The Ministry of Education will provide scholarship opportunities for Bermudian students to attend The University of the West Indies.

Education minister Diallo Rabain said the ministry would dedicate $35,000 from its current scholarship budget to help students in attending one of the three University of West Indies campuses.

He said the funding would cover 80 per cent of the educational expenses of students with the student paying the remaining 20 per cent.

• To read Diallo Rabain’s statement in full, click on the PDF under “Related Media”