Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development & Labour
PRESS RELEASE
Ryerson University-Saint Lucia Scholarship Programme
Ryerson University’s G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is offering scholarships to Saint
Lucian nationals for online certificate programs and courses to help individuals achieve their life and
career goals. This award was established to assist a student who has financial need, to gain access to
online learning opportunities through Ryerson University’s G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing
Education, Canada’s leading provider of university-based adult education. Please visit: http://ceonline.ryerson.ca/ce/calendar/default.aspx?section=program&sub=cert&cert
to
review
Ryerson
University’s fully online certificates which will be the areas for study under this scholarship programme.
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible for selection an applicant must:
1. Be a national of Saint Lucia.
2. Have a minimum of five (5) CXC General Proficiency Subjects Grades 1 & 2, including Mathematics
and English.
3. Be in generally good health to complete the program successfully.
4. Be 21 years or older at the time of application.
5. Show proof of financial need.
This award will enable you to study online and complete a Ryerson University postsecondary certificate
in the subject of your choice and is for studies commencing Spring 2014. Courses will begin the week of
May 3rd, 2014.
Any applicant would need to have the required prerequisites for their chosen area of study. Those details
are listed in the calendar at www.ryerson.ca/ce.
The Government of Saint Lucia Scholarship Application Forms can be downloaded from the Government
website www.govt.lc and can also be obtained from the Human Resource Development (HRD) Department, 4th
Floor, Francis Compton Building, Waterfront, Castries. For further information please contact the HRD
Department at telephone numbers 468-5229/5430.
The deadline for submission of applications to the HRD Department is Monday, March 14 , 2014.
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Released by:
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ESTHER BRATHWAITE
Permanent Secretary
February 25, 2014