September 06, 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 https://brighterprospectsbptt.com

Yes, you are eligible to apply for a Brighter Prospects scholarship award if you are currently receiving another scholarship or bursary.

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You are required to update your profile information as soon as any of your data becomes outdated or if prompted to do so via the website.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

Yes. It is a mandatory requirement that all scholarship recipients submit an official transcript from their academic institution. If your academic institution provides a grade report, this is considered an interim document and does not replace the requirement for an official transcript. For example, all UTT students are required to submit an official transcript from UTT. All transcripts with GPA scores must be official — this is a mandatory requirement.

A letter of enrolment is requested and mandated for all continuing students to ensure accurate tracking of enrolment status and eligibility. All continuing students returning from a period of Leave of Absence are also mandated to submit a letter of enrolment. If for any reason, your academic plan changes during the term (e.g., return from Leave of Absence, programme transfer, deferral or withdrawal), you are required to inform the Brighter Prospects Team via email within 7 days. Failure to do so may affect your scholarship status and continued eligibility for funding consideration.