The Royal Bermuda Regiment has urged young people looking to combine service with study to avail of its scholarship programme.

Recipients of the 2026 RBR scholarships will have their full tuition covered for certificate, diploma or degree programmes at the Bermuda College for up to two years.

In addition to academic eligibility, recipients are required to serve part-time in the regiment for a term of three years and two months.

Corporal Joliza Vanderpool, the RBR’s regimental careers management officer assistant, said: “This scholarship package means that you are earning an income at the same time as being in school and giving yourself a chance to be more skilled in the future.

“The regiment is not only offering a part-time job, but we are also offering the opportunity for us to ease your stress when it comes to covering college tuition. Additionally, you will earn a wage as you learn soldiering.”

She said the RBR offers opportunities for personal development and public service.

“There are opportunities for overseas training courses that can help boost your academic credentials as well,” she added.

“When undertaking these courses, your job is to learn as much as you can while you are out there and bring those skills back to support the remainder of the battalion.

“You never know where life may take you, so giving back to your country, even for our minimum service requirement, is a worthwhile option to develop yourself both personally and professionally.”

Learning credits are also available for members of the regiment, providing lifelong educational opportunities for personnel throughout their service.

Scholarship applicants should be Bermudian, between the age of 18 and 25 as of February 1, and have a minimum GPA of 2.50

Awardees must also meet the physical fitness, health and national security requirements to join the regiment.

The deadline for applications is January 22.

• More information, including full eligibility criteria, is available atbermudascholarships.com