Minister of Tourism and Economic Affairs, Transportation and Telecommunications (MinTEATT) Hon. Ted Richardson, is encouraging young people and other interested persons to apply to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Scholarship Foundation for a study grant.
The process for accepting applications for scholarships and study grants from Caribbean national in CTO member countries is now open until April 15, 2014.
The main aim of the CTO Foundation is to provide opportunities for Caribbean nationals to pursue studies in the areas of tourism, hospitality and language training.
"I believe this is a very good opportunity for our people to upgrade themselves or pursue a study in this area. Tourism is our main business and if opportunities are presented you should jump up at it," Minister of Tourism & Economic Affairs Hon. Ted Richardson said on Thursday.
The foundation selects individuals who demonstrate high levels of achievement and leadership both within and outside the classroom and who express a strong interest in making a positive contribution to Caribbean tourism.
The foundation offers four types of scholarships, up to US$12,000 to study tourism or hospitality at the Master’s level; study grants of up to US$2,500 for tourism/hospitality studies at the certificate, diploma, associate degree; a scholarship of up to US$7,500 offered in the name of the late Audrey Palmer Hawks; and one of up to US$2,500 in the name of CTO’s former Director of Research and Information Management.
Studies can be pursued both within and outside of the region. All application forms are available on the CTO website, www.onecaribbean.org
Since 1998 the CTO Foundation has provided 89 major scholarships and 124 study grants to deserving Caribbean nations, amounting to just over US$813,000.
Major foundation sponsors include American Express, American Airlines, Interval International, the CTO chapters worldwide and numerous allied members.
PHOTO CUTLINE: Minister Hon. Ted Richardson.