Bahamas Student Guide

Colorado State University (CSU) blends academic brilliance, innovation, and a picturesque campus to offer an unmatched learning experience.

As a public research institution with more 250+ overall programs of study, we offer all of the perks of a large university while still offering the attention community support that international students require.

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CSU offers more than 250 majors, minors, and concentrations, including many from the Ministry of Education’s national priority. Find your program at the link below.

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Scholarships for Bahamian students

Colorado State University is thrilled to be a partner institution with the The Ministry of Education in The Bahamas. As a result, we are able to an exclusive scholarship to Bahamian students, providing an automatic scholarship to attend CSU.

Automatic scholarship from CSU: 50% off non-resident tuition*

*Based on full-time (12 credit) enrollment. Students are responsible for securing funding for the remaining balance, which may vary based on credit load, residence hall placement, dining plans, and more. Must be admitted to a degree-seeking undergraduate program. The scholarship from CSU is automatically applied to the non-resident tuition cost, renewable for up to four years based on good academic standing. U.S. Citizens are not eligible for the automatic scholarship from CSU, but may still apply for funding through the Bahamas Ministry of Education (see below).

Additional Funding Opportunities

Bahamian students can also apply for exclusive funding opportunities through The Ministry of Education Scholarship & Educational Loan Division. Note that these applications are separate from the CSU scholarship and are awarded by the Bahamian Ministry. Applications are due in April.

The Public School Scholars Programme (PSSP)

*$7,500 – $15,000 per year.
*Must attend a public school in The Bahamas.
*Must be admitted to a partner university (CSU).
*Submit all required scholarship application documents, and attend an interview.
The 2024 application closes in April.

APPLY FOR PSSP

Private, Independent & Transfer-In Scholarship (PIT-GOB)

*$7,500 – $11,000 per year
*For 12th grade students in a Bahamian private/independent high school or undergraduate students transferring from tertiary institutions.
*Must be admitted to a partner university (CSU)

APPLY FOR PIT-GOB

The OAS-Government of The Bahamas Scholarship Programme

*$7,500 from MOE, $1,000 from OAS
*Must apply through the OAS and National Tuition Assistance Scholarship through MOE
*Must be admitted to a partner university (CSU)

APPLY FOR OAS

Life at CSU

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Want to learn more? Connect with:

Nathan Duggins
Recruitment Manager, International Enrollment Center
[email protected]du

Aleandra Pinder
Ph.D Candidate from The Bahamas, Afro Caribbean Region Recruiter
[email protected]