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 to successful candidates to pursue undergraduate studies at an accredited higher-education institution, beginning August 2025 and ending February 2026.
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 have a university acceptance letter
The priority areas for 2025 include, but are not limited to:
· Environmental Health (Health Inspector)
· Pharmacy
· Dental Hygiene
· Medical Technology
· Physical Therapy
· Occupational/Speech Therapy
· Health Educator
· Health Services Administration
· Counselling
· Biomedical Engineering
· 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 June 27, 2025:
· Completed Application Form;
· Birth or naturalisation certificate;
· Police Record;
· Passport-sized Picture;
· Certified copies of CXC/CSEC/CAPE passes;
· Copy of acceptance letter from a 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 organisation stating your active involvement; and
· A one-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 Ms. Shelisa Martin-Clarke at 469–5521-Ext 6490.