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Ministry of Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science,
Technology and Vocational Training
PRESS RELEASE
ECONOMIC COST AWARDS 2025
The Department of Education, Innovation and Vocational Training invites applications for Economic Cost Awards for new and continuing students at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Campuses, for the academic year 2025/2026.
To be eligible for an award, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
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be a citizen and reside in Saint Lucia;
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has either gained acceptance to, or is enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at any of the following University of the West Indies (UWI) Campuses: Cave Hill, St Augustine, or Mona; and
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be pursuing an area of study listed on the “Government of Saint Lucia List of Approved Areas for National Training” which can be accessed at
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https://www.govt.lc/publications/government-of-saint-lucia-approved-priority-list
Please note that:
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If an applicant is already enrolled at the University of the West Indies, an official transcript or record of grades is required.
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Self-Financed programmes will not be considered for Economic Cost Awards.
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Post Graduate programmes will not be considered for Economic Cost Awards.
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Economic Cost is awarded for a maximum period of three (3) years. Students requiring additional time for the completion of their programme of study will not be considered after the end of the 3rd academic year.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online via: http://scholarships.education.gov.lc/
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SCAN all required documents (Ensure that all documents are legible).
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Complete the Online Application, and upload the required documents to your online application.
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Incomplete applications will be deemed ineligible.
Required Documents:
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Verified copies of Academic, Professional and Technical Certificates (Verified by the Department of Education).
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Most recent Transcripts or Record of Grades.
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Letter of Admission to Institution (If applicable).
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Physical examination certificate (three (3) months or less) showing good physical and mental health.
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Copy of Birth Certificate.
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Two Letters of Recommendation to be uploaded on the application portal by the Referee (please follow instructions on the application portal).
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Cover Minute from Permanent Secretary/Head of Department, endorsing the request for Training (For Public Service Employees only).
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Statement of Conduct and Work Ethics Form (for Public Service Employees only).
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Resume.
For further information or if experiencing any difficulty when accessing the online portal, please call telephone numbers 468-5229/5434 or send an email to hrd@education.gov.lc or hrdeducation.slu@gmail.com. .
The deadline for the submission of completed Online Application Forms with required documents is Friday, 25th July, 2025.
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April 08, 2025
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