Who is eligible for a Brighter Prospects award?
Mayaro and Rio Claro residents.
When is the application deadline for a Brighter Prospects scholarship?
September 08 2023.
How many scholarships are offered every year?
Answer: The number of Brighter Prospects scholarships awarded each year is determined by bpTT in the following areas:
Two scholarships are awarded for the pursuit of Master's degrees.
N.B. All year 1 medical students will be automatically considered for the Jerome Alexander Scholarship.How can I apply for a Brighter Prospects scholarship?
You can apply for a scholarship online at http://bpttbrighterprospects.com
I previously received a Brighter Prospects scholarship for my undergraduate studies and now I have been accepted to do my Master's degree. Will I automatically receive a Brighter Prospects scholarship for pursuit of my Master's degree? How do I apply for a Brighter Prospects scholarship for pursuit of my Master's degree?
No, if you would like to receive a scholarship to pursue a Master's degree you will need to reapply to the Brighter Prospects scholarship awards programme.
What is the duration of the Brighter Prospects scholarship award?
The Brighter Prospects scholarship will be awarded for the duration of your vocational/academic programme and for a maximum of 4 years. Medical students' scholarships will be awarded for a maximum of 5 years.
What do I have to do to maintain my award?
To maintain your award you must maintain a GPA of 2.5 and above – you will be required to upload unofficial/official copies of your transcripts to your online profile by the end of February and July of each academic year.
What happens to my award if I: change my degree programme/transfer to another tertiary level institution/need a leave of absence from my studies/my graduation date has changed
You are required to notify us in writing if any of the above has occurred and the committee will consider the merits of each case.
How often must I update my profile?
You are required to update your profile information as soon as any of your data becomes outdated.
Who selects the scholarship award winners?
The Brighter Prospects committee, comprising community representatives, evaluates and selects award winners.
How will I be notified if I have been selected to receive an award?
An automated email from bp Trinidad and Tobago's Communications and Advocacy Department will be sent to successful and unsuccessful applicants.
How will the scholarship funds be disbursed?
All scholarship funds will be paid via wire-transfer to the bank accounts of successful applicants. All successful scholarship applicants are required to enter their banking details in their database profile.
My question is not included in the FAQ, who can I contact for more information on the scholarship programme?
Please contact Mr. Matthew Pierre, bpTT's Community Liaison Officer for more information. Mr. Pierre can be contacted at Matthew.Pierre@bp.com or 630 -7443.