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FSI Launches First Step Scholarship 2021

FSI Launches First Step Scholarship 2021

In line with the Financial Services Institute's (FSI) mission to support the development of local talent in the Financial Services Industry, the agency has announced the launch of its first fully funded scholarship for the ACCA Level 2 Diploma.
"Recognising the need to evidence knowledge and skills with internationally recognized and benchmarked professional qualifications, and the current economic challenges facing many of those wishing to develop themselves, FSI is offering a scholarship for any BVIslander or Belonger with the ambition and drive to begin their journey to professional accreditation," the FSI stated.

The ACCA Level 2 Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting is the first step for anyone, with no educational or experience pre-requisites to begin studying.

Giving a grounding in business transactions and management information, students have the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to learning, develop their technical knowledge and complete a foundations in professionalism module to support their own professional journey.

"All institute fees, exam costs, materials and tuition is funded by this scholarship, including support from a local expert professional tutor," FSI stated.

Applications close March 26, 2021.

Visit http://scholarship.fsibvi.comto find out more and download the application pack.
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