DATAS Bursary Application Form

Application for Financial Assistance

Bursary

SECTION A - Personal Details
Please enter N/A for all areas that may not apply.
Approval Status
Upload your Passport Sized Photo for your application. Photos must be 2″x2″ in size with a background that is uniform, plain and white, and free of shadows
Applicant Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
National Identification Number*
Gender*

MaleFemale
Marital Status*

SingleMarriedDivorcedSeparatedWidowedCommon-Law
Country of Birth*
Nationality*
Occupation*
Email Address*
example@example.com
Length of Residence in Tobago*
Village of Residence*
Local Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Present Foreign Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mobile Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Home Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Work Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.

SECTION B - Educational/Professional Background
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State the last institution attended first.*

	Institutions	Entry	Leaving	Certificate/Diplomas/Professional Qualifications Obtained
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Professional Qualifications, Membership of Professional Societies and Military Service (Dates and Rank Applicable):*
Community Involvement:*
Hobbies and Interests:*

Employment Record. Most recent job first.*

	Employer's Name	Position Held	Monthly Gross Salary $	From MM-YYYY	To MM-YYYY
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SECTION C - Family Information
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	Names of Other Persons in Household	Date of Birth (DD- MM- YYYY)	Relationship	Occupation/School	Monthly Salary (If Any) $	STD/FORM/YEAR
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Father's Name (Even if deceased):*

First NameLast Name
Father's Occupation:*
Annual Income:*
Village of Origin*

Children of Father:*

	Name	Age	Occupation/Institution
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Mother's Name (Even if deceased):*

First NameMaiden NameLast Name
Mother's Occupation:*
Annual Income*
Village of Origin*

Children of Mother:*

	Name	Age	Occupation/Institution
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SECTION D - Programme Details
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Level of Programme:*
Name of Programme:*
Name of Institution*
Campus:
Address of Institution*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mode of Study*
Disability (If any, please state)*
School Started*

YesNo
If yes, state academic year started
e.g. 2021/2022
Please name all uploads appropriately.
File Upload - National Identification (front and back)*

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File Upload - Passport (Biodata page 2)*

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File Upload - Electronic Birth Certificate*

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File Upload - Certificates, Degrees or Diplomas*

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File Upload - Acceptance Letter*

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File Upload - Course Outline*

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File Upload - Statement of Benefit to Tobago*

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File Upload - Official Transcript*

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File Upload - Accreditation Letter except UTT, UWI & COSTATT

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File Upload - Medical Certificate*

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File Upload - Curriculum Vitae/ Resume*

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File Upload - Recommendation Letter 1*

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File Upload - Recommendation Letter 2*

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File Upload - Annual Cost Information*

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File Upload Status Letter - Already started the programme?

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File Upload - Proof of income (Payslip /job letter if employed) or (Income expenditure statement) or additional documents.*

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SECTION E - Financial Assistance Required
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Purpose and amount of financial assistance required for the ENTIRE DURATION of the course of study. All currency values should be expressed in Trinidad and Tobago (TTD). Enter all cash values using the format e.g. 1,000.00*

	$	$	$	$	$	Totals
Academic Year(s)
1. Tuition
2. Books
3. Supplies
4. Accommodation
5. Meals
6. Transportation
7. Miscellaneous
GRAND TOTAL

Personal contribution to course of study*
Contribution to course of study by parent, guardian or spouse*
A Total Cost Required
B Total Contribution
Amount Required (A-B)
Exchange Rate*
Currency*
Is the programme GATE funded?*

YesNo
Have you applied for GATE?*

YesNo
If you did not apply or not eligible for GATE, please state reason.*

GATE Clearance Information.*

	Year	Means Rate %	Amount
1

Other sources of Scholarships (from present University/College or any other institution).*

	Year	Amount	Institution	Name of Scholarship/Fund
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2
3
4

Upload supporting documents for other Sources of Scholarships or GATE

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SECTION F - Previous Financial Assistance
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Previous financial assistance from the Tobago House of Assembly. Enter all cash values using the format e.g. 1,000.00*

	Year	Amount $	Divison/Department	Institution Attended	Programme
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Relatives who received financial assistance from the Tobago House of Assembly e.g. (mother, father, sister, brother, uncle, aunt etc.) Enter all cash values using the format e.g. 1,000.00*

	Name	Relationship	Year	Amount $	Institution	Programme
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SECTION G - Statement of Monthly Expenditure
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Expenditure - Enter all cash values using the format e.g. 1,000.00*

	INDIVIDUAL $	HOUSEHOLD $
(i) Bank
(ii) Credit Union
(iii) Government
(iv) Insurance
(v) Other
Mortgage
Rent
Food
Transport
Utilities
(i) Telephone
(ii) Electricity
(iii) Water
House Taxes
Miscellaneous
TOTAL EXPENDITURE

Assets - Enter all cash values using the format e.g. 1,000.00*

	INDIVIDUAL VALUE $	HOUSEHOLD VALUE $
Bank Accounts
Fixed Deposits
Other Shares/Units
Credit Union Shares
Life Insurance CSV
Real Estate
Vehicle
Furniture/Appliances
Other
TOTAL

Liabilities - Enter all cash values using the format e.g. 1,000.00*

	INDIVIDUAL OUSTANDING BALANCE $	INDIVIDUAL MONTHLY PAYMENTS $	HOUSEHOLD OUTSTANDING BALANCE $	HOUSEHOLD MONTHLY PAYMENTS $
Bank Overdrafts
Bank Loans
Credit Card(s)
Credit Union Loans
Monthly Rent/Mortgage
Hire Purchase
Other
TOTAL

SECTION H - Public Officers
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FORM A
1. Applicants employed with the Government of Trinidad and Tobago or the Tobago House of Assembly must submit their application through their respective Ministries/Divisions for comments and the recommendation of the Permanent Secretary/Administrator and head of Divisions/Departments. FORM A MUST be uploaded with the application. Applications not following this directive will not be accepted without being reviewed.

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If you are pursuing the programme on a part time basis during working hours, you must produce written evidence that you have been granted time off in the form of a letter from the Permanent Secretary, Administrator or head of Divisions/Departments.

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SECTION I - Declaration by Applicant
I declare that I am a resident of Tobago and that all statements made in this application are to the best of my knowledge, TRUE, COMPLETE and ACCURATE. If awarded financial assistance, the THA reserves the right to publish the award. I undertake to report in writing to the THA at the end of the award period. I understand that if there is any false representation, this application will be rendered invalid.
I agree
DATAS OFFICER'S NOTES:

	Check If Received	Remarks
1. Recent PASSPORT-SIZED Photo
2. National Identification Card (front and back)
3. Electronic Birth Certificate
4. Passport Bio-data page (page 2)
5. Statement of Benefit to Tobago
6. Certificates, Degrees or Diplomas
7. Acceptance Letter
8. Programme Description/Outline
9. Annual Cost Document
10. Statement of Recognition
11. Official Transcript
12. Recommendation x2
13. Medical Certificate
14. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
15. Form A (if applicable)
16. GATE documents (if applicable)
17. Scholarships (if applicable)
18. Proof of Income

Application for Financial Assistance

SECTION C - Family Information

SECTION D - Programme Details

SECTION E - Financial Assistance Required

SECTION F - Previous Financial Assistance

SECTION G - Statement of Monthly Expenditure

SECTION H - Public Officers

SECTION I - Declaration by Applicant

Section J - DATAS OFFICIAL USE ONLY

-FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY-