CARIBBEAN TOURISM ORGANIZATION (CTO) SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS

CARIBBEAN TOURISM ORGANIZATION (CTO) SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS

St. George’s Grenada, Thursday 21^st February, 2013,  MOEPRU – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is now accepting applications for scholarships from suitably qualified Caribbean nationals wishing to study Tourism or Hospitality at the Master’s Level, and language training for persons already working in the Tourism Sector.

Additionally, the CTO is offering grants of up to US $2,500 to individuals pursuing Tourism/hospitality studies at the Certificate, Diploma, and Associate Degree or First Degree levels.                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Eligibility for scholarships or grants require applicants to have attained their first degree for the Master’s Degree, be working in the area of Tourism/Hospitality and must be a High School Graduate.

Completed Applications must be submitted along with certified copies of academic certificates an transcript, two references, a written essay stating why the foundation support is important and how the candidate hopes to benefit from the area being pursued and a demonstration of leadership capabilities through involvement on carious activities/groups.

For more information on the scholarship and application forms visit http://www.onecaribbean.org/programs/hrdevelopment/scholarship.aspx or http://www.onecaribbean.org/.

Additional information can be accessed through the Human Resource Development Division & Scholarship Desk, Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development on telephone number 440-2737.

Fully completed application must reach CTO Foundation – Scholarship Selection Committee,

Caribbean Tourism Organization, Ground Floor, Baobab Tower, Warrens, St. Michael, Barbados, W.I.  no later than Monday 15^th April, 2013.

That office can be reached on telephone numbers 246-427-5242; Fax: 246-429-3065; or by e-mail: ctobar@caribsurf.com.