Get details on the De La Rue Scholarship, a longstanding opportunity for students in specific disciplines at the St. Augustine Campus of The University of the West Indies.
The prestigious De La Rue Scholarship Programme was launched on May 2, 2003 through the signing of an Aide Memoire between the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago and De La Rue Currency in the United Kingdom. The scholarship focuses on the development of the country’s human resources in areas intrinsic to the development of our national economy. Since the inception of the programme 33 scholarships were awarded (inclusive of the 2025/2026 recipients), with eight of the scholars currently employed with the Bank.
This year’s recipients are Ms. Sarah Traboulay (M. SC. Economics) and Mr. Justin Rampersad (M. Sc. Financial Economics). In keeping with the scholarship’s terms and conditions, Sarah and Justin will join us at the Bank after completing their programme of study for a three-month internship.
The partnership between the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago and De La Rue is a strategic alliance and the promotion of these scholarships focus on the development of the country’s human resources in areas which are intrinsic to the development of our national economy.
Under the terms and conditions of the agreement, the scholarships are offered for a maximum period of two (2) academic years and tenable at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus. Each Scholarship award is equivalent to US$8,500.00 and will primarily cover the cost of books, materials and tuition with the balance being devoted to subsistence.
Post-Program Internship Requirement for Successful Candidates
Following the completion of the programme of studies, each successful candidate will be required to participate in a three month internship at the Central Bank or at a designated public sector institution agreed to by the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago.
De La Rue Scholar – (2014/2015)
“The De La Rue scholarship allowed me to intern at a premier financial institution in Trinidad and Tobago as well as join the Association of De La Rue Scholars. The honour of being awarded this prestigious scholarship cannot be adequately expressed in words but I can assure that the sense of accomplishment will last a lifetime”
De La Rue Scholar – (2011/2012)
“The De La Rue Scholarship offered me a pathway to commence my career as an economist at a top tier institution. The scholarship acts as an investment into both professional and personal development. Being a recipient of the award also placed me in the company of some of the greatest young minds seeking to influence positive change throughout the Caribbean region.”
De La Rue Scholar – (2020/2021)
“Graduating the youngest in my cohort, the De La Rue scholarship allowed me to complete my Master of Science with Distinction. The scholarship also allowed me to work at one of the most prestigious institutions which I hope to continue to be a part of. Being afforded the scholarship made my dreams become a reality and has allowed me to transfer the knowledge and skills acquired in my course of study to my daily work at the Bank.”
De La Rue Scholar – (2008/2009)
“The 2008/2009 De La Rue Scholarship award turned my dream into a reality, that is, to work at the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago. The scholarship allowed me to marry economic theory with practical experience, learn from some of the most astute thinkers in the economics profession and provided the financial resources needed to complete my MSc. in Economics.”
