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Who is eligible for a Brighter Prospects award?

Residents of Guayaguayare, Mayaro, Rio Claro and surrounding villages are eligible to apply.

September 05, 2025.

The number of Brighter Prospects scholarships awarded each year is determined by bpTT in the following areas:
- Vocational training
- Tertiary level certificates and diplomas
- Undergraduate degrees
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.

You can apply for a scholarship online at http://bpttbrighterprospects.com

No, you are not eligible to apply for a Brighter Prospects scholarship award if you are currently receiving another scholarship or bursary. Should you receive a bursary or scholarship while in the programme, you will need to notify us.

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.

The Brighter Prospects scholarship is awarded for the following maximum duration limits, depending on the programme category (full-time or part-time status): Certificate / Diploma: up to 1 year; Associate Degree: up to 2 years; Undergraduate Degree: up to 3 years; Undergraduate Degree for Nursing, Radiography and Optometry: up to 4 years; Postgraduate Degree: up to 2 years; Medical Degree and Doctor of Pharmacy: up to 5 years.

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.

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.

You are required to update your profile information as soon as any of your data becomes outdated or if prompted to do so via the website.

The Brighter Prospects committee, comprising community representatives, evaluates and selects award winners.

Confirmation of the award will be sent directly via email to successful and unsuccessful applicants.

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.

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.

Please email: BrighterbpTT@bp.com or WhatsApp: 743-1299