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CFASCI Exam Scholarship 

Supporting Caymanians in their pursuit of the CFA Charter

CFA Society Cayman Islands is pleased to provide a scholarship program aimed to support Caymanians pursuing the CFA charter by awarding:

  • Exam registration fees for all three levels, limited to 1 attempt per level

  • Access to CFA Society Cayman Islands’ support network

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

The Scholarship Program is open to all Caymanians who meet the following eligibility requirements: The Candidate must:

  • meet the CFA Program registration requirements;

  • possess a valid international travel passport;

  • provide proof of Caymanian status;

  • provide an updated cv/resume;

  • construct a short essay (300-500 words) on:

    • Why would you like to earn the CFA Charter?

    • Why do you need access to the scholarship and how would the scholarship help achieve your

      goals?

    • State the level you are applying for

CFA Program Entrance Requirements

To register for the CFA exam, you must meet one of the following entrance requirements. For more info, please visit https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/cfa/charter

Bachelor’s Degree

Complete a bachelor's program or equivalent program and have received a degree from the college/university.

Undergraduate Student

Your selected exam window must be 23 months or fewer before your graduation month for your bachelor’s degree or equivalent program. Understand that you must complete your degree program prior to the date of sitting your Level II exam.

Professional Experience

Have a combination of 4,000 hours of work experience and/or higher education that was acquired over a minimum of three sequential years and achieved by the date of registering for the Level I exam. The dates of education and professional work experience cannot be overlapping. If you have a combination of work experience and higher education to achieve the minimum hours and years, assume that higher education takes 1,000 hours per year.

Professional work experience does not need to be investment related. Internships/articleships are accepted if they are paid. Work experience with your own business or your family business will qualify only if it is professional experience for which you are paid.

CFASCI Scholarship window:

  • January 01 – February 28 with a decision by March 31

  • September 01 – October 31 with a decision by November 30

Please send via email a copy of your most recent cv, essay, and contact information to: [email protected]

Attn: Minu Mark, Education chair