Student Opportunities in the Caribbean

Explore Scholarships, Internships, Leadership Programs & Event Registrations

Schorships & Funding

Organization of American States (OAS) Scholarships
Offers scholarships to students from English-speaking Caribbean countries and Suriname for undergraduate and graduate studies at participating institutions in OAS member states (excluding the applicant’s home country).

Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund
Provides interest-free educational loans (up to US$15,000) for citizens from Latin America and Caribbean OAS Member States to study in the United States.

CTO Foundation Scholarships & Grants
The Caribbean Tourism Organization Foundation offers scholarships (up to US$5,000) and study grants (up to US$2,500) for Caribbean nationals pursuing studies in tourism, hospitality, and related fields.

Internships & Job Placements

CCRIF Regional Internship Programme
Provides career-related work experience for CARICOM and CCRIF Caribbean member country citizens, focusing on disaster risk management, climate change, and related fields. Internships are available on-site and virtually.

SPISE Internship Program (Caribbean Science Foundation)
Offers internships for Caribbean post-secondary or tertiary students at biotech and high-tech companies in the US, Canada, UK, and the Caribbean. Duration ranges from 4 to 12 weeks.

Caribbean Development Bank Internship Programme
Open to students or recent graduates from CDB member countries, providing practical work experience in various fields. The program runs annually, with a June intake.

Caribbean Internship Project
Matches tertiary students with local agencies for internships, especially in social work and education, enhancing both student experience and agency capacity.

Leadership & Competitions

UWI Student Entrepreneurial & Climate Change Competitions
The University of the West Indies hosts competitions such as the Climate Change Competition, where students propose entrepreneurial solutions to regional challenges.

Caribbean STEM Olympiads
Annual regional competition in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for students and teams representing schools or institutions. Includes financial assistance for eligible participants.

CARICOM Student Debate & Youth Leadership Dialogue
Organized by the Institute of Caribbean Studies, these programs nurture leadership skills and civic engagement among Caribbean students through debates and leadership training.

Junior Achievement Caribbean
Provides programs in entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial literacy for young people across the region.

Event Registration Portals

IN Events Caribbean
Provides customized event registration and RSVP platforms for Caribbean events, including automated confirmations.