BAMSI Government Tertiary Education Grant

All applicants must be Bahamian citizens, who are not in possession of another award/scholarship at the time of application. Applicants (new and returning) must be pursuing a minimum full time credit load of 12 credits per semester and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

It covers tuition, course fees (technology fee; student activity fee; Library fee; course lab or studio fee), textbooks, course external examination fee (as applicable).

The grant does not cover non-instructional fees like the security deposit, application, graduation, drop/add, challenge exams, change of program, and such fees. It does not include payments for courses taken during the summer, nor the cost of taking repeat courses.

ACCOMMODATION, MEALS, AND PERSONAL EXPENSES ARE NOT COVERED AND ARE THE RESPONSIBLITY OF THE STUDENT. 

The grant can be used for any of our Associate Degree programs (not short professional development courses).

Yes. You have to apply for the BAMSI Education Grant, as it is your choice to be considered or not. It is not automatically granted as you may already have a scholarship or another award that covers tuition and costs, or you may choose to cover the cost yourself, or you may not be eligible based on the criteria.

Individuals can apply online at www.bamsibahamas.edu.bs.

New Students: First Complete the BAMSI Undergraduate Application Form.  You have to be a Bahamian citizen and an enrolled student at BAMSI, registered for a minimum of 12 credits, in order to be eligible for the grant. 

Click on BAMSI Tertiary Education Grant request form in the Scholarships and Awards Section in the Admissions tab. Follow the instructions.

You will be notified of your grant status, after enrollment and registration. 

To  be approved for the BAMSI Grant: First you have to enrol in BAMSI as an undergraduate student, and register for your courses. Next complete the Grant application form, ensuring that you meet the criteria. Once your application has been processed and approved, you will receive a confirmation form through POPULI and your BOAR student email that requires you to read and sign to the terms listed to maintain the grant. The signed form must be emailed to registrar@bamsibahamas.edu.bs. FAILURE to submit the signed form will result in forfeiture of grant funds. Constantly check your student email for updates and notices.

The grant is only available for the Fall and Spring semesters.

– Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or above.

– Students must pursue a minimum full time credit load of 12 credits per semester. Exceptions are final year students who have fewer than 12 credits remaining to complete their program or students who are placed on the academic probation for the one semester grace period

– Students must graduate within the associate degree period of candidacy, unless extenuating circumstances and an extension is granted after verification.

– Maintain minimum satisfactory academic requirements and remain in satisfactory disciplinary standing with the Institute

If your cumulative GPA drops below 2.0, you will be placed on academic probation, but allowed a one (1) semester grace period to bring the GPA up to 2.0 or higher. If you do not, then you will be suspended from the grant.

No. You do not have to re-apply once you have received notice that you qualify for the tuition grant. There is a one-time enrolment process for all grant recipients, provided that you maintain the grant requirements. Failure to do so, may require a reappplication upon your successful eligibility.