348 scholaships for CAPE students; check the full list below

The government of Trinidad & Tobago has awarded 348 scholarships to students based on the results of the 2011 Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE).

Education Minister Dr Tim Gopeesingh told reporters Thursday Cabinet approved the list at the weekly cabinet meeting.

Gopeesingh said 71 of the scholarships will be open and the others (277) classified as additional. It's an increase of 19 over last year's figures.

The government's investment in the education of the 348 scholars is $32.1 million, the minister said.

The Ministry issues a media release Thursday evening stating that the scholarships have been awarded in 10 subject groups:

1. Business
2. Environmental Science
3. Languages
4. Mathematics
5. Modern Studies/Humanities
6. Natural Sciences
7. Technical Studies
8. Technological Studies
9. General Studies
10. Visual and Performing Arts

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