anhrd.sc Government of Seychelles GoS Scholarship Scheme : Agency For National Human Resource Development
Organization : Agency For National Human Resource Development
Type of Facility : Government of Seychelles Scholarship Scheme
Country: Seychelles
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Website : http://www.anhrd.sc/
Scholarship Scheme: https://www.statusin.org/uploads/8608-GoSScholarship-Scheme-Booklet-sept2014.pdf
Government of Seychelles GoS Scholarship Scheme :
In view of the escalating cost of tertiary education and our country’s need for qualified human resources to fill the skills gaps in various sectors of the local labour market, a revised GoS Scholarship Scheme is introduced in order to enhance its cost effectiveness and efficiency.
Related : Ministry of Education Tertiary Education Seychelles : www.statusin.org/8611.html
The revision of the scheme has also been influenced by a number of new developments in the education and training landscape.
The creation of the University of Seychelles (Unisey) in October 2009, has resulted in more tertiary level education and training being offered locally. Further to that, distance education, as a mode of study is also taking considerable space in the training landscape.
Moreover, the Agency for National Human Resource Development (ANHRD) has noted that the number of students achieving excellent grades in more than 3 subjects at A-Level is on the increase.
On the other hand, the number of bond defaulters is high and consequently the Government is not recovering funds on the amount invested in tertiary training. Stringent measures need to be established to handle defaulters.
There is an increased interest on the part of parents and private organisations to participate in the financing of tertiary education for their children or employees. This bodes well for human resource development in the country as it ensures that more people take up the opportunity for training.
Categories Of Scholarships:
There are basically two (2) categories of scholarships awarded under the Scholarship Scheme: GoS and Foreign Scholarship. Both are managed by ANHRD, which is the body responsible for award of GoS scholarships, and the nominating body for some foreign scholarship awards
(1) GoS Scholarships to study at local and overseas training institutions:
(a) Full scholarships to be awarded annually in national priority areas only, that is, medicine, teaching and Tourism/ Hospitality Management to competing applicants. This is subject to change along with the priority needs of the country. Full scholarship will also be awarded to a third child in the same family on scholarship at the same time.
A full ‘scholarship’ includes the value of the following, funded by the sponsor:
(i) Tuition fees which is paid to the training institution for an ANHRD approved course of study;
(ii) Stipend/Living expenses and other allowances (some allowances apply for overseas studies only);
(iii) Return airfares by cheapest route to and from the training venue (for overseas studies);
(iv) Establishment allowance equivalent to one month stipend will be given to students going on overseas training;
(v) Stipend and Bus allowance (for students in tertiary institutions locally).
(vi) Housing allowance for Praslin and La Digue students (for students in tertiary institutions locally).
(vii) Part of the salary for in–service students whilst on full time studies as per the Public Service Order (PSO), applicable to overseas students;
(viii) Full salary for in–service students on local tertiary training
(b) Partial Scholarships to be awarded annually :
(i) in national priority areas and approved training venues to applicants who do not meet criteria for a GoS scholarship but wish to contribute voluntarily to their training. To be awarded annually to applicants wishing to opt for a non–approved venue to study in a priority field (see policy on Part Financing).
(ii) in national priority areas (excluding medicine, teaching and hospitality/ tourism management) and approved training venues to applicants who meet criteria for a GoS scholarship. Pre–service1 students in that category shall be liable to pay parental contribution according to parental income, (see section 9.0). In–service students are not liable to pay parental contribution.
(iii)Pre-service students on corporate scholarships studying at UniSey.
(c) High Achievers Scholarship:
This is awarded to students who have scored minimum 3A’s in their A–Level examinations in one sitting. (See High Achievers Policy)
(2) Foreign Government Scholarships to study abroad:
** Full scholarships to be awarded by the foreign government or organisation, such as the Commonwealth and AusAid programmes.
** Joint funded scholarships to be awarded jointly by ANHRD and the foreign government or organisation, such as, China, Russia, Serbia. Depending on the conditions of the scholarships, GoS shall fund accordingly to ensure that students benefit fully. Terms and conditions may vary.
These scholarships will be awarded as and when available, using approved criteria for selection. In cases where there are more applicants than the number of awards, a selection committee comprising of the CEO, Manager HRD and the HRD officers will select the most suitable candidates based on their qualifications and the training needs of the country.