The McLaughlin Actuarial Scholarship Application

The McLaughlin Actuarial Scholarship Application 2025/2026
This scholarship was formerly known as The Caribbean Actuarial Scholarship in honor of Basil L. and Monica G. Virtue, established by their son-in-law S. Michael McLaughlin. It has been in effect for more than 15 years with over 40 scholarships awarded to students from countries around the Caribbean region. In 2025, the name has changed to The McLaughlin Actuarial Scholarship, with administration now being under the UWI Office of Student Financing.

The scholarship is intended to be an annual award to University of the West Indies (UWI) actuarial student(s) who demonstrate a strong record of accomplishment, leadership qualities and commitment to becoming an actuary.
Section A
Student ID*
Full Name*

PrefixFirst NameMiddle NameLast Name
Gender*

FemaleMaleNon-BinaryNot ListedUnknown
NB: Please confirm your email address before submission as some email addresses include a number after their last name. Click here for details.
UWI Email*
firstname.lastname@my.uwi.edu.
Faculty*
Degree Option*
e.g. B.Sc. International Relations or B.A. Spanish
Entering/Continuing Level*
** Please select your Entering year/level for 2025/2026.
Status*

Full-TimePart-Time
Section B
HALL OF RESIDENCE (If applicable ):
COMMUTING STUDENTS (i.e. Where in TRINIDAD do you live/stay?)Temporary Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Is your COMMUTING address the same as your PERMANENT address?*

YesNo
PERMANENT ADDRESS:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Home/Permanent Phone *

Area CodePhone Number
Mobile Phone

Area CodePhone Number
Country of Birth*
Nationality*
Section B
Have you applied to change your Faculty or Campus for the 2025/2026 academic year?*

YesNo
Are you currently on Scholarship, Bursary, Grant or Monetary Award?*
Name of Scholarship / Bursary / Grant / Award
Duration of Scholarship / Bursary / Grant / Award
Annual Value of Scholarship / Bursary / Grant / Award
Other Financial Assistance - eg LOAN
Section C
Are you a first generation (first in your family to attend university or college) University student?*

YesNo
Please provide a personal essay, indicating reasons why you are a suitable candidate to be considered. Please upload as a PDF file.*

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Please provide two letters of recommendations. One should be an academic recommendation and the other a personal recommendation. Please upload both recommendations as ONE PDF file. *

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Have you enrolled in and/or taken any professional examinations?*

YesNo
If yes, please list the exams enrolled in and/or taken. Please also indicate the grades of completed examinations.
Please provide proof of the completion of or enrollment in the professional examinations listed above.

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Section D
This form requires supporting documents:-
- Extra Curricular Statement (To demonstrate extra/co-curricular activity, community involvement, employment activity, leadership.)
Please find further details on this statement under point (2) two using the following link https://sta.uwi.edu/scholarships/supporting-documents.
Complete the EXTRA CURRICULAR STATEMENT, providing supporting documents that highlight your involvement in community service - civic, social and environmental conscious duty ;non- governmental organizations ; clubs or leadership roles. Only PDF files are accepted:

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Section E
Student Consent and Release under University Disclosure Policies

By submitting an application for a scholarship or bursary at the University, I hereby consent to a release of my personal information limited to my name, contact details and/or academic information to those who have a legitimate interest to receive such information in pursuance of and for the sole purpose of giving effect to the mission and mandate of the University and limited to the following recipients: GATE and other relevant Governmental Agencies; Scholarship programmes and/or External Donor/Funding agencies; UWI Students Associations and UWI Alumni Associations; Internal Business Units within the University; The University's Professional Advisors and Auditors”.
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The McLaughlin Actuarial Scholarship Application 2025/2026

Student Consent and Release under University Disclosure Policies