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Dart Scholar applications being accepted
Top performing Caymanian students entering high school and university are being invited to apply to become the next Dart Scholars.
With a goal of helping to develop the next generation of business and community leaders in the Cayman Islands, the Dart Scholar programme offers four-year scholarships to attend local high schools with a focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects. The William A. Dart Memorial University Scholarship is available for students furthering their studies at accredited tertiary institutions overseas.
Dart has invested over US$6.3 million into the Dart Scholar programme since 2011. Over 40 Caymanian students have benefitted from the scholarships that are supplemented by other opportunities to help nurture their development including career mentoring, and meaningful hands-on work experience at Dart.
Students entering grade 9/year 10 can apply for a four-year scholarship to attend a local high school. The application deadline for the high school scholarship is 9 April 2025. Students aged 17 to 25 with an offer (or conditional offer) can apply for the university scholarship before the 9 May 2025 deadline.
“Dart's scholarship is competitive and highly sought after because it’s much more than simply tuition funding. Scholars become part of a network of mentors and opportunities that will serve them well beyond their high school and tertiary studies,” said Glenda McTaggart, senior manager of education programmes at Dart.
McTaggart said that to ensure every application is considered on its own merit, a blind selection process is used, keeping the names of the candidates concealed until the last stages of the process.
“Our Dart Scholars have not only impressed us with their academic achievements but have also excelled in other areas like the arts and sports, as well as having demonstrated a commitment to their community,” she added.
The list of prestigious schools that Dart Scholars have attended continues to grow with the addition of Cornell last year. Some of the top schools attended are the University of Cambridge, Columbia University, Imperial College London, Stanford University and the University of Toronto, among others.
“The Dart Scholarship has facilitated both my academic and personal growth. The people I have had the privilege of working with over the years have taught me so much about life beyond high school, as well as given me an insight into the rewarding work of corporate life,” said Jade Robinson, a 2021 high school Dart Scholar.
“I’ve been given so many incredible opportunities like enrichment trips, speaking on conference panels, and just everyday conversation with experienced professionals. The lessons I’ve learned at Dart are ones which I will carry with me throughout life," she added.
For more details on the scholarship criteria and how to apply, visit www.dart.ky/about/dart-scholar.
