The region’s tourism education charity has launched its 2020 search for Caribbean nationals seeking assistance to aid their studies.a

The CTO Scholarship Foundation – The Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s scholarship programme – is accepting applications for scholarship and students grants until Friday 1 May.

Scholarship of up to US$5000 are being offered for students in aviation or air transport technology, public relations and/or communications and tourism education or human resources.

Study grants are being offered for areas of study that will enhance the development of a sustainable tourism industry and boost service excellence in the region as well as in tourism research or statistics.

The full list of scholarships and grants, along with criteria for qualifications, can be found at: https://bit.ly/2jhVfO3.

Applications are currently being accepted and the deadline for submitting entries is Friday May 1 T 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time). All applications must be submitted online at: https://bit.ly/39hWuZE. Applicants will not be accepted via mail, email or fax.

The foundation selects individuals who demonstrates high levels of achievement and leadership – both within and outside the classroom and who expresses a strong interest in making a positive contribution to Caribbean tourism.

Individuals who wish to make a contribution to the CTO Foundation can do so via its GoFundMe page at: https://www.gofundme.com/cto-scholership-foundation.