Flight Scholarship 

Scholarship Provider: The Scholarship Committee of the Zak Quappe 

Flight Scholarship 

Value of Scholarship: The scholarship will support a local 

Caymanian to gain their private pilot’s license. The costs of flight 

school, training flights and possible travel and expenses are included 

(some will need to be done in the US). In many cases this can run 

between USD 12,000 to $15,000. The scholarship was set up by the 

family of the late Zak Quappe who was a flight instruction and had a 

passion for flying from very young. Contact sebanks@me.com 

Application Period: Awarded Annually 

National Gallery of the Cayman Islands Ed and Barbara 

Oliver Scholarship 

Scholarship Provider: Ed and Barbara Oliver 

Value of Scholarship: Two teen scholarships are available for each 

of the continuing education courses on offer at the National Gallery 

Education Centre. 

Application Period: Open throughout the year 

Scholarships listings - please note: 

The scholarships listings are compiled by the Scholarship Secretariat for the Ministry of Education, and by Lisa Beauchamp of the Cayman Islands 

Yellow Pages. Listings are formatted using information submitted directly by companies offering scholarships and by researching companies’ 

websites. We apologize if we have not included your scholarship and welcome submissions to be emailed to lbeauchamp@globaldirectories.com.


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Cayman Government Scholarships 

Most frequently asked questions 

TVET grant application forms which are found on the scholarship 

website at www.education.gov.ky/scholarships. (Normal 

requirements are that an applicant must first complete at least two 

years of local study first). 

Q. How do I apply for a local or overseas scholarship from the 

Education Council? 

A. You can apply for a local or overseas scholarship by going to 

the Scholarships webpage at www.education.gov.ky/scholarships. 

The entire application process in online and you will be required 

to complete an online application together with other supporting 

documentation which must be uploaded to the system. You 

can contact the Scholarship Secretariat for guidance at by email: 

scholarships@gov.ky or telephone: 244-2482. 

Q. What are the academic criteria required to qualify for an 

Education Council Scholarship? 

A. The criteria for the various local and overseas scholarships are 

noted in each of the relevant application forms on the 2nd page. 

Each application form is available on our website at 

www.education.gov.ky/scholarships 

Q. What are the deadlines for submission of application forms? 

A. The Overseas scholarship application period is 15th November 

– 31st January annually. The Local Scholarship application period 

is 1st March – 30th April annually. 

Q. Am I able to apply for a scholarship to pursue online studies? 

A. Yes, Education Council Scholarships are available to pursue 

online studies at the undergraduate level at ICCI and the UWI 

Open Campus. Online study with an overseas institution is only 

available at the post-graduate degree level or higher. (i.e. Masters 

level or higher) 

Q. Are scholarships available to pursue certificate programmes 

at UCCI or technical/vocational programmes overseas? 

A. Yes, there are TVET Educational Grants available from 

the Education Council to pursue non-professional certificate 

programmes at UCCI and some vocational/technical programmes 

at overseas institutions. Some of the vocational studies undertaken 

include automotive technology, electrical technology, ship 

building, plumbing & construction technology, paramedical, 

radiology and phlebotomy technology for example. TVET grant 

forms can be found on our Scholarship website (www.education. 

gov.ky/scholarships) and potential candidates are encouraged to 

communicate with the Secretariat about these opportunities 

(email: scholarships@gov.ky ) . 

Q. Am I able to obtain an Education Council Scholarship to 

attend an overseas institution immediately after I finish High 

School? 

A. There is provision for persons achieving the required high 

school grades to attend an overseas institution immediately after 

high school. These opportunities are noted on the overseas and 

Q. Does my acceptance at a local or overseas institution 

guarantee the award of a scholarship? 

A. No, the acceptance into a university locally or overseas, does not 

guarantee the award of a scholarship. It forms part of the 

requirements but other criteria including academics must be met. 

Acceptances letters and final transcripts can be submitted after the 

closing dates of local and overseas scholarships, so do not withhold 

your scholarship applications for that reasons. 

Q. What do I have to do to maintain my local or overseas scholarship? 

A. Both local and overseas undergraduate scholarship recipients 

are required to achieve a minimum semester GPA of 2.5 (US) / 2:2 

(UK) during their first year of studies whether locally or overseas 

and a minimum semester GPA of 3.0 (US) / 2:1 (UK) during 

subsequent years of study. Post-graduate scholarship recipients 

are required to achieve a minimum semester GPA of 3.0 (US) / 

2:1 (UK) throughout their studies. A’ Level students are required 

to achieve grades C, C, D in 3 out of 4 AS subjects taken in the 1st 

year to continue funding into their 2nd year of studies. 

Overseas scholars are required to submit receipts, grade reports, 

new registration information and transcripts at the end of each 

semester to the Secretariat to maintain their scholarship. 

Q. Are scholarship opportunities available to persons who have 

Special Education Needs and wish to pursue tertiary education? 

A. There are provisions available to accommodate high school 

graduates with Special Education Needs and applicants are 

encouraged to communicate with the Secretariat about these 

opportunities (email: scholarships@gov.ky ). 

Q. Is career and tertiary education guidance provided if I am 

unsure of the post-secondary opportunities available to me? 

A. Yes, the Scholarship Secretariat does offer career and tertiary 

education guidance to anyone needing assistance. Continued 

support is offered to Education Council scholars during their 

post-secondary and tertiary experience. 

Q. Are local and overseas scholarship opportunities available to 

mature candidates? 

A. Yes, both local and overseas scholarship opportunities are 

available to mature persons who are encouraged to contact the 

Scholarship Secretariat by email: scholarships@gov.ky . 

Q. What Can I do as an applicant to help the process run as 

smoothly and quickly as possible? 

A. You can ensure that you complete the application as directed, 

that you provide all required documents including updated 

information in a timely fashion during all aspects of the 

scholarship from applying for to maintaining your scholarship.

C A YMAN ISLANDS G OVERNME N T 

MINISTRY OF 

EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT 

& GENDER AFFAIRS 

NATIONAL WORKFORCE 

DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 


MINISTRY OF 

EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT 

& GENDER AFFAIRS 

Scholarship Opportunities 


NATIONAL WORKFORCE 

DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 

LOCAL Scholarships 

Application Period: 1st March – 30th April 2016 

The local scholarship can facilitate a Fall 2016/Spring 2017 start date at 

UCCI, ICCI, UWI Open Campus, Truman Bodden Law School or A Levels. 

Those Year 11 JGHS, CHHS and LSHS students wanting to pursue A Level studies 

ONLY beginning Fall 2016, must also complete this application process. 

OVERSEAS Scholarships 

Application Period: 15th November 2016 - 31st January 2017 

The overseas scholarship can facilitate a Fall 2017/Spring 2018 start date. 

Scholarships are available to pursue tertiary studies at an overseas institution for: - 

TVET, Associate, Bachelor, Master & PhD studies. 

For both Local and Overseas Scholarships: 

* No late applications accepted! ion periods. 

* Do not delay applications because grades are not yet available. 

* APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE ONLINE (or they will not be accepted) 

To apply and obtain application forms, criteria and required documentation visit: 

www.education.gov.ky/scholarships 

Contact the Scholarship Secretariat at: 

Phone: 244-2482 • Email: scholarships@gov.ky

Cayman Scholarship Directory 2016

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