Deadline for CPISP programme announced

Manama: The last date for receiving applications for the Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Programme (CPISP) for 2017 is on March 24.

CPISP Director Dr Cynthia Gessling stated that students who will graduate from secondary school in 2017 have until Thursday to submit their applications for the scholarship scheme. They must also have Bahraini citizenship and a cumulative Grade Point Average of 97pc or above for Grade 10 (two semesters) and Grade 11 (first semester), to be considered.

Dr Gessling added that the applicants must fill up the application forms available on the CPISP website www.cpisp.bh and submit it to the Court of the Crown Prince in Riffa March 26, no later than 2pm, along with the required documents.

These include official school transcripts for Grade 10 and first semester of Grade 11, a reference letter from a secondary school teacher or principal, copies of passport and CPR/smart card, and a recent passport picture.