Nominees must have outstanding academic and professional qualifications. Applications can be submitted for study in any field. In order to be eligible, all candidates should expect to receive their bachelor's degree no later than December 2000.
Tuition is covered by the admitting university.
Candidates for doctoral-level study must already possess a master's degree. The grant does not provide funding for grantees' family members. Expenses for dependents are the grantee's responsibility. Application forms are available in Barbados. Last day for institutions to send completed application forms, including required supporting documents, to the Department of State's Public Affairs Section.