Scholarships

KPMG in the Cayman Islands offers scholarships to qualified Caymanian students who have attained strong academic achievement and wish to complete an undergraduate degree, locally or overseas. Students should possess an interest in pursuing a career in accounting, tax, or actuarial science in the Cayman Islands.

All applications must be submitted online through our Graduates and Students webpage at kpmg.ky by March 31, 2025.

Local scholarship programs
We will provide financial assistance to attend the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) or the International College of the Cayman Islands (ICCI). Sponsorship includes standard tuition, student fees and books as required. All payments are made directly to UCCI or ICCI at the beginning of each term.

Overseas scholarship program 

We will provide financial assistance of up to US$30,000 for a maximum of five years. This is to be used towards standard tuition, student fees, textbooks and room board as required.

The Novelette A. Ebanks Inspirational Scholarship

The Novelette A. Ebanks Inspirational Scholarship is awarded to a Caymanian student who displays strong academic achievements, a commitment to serving others in the community or at school, robust work ethic and leadership qualities. The scholarship was created in loving memory of KPMG Partner and inspirational mentor to local students, Novelette A. Ebanks. 

Applicants should possess an interest in an undergraduate degree, locally or overseas, with intentions of a career in accounting, finance, actuarial science or accounting information systems in the Cayman Islands. We will provide financial assistance of up to US$50,000 per year, for a maximum of five years, to be used towards standard tuition, student fees, books, supplies and accommodation as required. 

Scholarship recipient

KPMG in the Cayman Islands was proud to award the second Novelette A. Ebanks Inspirational Scholarship to Aryana Grant in 2021. Aryana is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Actuarial Management at Heriot-Watt University. She previously graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science from the University of Essex before returning to Cayman in 2020.

Aryana was awarded this scholarship based on her dedication to academic success, personal motivation, and connection to giving back to her community. She is currently taking classes online due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

During the summer, Aryana worked within the Financial Risk Management team at KPMG in the Cayman Islands gaining further experience based on her career aspirations. 

• Applications for scholarships are considered on an annual basis.
  
• Applicants will be required to attend an interview with the Scholarship Committee at KPMG or the Board of Directors of the Novelette A. Ebanks Inspirational Scholarship.
• To apply, all applications must be uploaded online to the ATS (Applicant Tracking System).