Where to find scholarships for international students in Barbados?

I'm an international student exploring options for studying in Barbados and I'm curious about scholarships available there. Are there specific scholarships for non-Barbadian students, and what are the eligibility criteria? Any tips on where to start my search?

Of course, searching for scholarships as an international student can be quite the task. Fortunately, there are definitely some available for international students interested in studying in Barbados.

The Barbados Community College (BCC) and the University of the West Indies (UWI) often hold scholarships for international students. The UWI Open Campus has the Open Scholarships which are open to students across all countries UWI serves, including international students. It's competitive, but it's a great opportunity. The eligibility criteria mainly include academic completeness and excellence, but also consider involvement in extracurricular activities.

You can also look into governmental scholarships. For instance, the Barbados Ministry of Education provides annual scholarships and exhibitions for students who have excelled academically. Each scholarship has its specific criteria, so please visit their official websites for up-to-date and detailed information.

There are also international scholarships and fellowship programs that apply to many countries, including Barbados. Some of these are the Global Scholarships for International Students, Fulbright Scholarships, Rotary peace fellowships, and Commonwealth Scholarships. These scholarships usually require you to be a full-time student and have a certain GPA. However, each scholarship carries its own specific eligibility criteria and processes.

Your last but certainly not least option is to look for scholarships in your home country that fund studying abroad. There are a lot of organizations and foundations in various countries that offer scholarships for their citizens who wish to study abroad, and Barbados may be listed among the eligible study destinations.

I would strongly recommend that you start by defining the study level (undergraduate, master's, or Ph.D.) and field you're interested in because some scholarships may be specific to these areas. Visit the websites of the universities you're interested in and look for information about their scholarships, then widen your search to governmental and international scholarships.

Hope this helps you on your search, and best luck on your studies!