St. Peter MP Rawdon Turner has announced 20 fully funded scholarships for constituents.

The scholarships will cover selected short courses at the University of the West Indies Global Campus, Antigua.

According to Turner, the programme aims to create more opportunities for residents of St. Peter. Therefore, he encouraged interested people to apply early.

The application period opened on April 13. It will continue until May 15, 2026.

Meanwhile, classes are expected to begin during the week of May 25. Each course will run for 10 weeks.

Several study areas are available through the programme. These include supervisory management and customer service management.

In addition, applicants may choose financial management essentials and management essentials. Project management is also included.

The programme also offers courses in human resource management and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, residents can apply for family and community work studies.

Real estate and appraisals courses are available as well. As a result, participants will have several practical options to consider.

Turner said education and opportunity remain important priorities for the constituency. He added that helping residents improve their skills will continue to matter.

Moreover, the scholarships aim to support personal and professional growth within the community.

Residents interested in applying can contact the constituency office for more information. Officials provided a telephone number for enquiries and assistance.

The announcement comes as more people seek flexible training opportunities. Short courses continue to attract interest from working adults and young professionals.

Additionally, fully funded programs can help alleviate financial barriers for students. Therefore, the initiative may benefit residents seeking career development.

The courses will be conducted through the UWI Global Campus in Antigua. Participants will complete the programmes over 10 weeks.

Overall, the scholarship initiative offers educational support for residents of St. Peter. It also provides access to professional training in several key fields.