• Kusuma Excellence Scholarship (Gibraltar)

    OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE STUDENTS FROM GIBRALTAR

    Welcome to the website for the Kusuma Excellence Scholarship (Gibraltar). This scholarship scheme has been set up by the Kusuma Trust Gibraltar ("the Trust") in order to promote the study of medical, technology/engineering or certain business related subjects (law/jurisprudence are for example excluded from the programme) and to encourage Gibraltar students to follow courses in these subjects at a top university.

    The scholarship scheme has been extended in that the Trust will give consideration to very exceptional students for up to one annual award for each of the following:

     

    • The performing/fine arts (music, painting/sculpture, dance or drama) at an eligible top university or place of study which the selection panel, in its absolute discretion, is satisfied that the place of study where the student has been accepted meets the aims and objectives of the Trust.
    • Sports at an eligible top university or place of study which the selection where the panel, in its absolute discretion, can be satisfied that the place of study where the student has been accepted meets the aims and objectives of the Trust.
    • 2012 will see the introduction of one annual Kusuma Excellence scholarship for studies in Humanities and competition for this is expected to be very high and it may be awarded either to an undergraduate or postgraduate student. In order to keep the number of applications before the panel to a reasonable number the candidates are encouraged to pay particular attention to the quality their online written application and the eligibility criteria set out on this website. The humanities include classics, ancient and modern languages, literature, history, archaeology, philosophy, religion, and anthropology, law and linguistics. 
    • In any given year, as with all the applications, performing/fine arts and sports scholarships will only be awarded if the selection panel is satisfied that the excellence criteria are fully met.
    • Applications for the academic year 2012/2013 open May 1st 2012. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
    • The deadline for applications is 5 pm June 20th 2012. Interviews are likely to be held in the last week of June or  first week of July 2012.

     

    Before considering whether to apply for a scholarship through Kusuma’s scheme please note the following:

    • In order to submit an application form you will need to have received a formal offer letter from one of the eligible top universities for the relevant course.
    • Kusuma will only support students studying: medicine or a technology/engineering or business related course at an eligible university.

    Please also note that existing students who are currently enrolled in an eligible course will NOT be considered for a scholarship. For detailed terms & conditions please click here.

    Awards granted under the Kusuma Excellence Scholarship (Gibraltar) scheme (“the Scheme”) will not only be awarded on academic merit.  Applicants should also demonstrate that they:

    • Have a strong commitment to self-development.
    • Possess good communication skills. 
    • Are keen to succeed, both academically and professionally.
    • Are enthusiastic, energetic, determined and highly motivated.
    • Have a strong desire to contribute to the Gibraltar community.
    • Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the selection panel. This panel is comprised of representatives of the Trust as well as prominent figures of the Gibraltar community such as Leslie Lester, John Bassadone and Olga Zammitt.


    At the interview, the applicants must present the following documents in original:

    • Passport. 
    • All relevant examination certificates/ transcripts. 
    • Original offer letter from the university.
    • Confirmation of acceptance from the university.

    Applicants will also be asked to bring photocopies of these documents as well as a passport sized photograph of themselves.

    The Trust will decide whether to award the scholarship after the interview and successful applicants will be informed via email. Please note that, without exception, the decision of the trustees of the Trust is final.

    Please note that any award received by a successful applicant under the Scheme is independent of and shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any award granted to the applicant under the Gibraltar Government Scholarship scheme.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Ilan Williamson:

    ‘Having already completed my first degree and with my brother simultaneously setting off to begin his university education, the chances of me being able to finance this two-year MSc were looking slim, to say the least. By granting me this bursary, the Kusuma Trust allowed me to take this step further in my education, thus ensuring that I would be able to pursue the career of my choice. Although interesting and rewarding, my first degree was so broad that I was finding it difficult to see where I would fit in the job market. During my first degree I realised that I wanted to pursue a career as an Environmental Health Officer. However, I realised that I would need to obtain the right qualifications.”

    “The Kusuma Trust gave me an opportunity to re-position my life, a chance which not everyone is lucky enough to have. This is why I think that the Kusuma Trust is looking to help people in Gibraltar to reach their full potential and achieve their aspirations.’