bermuda scholarships

Legal Education Scholarship - Bermuda

The Partners of Appleby have been awarding scholarships and bursaries to suitably qualified Bermudian applicants since 1977. The responsibility for determining the appropriate criteria, interviewing the applicants and deciding upon the ultimate recipients is vested in the Scholarship Committee which is appointed by the Partners.

1. The current value of the annual scholarship is $30,000. Since account is taken of the applicant's particular circumstances and his or her projected educational and living costs, the Scholarship Committee may increase the amount in appropriate circumstances. However, the Scholarship Committee will not grant the scholarship to an applicant who will benefit from other awards of more than $5,000.
   
   
2. Subject to the recipient achieving satisfactory academic results, the award continues for a period of up to three years (depending on the length of the degree course). Some measure of financial assistance may, at the Scholarship Committee's discretion, be continued thereafter to cover the whole or some part of any further period required for eventual qualification.
   
   
3. The scholarship is available only to Bermudians who intend returning to Bermuda to practice law.
   
   
4. Applicants must be able to satisfy the necessary entrance requirements for acceptance into an accredited law degree course leading to a Commonwealth legal qualification, which in turn will lead to admission to the Bermuda bar.
   
   
5. Applicants must submit the following documents to the Scholarship Committee: (i) two character references and two references as to academic ability; (ii) true copies of all academic records and qualifications; (iii) letter from the Ministry of Labour, Home Affairs and Housing attesting to the fact that applicant has Bermudian status; (iv) a letter from Parent/Guardian/Other undertaking to accept responsibility for any additional funds; (v) medical certificate (not more than 1 year old); (vi) handwritten submission stating career intentions, civic and extra-curricular activities, and why considered qualified to receive this scholarship; (vii) proof of acceptance to any approved university; and (viii) a completed Appleby scholarship application form.
   
   
6. An applicant's financial means, as well as his or her academic ability and suitability for legal studies will be taken into account in choosing the successful recipient.
7. In addition to the scholarship, the Scholarship Committee may, at its discretion, decide to award one or more bursaries in a given year.
   
   
8. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed, in early August, by the Scholarship Committee.
   
   
9. The closing date for applications is 15th July in each year.

Appleby/Berkeley Institute Scholarship - Bermuda

1. The Appleby/Berkeley Institute Scholarship is an annual scholarship, with the possibility for renewal for a second year, for graduating students of The Berkeley Institute, who need financial assistance to continue their education in Bermuda or abroad, at either the Grade 12 and/or Grade 13, or the Associates Degree level.
   
   
2. There are two awards. In addition to the scholarships, the Scholarship Committee may, at its discretion, decide to award one or more bursaries in a given year.
   
   
3. The current value of the annual scholarships is $5,000 each. The responsibility for determining the appropriate criteria, interviewing the applicants and deciding upon the ultimate recipients is vested in the Scholarship Committee. The committee consists of Appleby representatives.
   
   
4. Criteria for Selection: (i) The applicant must have had five years of schooling in Bermuda; (ii) The applicant must graduate successfully from The Berkeley Institute in the year he/she first applies for the scholarship; (iii) The applicant must have a demonstrated record of community service.
   
   
5. The applicant must submit the following documents to the Scholarship Committee: (i) a completed application form; (ii) a letter of acceptance (or provisional acceptance) into a post-secondary programme; (iii) copies of academic certificates and the most recent official school transcript; (iv) a letter from the applicant’s Principal to certify five years of schooling in Bermuda; (v) a reference from a respected member of the community attesting to the applicant’s community involvement, leadership qualities and moral character; (vi) a handwritten statement by the applicant containing information on extra-curricular activities and career intentions; (vii) a completed financial statement form, projecting education expenses and documentation of need.
   
   
6. The applicant's financial means, as well as his or her academic ability will be taken into account in choosing the successful recipient.
   
   
7. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed, in early June, by the Scholarship Committee.
   
   
8. The application deadline is 15 May of each year.

All applications should be submitted electronically via the website. To do this, please select Positions Available and follow the application process by selecting your scholarship and location preference. If you are unable to apply electronically, please refer to the Careers Contacts section of our website to find out the contact details for each Appleby office.