Another 60 Barbadian students will get to study with the prestigious Delaware State University (DSU) through its ongoing partnership with the Barbados Community College (BCC). The programme is preparing to take in its second cohort of students this August.
Successful applicants will be able to earn a DSU-accredited bachelor’s degree in either Mathematics or Agricultural Science in four years or less of full-time study. Additionally, the programme will be funded and delivered at no cost to students, except for the minimal registration fees at the BCC.
Students will be selected from among the graduating fifth-formers of public and private secondary schools across the island, based on Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) results. For those awaiting results, the initial assessment will be based on their fourth and fifth form transcripts.
Current DSU student, 23-year-old Teana Hurley, described her experience in the programme as “transformative and invaluable”.
Hurley, who is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Agriculture, said, “I have had the privilege of forming meaningful friendships and connections with fellow students, both from Barbados and beyond, through my involvement in the programme. Interacting with peers from diverse backgrounds, such as Jamaica, has enriched my understanding of different cultures and perspectives.”
Regarding what she has learned thus far, the aspiring agriculture minister identified mastering time management, cultivating diligence, patience, and leadership as new life-enhancing skills. She noted that she has been equipped to navigate challenges with resilience and determination and has emerged stronger and more capable with each obstacle overcome.
The BCC-DSU programme is delivered in a hybrid format, physically at BCC and online.
Who can apply?
- Students up to the age of 35
- Current applicants for the BCC’s various science programmes
- Current applicants for the lower 6th year
- Students who have already completed the first year of the associate degree
- Students who have already completed the lower 6th year
- Students at the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology
- Interested persons from agricultural organisations
For applicants for the Mathematics degree who have CSEC results, there is a minimum requirement of five CSEC subjects or the equivalent, including Mathematics and English; while applicants for the agriculture programme need a minimum of four CSEC subjects or the equivalent, including Mathematics, English, and a science subject.
To apply, click on the link, https://forms.gle/amyopaWdy3DqbXnh6
The application period closes on July 8.
(BCC)
