Scholarships for Study in Belize
Study Sustainable Development in the Caribbean
Belize is considered one of the most desirable Caribbean destinations, especially for its beaches and Mayan ruins. While students are not going for beach-bumming, the country still is remarkable in the diversity of its inhabitants, its richness of history and its abundant natural resources.
Students engaged in studies in Belize may pursue sustainable development programs. Belize and other emerging Latin American countries are working overtime to synthesize the demands of a growing modern social and economic fabric in the framework of a diverse and rich environment.
Private Organizations
Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarships are ultra-competitive and popular. Students pursuing studies in Belize are welcome to apply for consideration. Applicants must be engaging in studies that are focused on service projects and be willing to make a presentation on their studies to Rotarians when they return home. Besides location and program of study, applicants are also chosen based on academics and financial need.
College Scholarships
University of Vermont students participating in the Belize Study Abroad program in Sustainable Development may apply for the Belize Study Abroad Scholarships to help defray the cost of the program. Early applications are best. Criteria for selection include academic records and financial need. Funding varies, but awards may be up to $1,000.
The Archaeological Field Study Program in Belize is a summer program provided by Indiana University. Students work at well-known Mayan ruins of Chai Hiix. Belize Scholarships provide qualified participants with between $500 and $2,000 depending current funding and student financial need. Applicants must possess at least a 3.0 GPA and be able to endure rigorous physical activity without possibly modern amenities.
The University of Houston offers “faculty-led” programs in a handful of international locations, including Belize. Scholarships available include:
- International Education Fee Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students based on a complex mix of criteria including program of study, academic record and financial need.
- Houston Junior Chamber of Commerce Scholarships are also awarded to all levels of students. Students who have not participated in a study abroad program will have the advantage as well as those going for longer programs.
Michigan State University’s Tropical Biodiversity and Environmental Management in Belize program is sponsored in part by the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Students will study Belize’s managed wildlife areas, especially the fisheries, and observe an impressive array of flora and fauna. Student participants should consider applying for the Kellogg Foundation Scholarships that reward outstanding students in the CANR.
Scholarships for Belize Students
Belize students interested in studying in a U.S. college or university may apply for the Fulbright-OAS Ecology Scholarships available through the U.S. Embassy in Belize. Students must be pursuing graduate or post-graduate studies in ecology or “sustainable development.” Fulbright awards are given to only the most accomplished students as well as those who require financial assistance. Funds cover tuition, travel expenses and spending allowance.
