The All Bahamas Merit Scholarship-$35,000 Per Year

The All Bahamas Merit Scholarship is the most prestigious scholarship awarded to a single Bahamian candidate. In order to be considered for this award, applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.7 and above, a minimum of eight (8) BGCSEs with at least eight (8) “A” passes and a SAT score of 1220 or higher or an ACT score of 25 or higher (please submit SAT/ACT scores with application by March 31st).

The applicant must also be exceptionally well rounded and have applied to or been accepted to an academically prestigious international college or university. The scholarship has a maximum value of $35,000.00 per year, for up to five years, and is tenable at accredited international colleges and universities. 

Please note, Bahamian high school graduates may still be eligible for this scholarship if they continue in any high school extension programme (approved by the committee) for a maximum of two years.

These students must apply for consideration at the end of their second year. 

Scholarship Checklist

The following documents are needed in order to successfully submit an application. The application process can be started and additional documents may be uploaded up until the relevant scholarship deadline.

The documents needed are as follows:

• A Bahamian passport
• A NIB smart card
• An official acceptance letter
• An official transcript
• Copies of certificates (BGCSE / IBs / APs/ SAT/ SAT IIs, etc)
• Copies of diplomas / degrees / certificates
• Completed essays (as required by each scholarship)
• At least two (2) reference letters
• A schedule of fees (tuition, room and board, etc)*

*Please note that an I-20 form may be used to show the schedule of fees.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS MAY BE HAND DELIVERED OR EMAILED BY A GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR TO moebahamasscholarships@gmail.com

Deadline: March 31, 2025