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). That’s because 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.
Based on CSEC results, the students will be selected from among the graduating fifth-formers of public and private secondary schools across the island. For those awaiting results, the initial assessment will be based on their 4th and 5th form transcripts.
Current DSU student, 23-year-old Teana Hurley, has described her experience in the programme as “transformative and invaluable”. Ms. 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 Minister of Agriculture has 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.
Entry Requirements
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 1st 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 organizations
For applicants possessing CSEC results
For Mathematics: A minimum requirement of five (5) CSEC subjects or the equivalent, including Mathematics and English.
For the Agriculture Programme: A minimum of four (4) CSEC subjects or the equivalent, including Mathematics, English, and a science subject.
How to apply
Click on the link https://forms.gle/amyopaWdy3DqbXnh6. Applications close on July 8th, 2024.