Since 2000, Hutchison Ports FCP has been a leader in providing scholarships to students throughout the community. The scholarship program focuses on promoting academic excellence in various fields, developing human resources, and contributing to the local community. 

I. AWARDS

1. Scholarships will be awarded to students upon graduating from High School with a minimum term GPA of 3.0 or students enrolled in an accredited college abroad with a minimum term GPA of 3.0
2. Scholarships will only be awarded for an Associate Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree
3. Scholarship recipients entering college as a freshman in the fall semester will be eligible for renewal of scholarship in the spring semester, provided that the minimum term GPA is maintained
4. A recipient will be awarded a maximum of two awards per year once the term GPA is maintained
5. Scholarship awards will only be offered to students pursuing degrees m the following disciplines:
   • Engineering – Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Environmental
   • Information Technology
   • Business/Commerce
   • Accounting/Finance
   • Health & Safety
   • Maritime/Marine Pilot
6. This list is not exhaustive and is subject to review on a case-by-case basis at Management’s discretion.
7. Priority will be given to students whose parents are unable to meet the cost of their degree programme.

II. ELIGIBILITY

Scholarship applicants must meet the following requirements:

1.  Bahamian citizen
2. Grand Bahama resident who has completed high school in Grand Bahama
3. A minimum term GPA of 3.0
4. Confirmation of acceptance as a full-time student at an accredited college or university abroad

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ARE NOT OFFERED FOR COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAMMES.

III. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

1. Completed Scholarship Application Form
2. High School Diploma and Official Transcript and/or College Transcript
3. Proof of Bahamian citizenship and residency in Grand Bahama
4. Cover letter requesting financial assistance
5. Letter of Acceptance from college or university

IV. CONDITIONS OF AWARD

CONTINUED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING   ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS:

1. Students must maintain the required term GPA of 3.0 or higher throughout the scholarship period and MUST SUBMIT AN OFFICAL TRANSCRIPT OF GRADES AT THE END OF EACH SEMESTER.
2. The award is given in August and renewed in January provided the term GPA is maintained as stipulated, at the discretion of Management.

ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 30 FOR THE FALL SEMESTER AND BY JANUARY 6 FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER.  INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.