“Today’s students deserve an education that stretches far beyond their hometowns,” Conyers said. “Welcoming scholars from the Bahamas brings the world to SC State and sends our impact across the globe. This is the kind of partnership that makes learning an adventure.”
Under the agreement, the Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training in the Bahamas will recruit, screen and select Scholars through its Public School Scholars Programme and additional scholarship pathways. Scholars must meet academic benchmarks, demonstrate financial need and pursue programs of national need as defined by the Ministry.
SC State will admit qualified Scholars, provide scholarships as available, and
support them through arrival, acclimation and matriculation. Students will also receive a $10,680 tuition discount through an in-state tuition abatement, renewable annually for up to four years. The Ministry commits to providing up to $10,000 per publicschool Scholar and $ 7,500 per private, transfer or homeschool Scholar each year to support remaining costs.
Meeting critical workforce needs in Bahamas
Robyn Lynes, chairwoman of the National Scholarship Advisory Committee in the Bahamas, said the partnership arrives at a pivotal moment for her country’s future.
“I think this is groundbreaking for us because we do not have a partner university that offers the kind of programming and curriculum
