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Here at the Social Security Board (SSB) we have a mandate to be responsible corporate citizens and in so doing we have adopted GIVES, as a corporate philosophy to keep us focused and to guide our decision making.

G – Going Green

I – Improved Health Outcomes

V – Values Partnerships

E – Empowered Workforce

S – Scholarship Program

SSB has invested in several goodwill programs during the years in keeping with the GIVES philosophy; one of these programs is the SSB Scholarship Program. This program was established in 2001 to be a catalyst to propel successful applicants to the next level of scholastic achievement. Once realized, the key of academic success opens the door to opportunities that bring financial independence and a strengthening of our Belizean economy. We recognize that one of the ways to build Belize is to build its people.

Since 2001, over 1,000 students have successfully completed the scholarship program and are the proud recipients of a diploma, degree or vocational technical skills acquired from the various educational and vocational institutions in Belize. In 2023, we awarded 44 new scholarships and 100 Skills Training grants, and we will continue to honor the existing 114 scholarships that have been awarded from previous years. You can see the breakdown of scholarship categories below:

  • High School
  • Associate Degree
  • Vocational Technical Training

TO APPLY:

Create your scholarship account to submit your complete online application with all the required documents at www.socialsecurity.org.bz using the Scholarship Portal.

Application Deadline: Friday, June 21, 2024

TO QUALIFY:

  • Born Belizean,
  • 1st Year Student,
  • Demonstrate financial need,
  • Academic Potential with overall performance average of 85%, B+, or 3.0 GPA;
  • Demonstrate ability to complete program;

SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts and/or Report Cards,
  • Copy of valid Social Security Card;
  • Acceptance Letter to an educational or vocational institution in Belize;
  • Proof of Income such as recent Job Letter or recent Pay-Slip (Self Income or parents’ combined income of $25,000.00 or less);
  • Content and clarity of expression in the Essay Submission.

Only Online Applications are Accepted.

VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL (Trade & Career Development)

Vocational Technical

Vocational Technical scholarships are awarded to students for 2 to 3 years depending on the program of study at a value of $1,200.00 per year allowing students the opportunity to attend a Vocational Technical school of their choice. All applicants are required to complete the online application and submit the following required documents:

  • Copy of valid Social Security Card.
  • Acceptance Letter to Vocational Technical school in Belize
  • Proof of Income for Applicant or Parent/Guardian:
    • Such as recent Job Letter or recent Pay-Slip, or
    • Employment Letter from current employer, or
    • A Letter declaring monthly income, if Self-Employed.
  • Letter of Recommendation: Academic (Teacher or Principal), Professional or Character
  • Copy of High School Transcript or Primary School Report Cards,
  • A 250-Word Essay explaining how this scholarship opportunity will impact your life.
HIGH SCHOOL

High School

High School scholarships are awarded to first time high school students only. The scholarship awards a maximum of $1,200.00 per year for four- years allowing students the opportunity to attend the secondary school of their choice. All applicants are required to complete the online application and submit the following required documents:

  • Copy of valid Social Security Card.
  • High School Acceptance Letter.
  • Proof of Income for Applicant or Parent/Guardian:
    • Such as recent Job Letter or recent Pay-Slip, or
    • Employment Letter from current employer, or
    • A Letter declaring monthly income, if Self-Employed.
  • Letter of Recommendation from your teacher or principal
  • Copies of your Standard 4, 5 and 6 Report Cards
  • A 250-Word Essay explaining how this scholarship opportunity will impact your life.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE

Associate Degree

The Associate Degree scholarship is a partial scholarship awarded to first year college students only. The scholarship awards a maximum of $2,000.00 per year for a period of two years allowing students the opportunity to attend a tertiary institution in Belize. All applicants are required to complete the online application and submit the following required documents:

  • Copy of valid Social Security Card.
  • College Acceptance Letter.
  • Proof of Income for Applicant or Parent/Guardian:
    • Such as recent Job Letter or recent Pay-Slip, or
    • Employment Letter from current employer, or
    • A Letter declaring monthly income, if Self-Employed
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation from your teacher, principal, and/or community leader.
  • Copy of your High School Transcript.
  • A 700-Word Essay explaining how this scholarship opportunity will impact your life.