The Ministry of Human Resources in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), has issued a notice, in relation to available scholarships to pursue studies in Health Science related fields.

In that regard, the NIA in collaboration with the Medical University of the Americas (MUA) is encouraging individuals who are interested in Health Sciences to apply for the NIA/MUA scholarship opportunity.

Two scholarships will be awarded for successful candidates to pursue undergraduate studies at an accredited higher-education institution. The scholarships support awardees for up to four years of study while attending the Medical University of the Americas (MUA), the University of the West Indies; the University of Technology; or any four-year United States based institution. Individuals who are already attending university will NOT be considered for this scholarship.

Persons eligible to apply must be: Must be at least 18 years of age. The priority areas for 2023 includes but not limited to: Optometry, Environmental Health (for Environmental Health Officers), Nutrition/Dietetics, Biomedical Engineering, Radiology and Pharmacology. For more details, call 469-5521.