In the continued support of academic excellence and increasing our country’s knowledge and skills base, our Bank now expands its education focus with the offer of an annual scholarship in one of the following subject areas at the University of Guyana. These areas have been identified because of (1) their importance to the development of the key local sectors, Agriculture and Forestry and (2) the increasing need for qualified persons in Civil Engineering and Hydraulics.

Below we detail the areas from among which the successful candidate will be chosen.

Please note that ONLY ONE student per year will be selected from among all applicants. The successful applicant will benefit from a full scholarship to attend the University for the duration of his/her selected programme of study. An annual review of the student’s academic and other performance will guide the continuation of the scholarship offer.

• Faculty of Agriculture & Forestry
  • Degree in Agriculture (Animal Science)
  • Degree in Agriculture (Crop Science)
  • Degree in Agriculture (Soil Science)
  • Degree in Forestry
• Faculty of Natural Sciences
  • B. Sc. Degree in Agricultural Biology
  • B. Sc. Degree in Coastal Resources Management & Conservation
  • Master of Science Degree in Forest Biology
• Faculty of Technology
  • B. Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering

In selecting the most suitable candidate, the following criteria will be examined:

Undergraduate Programmes

The Applicant must:

• have been accepted by the University of Guyana for the chosen degree programme
• demonstrate need for financial assistance
• demonstrate leadership qualities and commitment to academic and extra – curricular activities
• be of good character
• be no more than 25 years old at time of application
• demonstrate a commitment to the development of Guyana
• indicate a link between chosen field of study and career goals

Continuation of scholarship support will be determined by performance – a grade point average of 3.0 is ideal.

Post Graduate Programmes

The Applicant must:

• have been accepted by the University of Guyana to read for the Master’s degree
• have graduated with a grade point average of at least 3.0
• demonstrate need for financial assistance
• demonstrate strong leadership qualities and commitment to academic and extra – curricular activities
• be of good character
• be no more than 30 years old at time of application
• demonstrate a commitment to the development of Guyana
• demonstrate research skills and involvement in activities that are scientific in nature

Measurement of Intangibles at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels

• Leadership qualities and commitment to academic and extra curricular activities
• Membership / affiliation to youth groups and service organisations
• Role performed / position held in youth groups and service organisations
• Extent of involvement (number of organisations, years of service)

  - Good Character

  • References provided by the applicant
  • Infringements of the law

  - Must demonstrate a commitment to the development of Guyana

  • This will be derived from responses to specific questions, re:

  - role individual sees for himself / herself after graduation

  - future plans

Application forms can be uplifted from:

NBIC Education Centre
177-178 Waterloo Street
North Cummingsburg
Georgetown
Guyana

Or from our Bank’s website by clicking HERE

Please submit your completed forms to:

The Chairperson
Education Committee
NBIC Education Centre
177-178 Waterloo Street
North Cummingsburg
Georgetown
Guyana
The closing date for submission of applications is Friday, June 23, 2005.