Education Grant

Love your future.

At Nova, we’re here to help you and we want you to fulfil your potential in a job you love. That’s why we offer a CI$3,000 educational grant to support you through your education or professional qualification.


We understand that your career aspirations may not fall into any one box, which is why our educational grant is open to any course of study that will allow you to pursue a career you love here in Cayman.

The closing date for applications is on the 15th of May annually.

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Follow your passion,

๏ปฟfund your dreams.

Have a career you love, but need support to help you in pursuing it? Our grant can help fund your dreams and give you the opportunity to achieve your goals. Don't let financial constraints hold you back from pursuing what you love. Apply today and take the first step towards making your dreams a reality.

Who we've supported so far.

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Meet our 2025 grant recipient, Esther Cameron.

The individual who received this year's grant is Esther Cameron, a young Caymanian pursuing her bachelor’s degree in biology, with a pre-dental focus.


Growing up, Esther struggled with self-acceptance due to a gap in her teeth that made her self-conscious. However, after visiting her dentist, she regained her confidence. This experience showed her the profound impact that professional care can have on a person, inspiring her to become an orthodontist and help others regain their confidence in the same way she did.

Meet our 2026 grant recipient, Meisha McDermott.

The 2026 Nova Education Grant recipient is Meisha McDermott, an exceptional young Caymanian whose determination, academic achievement and commitment to giving back stood out throughout the selection process.


Meisha will soon begin studying Biomedical Science at the University of Reading before continuing her path towards a career in medicine. Her ambition is to become a dermatologist and return home to serve the Cayman Islands, helping to strengthen healthcare for future generations.


Watch Meisha's story below and learn more about her educational journey and aspirations.

The individual who received the 2025 education grant was Esther Cameron, a young Caymanian pursuing her bachelor’s degree in biology, with a pre-dental focus.


Growing up, Esther struggled with self-acceptance due to a gap in her teeth that made her self-conscious. However, after visiting her dentist, she regained her confidence. This experience showed her the profound impact that professional care can have on a person, inspiring her to become an orthodontist and help others regain their confidence in the same way she did.

Meet our 2025 grant recipient, Esther Cameron.

Stories from our grant recipients.

Hear directly from our past education grant recipients about their studies and career goals, and just how the Nova "Love Your Future" Educational Grant has helped them be one step closer to their end career goal.

Nova Recruitment Announces 2026 Education Grant Recipient

By Nova Recruitment • August 11, 2026
Nova Recruitment announces Meisha McDermott as the 2026 Education Grant recipient. Discover her inspiring journey and future plans in healthcare.

Esther Cameron: 2025 Education Grant Recipient

July 25, 2025
Nova Recruitment Announce Esther Cameron as Recipient of Annual 'Love Your Future' Educational Grant

Environmental Economics, Swim Team Success and Winter in New York City

By Krishna Adapa • January 29, 2024
Love Your Future 2023 Educational Grant Recipient - Krishna Adapa updates us on his studies in New York

How it works.

  • Who can apply?

    Grant for Associate’s Degree, Bachelors’ Degree or Professional Qualification

    A grant may be awarded to a successful Caymanian/Permanent Resident student upon graduation from high school as follows:

    • At least 5 IGCSE/GCSE/CXC passes or equivalent

    Grant for Masters’ Program or Equivalent

    A grant may be awarded to a successful Caymanian/Permanent Resident student upon graduation with:

    • Either having accomplished or be predicted a minimum of 2 A Level’s passes or equivalent

    Please note the minimum age requirement for this scholarship is 16 and the educational grant is only open to Caymanians/Permanent Residents.

  • How do I apply?

    There are two parts to the application,

    1. For the first part of your application, you will only need your smartphone: we would like you to send in an engaging 1-minute film telling us what career you would love to do and why!
    2. To go along with your video, we also would like you to write a maximum 500-word answer to each of these questions:
    • What are your key achievements to date?
    • What has been your greatest challenge?

  • What documentation do I need?

    Alongside your application, you'll need to submit:

    1. Contact telephone number and email address;
    2. Proof of Caymanian status: birth certificate or immigration letter and Photo ID or PR Certificate; and
    3. An official high school certificate to show GCSE and/or A-Level qualifications (or equivalent) that meet the above-mentioned requirements.

    If chosen as the successful recipient, you will also be required to submit the following:

    1. Police clearance (valid from within last 6 months)
    2. Proof of enrollment in education/course

  • How much is the education grant for?

    The grant is a one-time grant of CI$3,000. You are however welcome to apply again for future years should you continue to ned funding - in this case you would be asked to apply again to be considered.

  • What can the grant be used towards?

    The grant is open to support you in any course of study or professional qualification that will allow you to pursue a career you love here in Cayman.


    The funds can be put towards housing, course costs, books and course materials or anything else that is needed to help you in your educational journey.

Submit your application.

To register your interest in our education grant, please submit your information below. The deadline for applications if the 15th of May annually and we aim to make decisions on successful recipients by June 1 annually.

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Upload Your Application Documents


Please upload all the required application documents for a complete submission. Your application will not be processed without all of the below: 

  1. Video: 1-minute film, telling us what career you would love to do and why!
  2. Essay: maximum 500-word answer to each of these questions: What are your key achievements to date? What has been your greatest challenge?
  3. Proof of Caymanian status/PR: birth certificate and/or immigration letter and Photo ID or PR Certificate; and
  4. An official high school certificate to show GCSE and/or A-Level qualifications (or equivalent) 
  5. Proof of enrollment/acceptance to program/qualification you are intending to pursue.
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Note: files must be less than 10MB in size to upload using the above links. If you are having issues submitting your application or any of the requested information, please send your submission details directly by email to scholarship@nova.ky.

By voluntarily providing us with your personal data you are consenting to us collecting and further processing your personal data. Our company is committed to protecting your privacy, in keeping in line with the Cayman Data Protection Act, we want to take this opportunity to advise you of how we collect and use your information, please refer to our privacy policy for further details.