Application portal for GOAL scholarship programmes open
Guyanese seeking opportunities to advance their tertiary education can now apply for a scholarship through the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) programme.
The application portal is now open, and prospective students are encouraged to apply before the deadline of 11:59 pm on February 28, 2025.
Interested individuals can access a wide range of programmes at various levels, including vocational certificates, undergraduate diplomas, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate diplomas, master’s degrees, and doctoral degrees – free of cost.
The government has partnered with accredited local and international academic institutions, including the University of West Indies (UWI) and the University of South California, to administer these programmes.
A brainchild of President Dr. Irfaan Ali, this programme offers Guyanese the opportunity to attain higher education, become highly skilled, and participate in national development.
Since its introduction in 2021, GOAL has opened doors for thousands of Guyanese, with 29,758 scholarships awarded to date.
Based on statistics provided by GOAL, 6,280 scholarships were awarded in 2021, 7,410 in 2022, 7,752 in 2023, and a whopping 8,316 in 2024.
Notably, around 6,624 scholars have completed their programmes, contributing to their development of skills in various fields.
For additional information on how to apply, persons can visit https://goal.edu.gy/.
[Extracted and modified from the Department of Public Information]
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