Government Touts Record Scholarship Numbers and UWI Five Islands Enrollment

The government’s commitment to expanding access to tertiary education has been noted in the budget debate, with Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Shenella Govia, reporting record-breaking achievements in scholarships and university enrollment.

Senator Govia revealed that 1,752 students are currently benefiting from the Prime Minister’s Scholarship program, which has become a cornerstone of the administration’s push to make higher education more accessible.

She also pointed out the success of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands campus, where 1,000 students are enrolled under the scholarship initiative.

“Once you apply to UWI Five Islands, tuition is completely free under the Prime Minister’s Scholarship program,” Govia explained, describing the initiative as a transformative tool for national development.

The senator also underscored the government’s strategic focus on priority areas for scholarship funding, including education, tourism, hospitality management, and STEM fields.

“The Ministry of Education provides a list of priority areas, ensuring that scholarship recipients align with the country’s developmental needs,” she stated.

In addition to local opportunities, Govia highlighted the government’s efforts to provide international scholarships, noting that students are pursuing advanced degrees in tourism and hospitality management in China and other institutions globally.

The administration’s investment in education, she argued, is a critical step toward building a skilled and competitive workforce.

Govia contrasted these efforts with the previous administration’s policies, asserting that the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) has delivered tangible results in empowering youth through education.

Govia said with plans to further enhance educational opportunities, including the development of early childhood education centers and expanded technical training, the government is positioning itself as a champion of upward mobility and national progress through education.

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