Department of Workforce Development 2025 Bursary Award Application
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Bursary Awards Philosophy
These funds are meant to be a one-time award, to be utilised for individuals who are enrolled or plan to enroll in: (1) a short-duration programme, (2) single course completion with a local institute or organisation, (3) Associate’s or Post-Graduate Degree, (4) a professionally recognised programme to obtain an Industry Diploma, Certificate or Designation from an accredited organisation or educational institute. (5) Bursary amounts are determined based on a variety of factors, such as course costs, available funding, number of applicants, and prior applicant submissions. The goal is to support as many applicants as possible and provide a level of support that aligns with supporting community professional development. Awards may not cover the full tuition but every effort is made to allocate resourecs fairly across all eligible applicants. NOTE: Funds are to be used directly for tuition or course costs, and students will show proof of cost and enrollment. PLEASE NOTE: Bursary Awards are NOT meant to support applicants pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees. Those degrees are supported via the Overseas Undergraduate Scholarship.
Eligibility Notes
(1) Awards will align with (and never exceed) course/programme costs; maxiumum of $5,000. (2) Successful applicants may receive a maximum of one(1) full programme OR (two) 2 courses not to exceed $5,000 within a single fiscal year. (3) With regards to applications for multiple courses within a fiscal year, courses must demonstrate a progressive relationship, where each subsequent course builds upon the foundational knowledge or competencies of the preceding course. (4) Applicants who submit bursary applications in consecutive fiscal years are required to pursue a course of study that aligns with or represents a logical continuation of their previously funded studies. (5) When an applicant seeks to pursue a course of study that is not aligned with a previously funded area of study, they will be required to consult with a DWD Career Development Officer prior to the subsequent bursary application. (6) An individual is not eligible to recieve more than two (2) bursary awards within any four-year period, regardless of the number of applications submitted during that time. (7) Applicants choosing to enroll in Bermuda College Sponsored Courses MUST show proof that they have been denied funding from Bermuda College. (8) When an applicant seeks to pursue a course of study that is aligned with their present employment industry, DWD will clarify if funding has been sought from the employer or industry Organisation Body, to ensure fiscal prudence and meet the standard of due diligence. (9) All approved courses orprograms must begin or be actively occurring within the fiscal year for which the bursary is awarded and if started within the following fiscal year, are to be completed no later than the end of the following fiscal year. EXAMPLES: A bursary that is awarded in Fiscal Year 2025–2026 (the fiscal year would begin on April 1, 2025) must support studies where an applicant is actively enrolled in the course/programme by or after April 1, 2025. The said course/programme must conclude no later than March 31, 2027. If an applicant is already accepted in a course/programme that starts after April 1, 2026 (perhaps September 2026), they must conclude the course/ programme no later than March 31, 2027.
Application Notes
(1) The window to submit official applications is October 15, 2025-December 15, 2025. (2) Please allow 45 business days post submission for reviews and a response provided. (3) Applicants must be 18 + as of September 1 of the year that the bursary is applied for. (4) Awards will align with (and never exceed) course/programme costs, up to $5,000.
Application Guidance
If you need help to complete this application, please reach out to dwdlearning@gov.bm. We would be happy to assist!
SECTION A: GENERAL INFORMATION
Please refer to the provided guidance notes as you complete your application form.
1. Name of Applicant
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
2. Applicant Date of Birth
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Day
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Month
Year
Birthday
3. Applicant Age
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Current Age
4. Applicant Gender
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Please Select
Male
Female
Other
If there is another gender qualifier you would prefer, please state here.
5. Are you a new applicant or have you received a prevous bursary?
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New Applicant - This is my first time applying.
Returning Applicant - I've received a bursary in the past.
5a. Have you tried to obtain funding from your employer/ Industry Organising Body
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Yes- I have already received funding before and my employer is not in positon to support another course/programe of study.
Yes- I was NOTsuccessful in receiving funding from my employer/ Industry Organising Body and am now coming to the Bermuda Government to ask for funding support.
No - I have not tried to obtain funding from my employer/Industry Organising Body.
5a.Tell us about the funding you've previously received from DWD. 5b. What did we assist you with? 5c.When did you receive that funding? 5d. Are you working in the industry that the bursary supported?
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5b. How much money are you seeking to obtain with this bursary application? Your request must align with the course/programme cost. (i.e. We are not able to provide funding amounts that are higher than the overall course cost.)
We will ask you to submit proof of course / programme costs.
5c. Share how you learned about the bursary awards.
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Employer
Bermuda College
National Certifiation or Apprenticeship Programme
Financial Assistance
Government Social Media Platorms
My Newtwork Social Media Platforms
Newspaper Sources
Other
6. Have you had a background check for your security vetting?
I have requested one and am waiting for the response.
I have completed it and I will attach it below, in Section D.
I need DWD to provide information to help me to apply for security vetting.
6. Applicant Email Address
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example@example.com
7. Applicant Primary Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
8. Applicant Secondary Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
9. Applicant Local Primary Address (This must match your bank statement and all payroll forms)
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
Country
Postal / Zip Code
10a. Parish
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
Parish/State
Postal / Zip Code
10b. Postal Code
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
Country
Postal / Zip Code
11. Social Insurance Number (SIN) (This is legally mandatory for anyone 18 years or above who participates in the workforce.)
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NOTES: (1) This is a six-digit number. (2) To apply for a SIN, visit https://forms.gov.bm/Departments/Social-Insurance/Lookup (3) Note that you will be asked to upload a copy later on in this survey.
11. Please share a bit about how receiving this potential funding support wil impact your personal financial need. (i.e. What financial challenge will this funding solve?)
SECTION B: Bursary Awards Key Points
(1) Bursary awards are not limited to a particular field of study and candidates will have flexibility to explore topics of interest and use the opportunities to upskill, retrain, and enhance their professional abilities. (2) Applicants may complete the studies either in-person, or via an online or distance learning programme. (3) Bursaries are a one-time award, meant to support a student to complete a special certification or to get them over the final hurdles of a short duration post graduate programme. (4) All persons who are applying for courses at The Bermuda College must seek funding there first and show proof that they have applied and have been unsuccessful, before coming to DWD to seek funding.
12. What kind of programme /designation/certification is your funding request for?
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The Bermuda College PACE Programme
The Bermuda College Associate Degree
The Bermuda College Diploma / Certificate
The Adult Education School
C.A.R.E. Learning Centre
ConnectTech
Other Professional Sponsoring Educational Institution/ Organisation
If you chose "Other", please share the name of the Other Professional Sponsoring Educational Institution/Organisation below.
13. In 200-250 words, please share why you wish to pursue this programme, your professional industry (or industry you would like to enter) and the impact accomplishing it will have on your professional and personal life.
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14. Please provide any additional details you think would be helpful for us to know.
SECTION C: Educational Programme Host Information
15. Name of Educational Institution/Organisation
16. Address Educational Institution/Organisation
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province/Country
Postal / Zip Code
17. Course Name/ Programme of Study
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Share the name, designation, certification, that will be pursued.
18. Number of Course /Progamme Credit Hours or Continuing Educational Units (CEUs) (If Applicable)
Put N/A if this is Not Applicable
19. Proposed Course/Programme Start Date
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Day
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Month
Year
Date
20. Proposed Course/Programme Finish Date
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Day
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Month
Year
Date
21. Qualification that will be achieved at the end of the course/programme. (BSSC, G.E.D., Certification Name, Diploma Name, Designation Name, etc.)
Place the name of the qualifcation that
SECTION D: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
23. Required Document: Proof of Social Insurance Number (SIN)
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22. Required Document: Proof of Bermudian Citizenship (Voter's Registration Card/ Bermuda Passport data page and Bermudian status stamp/ Immigration letter)
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23. Required Document: Photo Identification (Driver's License/Passport data and photo page)
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24. Required Document: Resume (Please use a professional format.)
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25. Required Document: Proof of CURRENT enrolment or application AND the programme cost from the accredited Organisation or educational institute.
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26. Required Document: Course / Programme Description, including any credit hours or CEU credits.
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27. Required Document: Letter to show that you were not successful for Bermuda College Financial Aide.
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28. Required Document: Professional / Educational letter of recommendation.
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31. Required Document: Security Vetting Form
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29. Do you have any questions for us?
By signing this form, I hereby share that the information I have provided is accurate. I authorize the Department of Workforce Development to connect wtih any professional organisation to seek clarification of my application. I understand that the application is not considered complete unless all of the required documents are attached and received by the closing of the application window.
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