Citizens across the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, including the Commonwealth of Dominica, are being invited to apply for scholarships designed to build advanced digital skills and improve access to opportunities in the technology-driven economy.
The OECS has opened applications for its 2026 Advanced Digital Skills programme, offering training in areas that are increasingly in demand across the region. The initiative is part of a wider regional effort to equip residents with the skills needed to compete in a global economy that relies more and more on technology.
Details of the programme, including eligibility criteria and the deadline for submissions, are expected to be made available through official OECS channels. Interested persons are advised to check with the OECS or the relevant national authorities for the full application requirements.
The scholarships are open to citizens of OECS member states, which include Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The programme is intended to help participants gain advanced digital skills that can lead to employment, entrepreneurship, and further study in the technology sector.
For Dominica, the opportunity aligns with ongoing efforts to diversify the economy and create a digital-savvy workforce. As the island continues to develop its geothermal energy potential and expand its tourism product, digital skills are seen as a key complement to traditional sectors such as agriculture and fisheries.
The OECS has been actively promoting digital transformation across its member states, recognising that access to technology and training is essential for small island developing states. Programmes like this scholarship scheme aim to reduce the digital divide and ensure that Caribbean nationals are not left behind as the world moves further into the digital age.
Residents who are interested in applying are encouraged to act promptly, as such programmes often have limited spaces and competitive selection processes. Further information on how to apply is expected to be published by the OECS and national ministries responsible for education and technology.
