BPTT’s Brighter Prospects Scholarship Award Programme is aimed at supporting eligible students residing in the communities of Guayaguayare, Mayaro, Rio Claro and surrounding villages in their pursuit of higher education. This programme is designed to alleviate financial burdens, promote educational equity and foster community development by empowering students from diverse backgrounds.
Objective- The primary objectives of bpTT’s Brighter Prospects Scholarship Award Programme are to provide financial assistance to students with demonstrated need, encourage academic excellence, support community development through volunteerism activity and enhance access to educational opportunities.
To award scholarships that may help cover tuition costs or support related expenses, ensuring recipients can focus on their studies without the stress of financial constraints. In accordance with the terms of funding through bpTT's Brighter Prospects Scholarship Award Programme, students are required to upload each year:
Academic transcripts showing their GPA scores each academic semester
Official documentation to attest the total number of hours of voluntary service
Students are required to attend their programme of study, maintain a minimum GPA score of 2.5 and participate in a community development programme on a voluntary basis for a minimum of 30 hours each academic year.
Community Involvement: Participation in a community development project through volunteer service is mandatory.
All scholarship recipients must complete at least 30 hours of voluntary service per year and provide a signed letter / official documentation from the organization(s) for the total number of hours of voluntary service completed each academic year.
The Jerome Alexander award was established in 2025, to honor the memory of Jerome Alexander, a medical student from Mayaro, who tragically passed away. This award is presented to one medical student from each annual intake in recognition of outstanding achievements, and in honor of Jerome’s life.
It serves as a lasting tribute to his contributions and spirit, celebrating those who exemplify the qualities he demonstrated in their academic or personal endeavors.