Nevis Island Administration
NIA/MUA Scholarship 2026-2027
NIA CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS – The Nevis Island Administration (NIA), in collaboration with the Medical University of the Americas (MUA), encourages individuals who are interested in Health Sciences to apply for the NIA & MUA scholarship opportunity.
Two (2) scholarships will be awarded for successful candidates to pursue undergraduate studies at an accredited higher-education institution, beginning August 2026-February 2027. The scholarships support awardees for up to four (4) years of studies whilst attending the Medical University of the Americas (MUA); the University of the West Indies; the University of Technology; or any four (4) year United States-based institution. Individuals who are already attending University will NOT be considered for this Scholarship.
Persons eligible to apply must be:
· Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
· Must be a citizen of St. Kitts/Nevis
· Must have at least five (5) CXC CSEC passes including Mathematics, English and one (1) Science
· Must be active in community service
· Must be in possession of a university acceptance letter
The priority areas for 2025 includes but not limited to:
· Environmental Health (Health Inspector)
· Pharmacy
· Dental Hygiene
· Medical Technology
· Physical Therapy
· Occupational/Speech Therapy
· Health Educator
· Counselling
· Biomedical Engineering
· Electrical Engineering
· Waste Management & Environmental Protection
· Health Information Management
· Occupational Health & Safety
· Radiography
· Supply Chain Management
· Social Work
· Gender/Gender and Development Studies
For applications to be considered, candidates must present the following documents by 15 May, 2026:
· Completed Application Form;
· Birth or naturalization certificate;
· Police Record;
· Passport Sized Picture;
· Certified copies of CXC/CSEC/CAPE passes;
· Copy of acceptance letter from tertiary institution;
· Official costing of programme including tuition, room and board etc.;
· Letter of reference from high school teacher;
· Letter of reference from a community service organization stating your active involvement; and
· Eight hundred-one thousand (800-1000) word essay stating your future goals and why you are deserving of this scholarship.
Applications MUST be typewritten and submitted in hard copy to the address below:
Chairperson, MUA/NIA Scholarship Committee, ℅ The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health et al Administration Building, Charlestown, Nevis
Questions about eligibility and other matters regarding the application process can be forwarded to min.health@niagovkn.com or to Ms. Shelisa Martin- Clarke at 469–5521-Ext 6490.