Scholarship Details

Bank of Bermuda Foundation Sir Henry Tucker University Scholarship

Donor: Bank of Bermuda Foundation

9 Bermudiana Road Hamilton HM 11 Bermuda Attn: Katrina Smith (Tel 299-5306)

Bank of Bermuda Foundation has supported many different charitable organisations over the years.  We are very proud to have been able to assist them.  We are very pleased to support further education to Bermudians and offer up to 21 scholarships and bursaries annually.

Description

By providing the Bank of Bermuda Foundation Sir Henry Tucker University Scholarship

and Education Grants, we can help ensure the future of our youth and the Island.

Sir Henry Tucker, K.B.E., J.P., joined Bank of Bermuda in 1934 as Secretary. Four years

later he became General Manager and served until 1969. Upon his retirement he was

elected Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Bank of Bermuda Limited

(the Bank) and served in this capacity until 1985. Sir Henry was an elected member of

the House of Assembly from 1938 to 1948 and from 1953 to 1970. In 1964, he formed

the United Bermuda Party and was Government Leader until he stepped down in 1972.

Bank of Bermuda Foundation offers this Scholarship to young Bermudians to

encourage them to achieve their aspirations through the pursuit of higher education.

It is offered also as a tribute to Sir Henry Tucker who made a great contribution to

Bermuda and to the Bank throughout his distinguished career.

 

Other Requirements

Application Guidelines and Conditions

1. The Bank of Bermuda Foundation Sir Henry Tucker University

Scholarship is awarded annually. Its purpose is to provide financial

support of $30,000 per annum over a period not exceeding four

years to a student who is proceeding with undergraduate studies on

a full time basis at a university outside Bermuda. The Scholarship

is tenable at institutions of higher education approved by Bank of

Bermuda Foundation.

2. The Scholarship funds are to be used to contribute to the costs of

tuition, room and board at the place of study and to the cost of travel

to and from the place of study.

3. There are also three Education Grants having a value of $8,000

per annum awarded to the three runners-up to the Scholarship

also to be used to contribute to the cost of full time undergraduate

education for a period of up to four years.

4. The Scholarship award and Education Grants will be made by the

Scholarship Selection Committee.

5. The Scholarship Selection Committee will pay special regard to

evidence of:

a) outstanding scholastic ability;

b) qualities of character, leadership, devotion to duty and

fellowship;

c) ability in athletic, cultural and other non academic pursuits;

d) the relevance to Bermuda of the chosen field of study;

e) the candidates’ appreciation of the achievements and career of

Sir Henry Tucker.

6. Winners of the Scholarship and Education Grants will be chosen on

the basis of merit without regard to financial circumstances.

7. To be eligible for a Bank of Bermuda Foundation Sir Henry Tucker

University Scholarship or Education Grant the candidate must:

a) be Bermudian or hold Bermuda status;

b) be not less than 17 years of age as of the first day of July in the

year of application;

c) have been educated in Bermuda for at least five years;

d) be able to identify specific educational or professional goals or

objectives;

e) be willing, on completion of their studies, to return to Bermuda

and render service to the community.

f) have a GPA of 3.0 (B) or better

8. The Scholarship Selection Committee may decline to award the

Scholarship or Education Grants should it decide, in its discretion,

that there is no suitable candidate.

9. The Scholarship Selection Committee reserves the right to

withdraw the Scholarship or Education Grant if the selected

applicant becomes involved in any activity which, in its opinion

places the prestige of the Scholarship in jeopardy.

10. Continued receipt of the Scholarship is dependent on the scholar

maintaining a G.P.A. of 3.0. (B) or better.

11. The Scholarship and Grant winners shall keep the Scholarship

Selection Committee informed of their progress by timely

submission of grades/transcripts as issued and other written

reports. Failure to comply may lead to suspension or forfeiture of

the Scholarship or Grant.

12. Applicants accepting the Bank of Bermuda Foundation Sir Henry

Tucker University Scholarship will be required to decline or

renounce, as the case may be, any other award made locally for the

duration of the Scholarship.

13. Education Grant winners may accept one other scholarship or

award made locally.

 

 

Please provide the following documentation:

Transcripts

Essay (a personal statement highlighting previous academic and personal achievements, current endeavours and future goals)

 

There are no hardcopy applications for this scholarship.  You must apply by adding to your short-list and clicking apply.