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Here at the Social Security Board (SSB) we have a mandate to be responsible corporate citizens and in so doing we have adopted GIVES, as a corporate philosophy to keep us focused and to guide our decision making.

G – Going Green

I – Improved Health Outcomes

V – Values Partnerships

E – Empowered Workforce

S – Scholarship Program

SSB has invested in several goodwill programs during the years in keeping with the GIVES philosophy; one of these programs is the SSB Scholarship Program. This program was established in 2001 to be a catalyst to propel successful applicants to the next level of scholastic achievement. Once realized, the key of academic success opens the door to opportunities that bring financial independence and a strengthening of our Belizean economy. We recognize that one of the ways to build Belize is to build its people.

Since 2001, over 1,000 students have successfully completed the scholarship program and are the proud recipients of a diploma, degree or vocational technical skills acquired from the various educational and vocational institutions in Belize.

 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

HIGH SCHOOL

High School

High School scholarships are awarded to first time high school students only. The scholarship awards a maximum of $1,200.00 per year for four- years allowing students the opportunity to attend the secondary school of their choice. All applicants are required to complete the online application and submit the following required documents:

  • Copy of valid Social Security Card.
  • High School Acceptance Letter: Students enrolled in schools under the Government of Belize’s Education Upliftment Program (EUP) are not eligible for this scholarship.
  • Proof of income (annual earnings of $29,000 or less) is required from the applicant or parent(s)/guardian(s). Proof of income includes:
    • Recent employment letter from employer indicating annual or monthly salary
    • Recent Pay-slips for a month
    • Letter certified by a Justice of the Peace declaring monthly income, if Self-Employed.
  • Letter of Recommendation from your teacher or principal
  • Copies of your Standard 4, 5 and 6 Report Cards
  • Submit a 300-word essay addressing this prompt:
    • Tell us about your family’s financial challenges and hardships, and how these circumstances have shaped your journey. Describe your dreams and goals and explain how receiving this scholarship would influence your future opportunities. Help us understand the difference this support could make in your life.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP

Associate Degree

The Associate Degree scholarship is a partial scholarship awarded to first year college students only. The scholarship awards a maximum of $2,000.00 per year for a period of two years allowing students the opportunity to attend a tertiary institution in Belize. All applicants are required to complete the online application and submit the following required documents:

  • Copy of valid Social Security Card.
  • College Acceptance Letter.
  • Proof of income (annual earnings of $29,000 or less) is required from the applicant or parent(s)/guardian(s). Proof of income includes:
    • Recent employment letter from employer indicating annual or monthly salary
    • Recent Pay-slips for a month
    • Letter certified by a Justice of the Peace declaring monthly income, if Self-Employed.
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation from your teacher, principal, and/or community leader.
  • Copy of your High School Transcript.
  • Submit a 750-word essay addressing this prompt:
    • Explain why you should be selected by sharing how your achievements, financial need, and future goals align with the mission and values of the S.S.B. Highlight the challenges you and your family have faced, the resilience you’ve shown, and the dreams you are working toward. Help us understand how this scholarship could shape your future and open doors that might otherwise remain closed.

TO APPLY:

Create your scholarship account to submit your complete online application with all the required documents at www.socialsecurity.org.bz using the Scholarship Portal.

Application Deadline: Friday, June 26, 2026

TO QUALIFY:

  • Born Belizean,
  • 1st Year Student,
  • Demonstrate financial need,
  • Academic Potential with overall performance average of 85%, B+, or 3.0 GPA;
  • Demonstrate ability to complete program;

SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts and/or Report Cards,
  • Copy of valid Social Security Card;
  • Acceptance Letter to an educational or vocational institution in Belize;
  • Proof of income (annual earnings of $29,000 or less) is required from the applicant or parent(s)/guardian(s). Proof of income includes:
    • Recent employment letter from employer indicating annual or monthly salary
    • Recent Pay-slips for a month
    • Letter certified by a Justice of the Peace declaring monthly income, if Self-Employed.
  • Content and clarity of expression in the Essay Submission.

Only Online Applications are Accepted.