KUSUMA EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP (GIBRALTAR)

Scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the UK and U.S. Courses in engineering, technology, medicine and business at prestigious universities are eligible In very exceptional circumstances consideration for one performing/fine arts scholarship (music, painting/sculpture, dance or drama) and for one sports scholarship in any given year 4 scholarships awarded this year

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 business related subjects and to encourage Gibraltar students to follow courses in these subjects at a top university.

This year 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.

• In any given year 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 2010/2011 will open in May 2010.

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.