Bank of Maldives has opened an application window for its 'BML Scholarship Fund'.

The initiative was launched in 2021 as the first of a series of 12 high-impact monthly community initiatives leading up to the country’s national bank’s 40th anniversary to be celebrated in November 2022.

The fund will provide fully funded international scholarships for three students in the area of Banking and Finance every year. Open to all, the fund carries the purpose of developing talented young Maldivians in the field.

Students may select any e programme in a banking and finance related area such as financial technology, risk management, financial reporting and analytics, or financial engineering, revealed BML.

This initiative aims to re-investing the future of the country and will continue on as an annual event, said BML’s Managing Director and CEO Tim Sawyer.

Locals between the ages of 18 – 25 who have passed A’Level examinations in all subjects are eligible for application.

BML will be covering tuition fees, monthly income, visa fees, book and establishment allowances as well as air tickets for the student.

The completed application forms are required to be forwarded to[email protected]  with the required supporting documents attached, before 21 April 2022.

Interested individuals may go to https://www.bankofmaldives.com.mv/bml-scholarship-fund for information on eligibility and selection criteria.