Eligibility

We are delighted that you are interested in applying for the Tabaxh scholarship. 

This section provides an overview of the scholarship programme to help guide you with the application process. Please read through the pages in this section to find out the selection criteria, your eligibility, the courses eligible for the scholarship and the costs covered by the scholarship.

Selection Criteria

In order to be considered for the scholarship programme, the young woman applicant must meet the following criteria:

  1. Have a strong passion for architecture, urban design, engineering or similar fields in the construction industry.

  2. Provide reasons for their choice of course.

  3. Have a strong portfolio of work showcasing their art or technical drawing skills.

  4. Obtain excellent results in West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), A-Levels, International Baccalaureate or a relevant and equivalent qualification relating to the built environment.

Check If You Are Eligible To Apply

To be eligible for the Tabaxh scholarship, you must meet ALL of the following criteria:

  • woman

  • minimum 17 years old

  • Gambian national residing in The Gambia or non-Gambian national with permanent residence in The Gambia

  • must have a confirmed offer from the University of the Gambia, Crab Island TVET or USET to study one of the eligible courses listed below.

Eligible Courses

The following courses provided by the University of the Gambia (UTG), Crab Island TVET and USET are the only courses eligible for the Tabaxh scholarship:

Bachelor Degrees (UTG)

  • Bachelor of Community Building and Design (4 Years)

Higher National Diploma Courses (USET)

  • HND in Building Technology (2 Years)

  • HND in Civil Engineering and Architecture (2 Years)

Ordinary National Diploma Courses (USET)

  • OND in Building Technology (2 Years)

Diploma Courses (USET)

  • Diploma in Architectural Technology (2 Years)

  • Technician Diploma in Construction (2 Years)

  • Diploma in Painting and Decorating (2 Years)

  • Diploma in Plumbing and Gas Fitting (1 Year)

  • Diploma in Timber Vocation (2 Years)

  • Diploma in Trowel Vocation (2 Years)

NAQAA Certified Courses (Crab Island TVET)

  • Building Construction

  • Interior Decoration and Design

  • Plumbing and Gas Fitting

Certificate Courses (USET)

  • Certificate in Architectural Technology (1 Year)

  • Certificate in Building Construction (GSQ) Level 1

  • Certificate in Building Construction (GSQ) Level 2

  • Technician Certificate in Construction (1 Year)

  • Certificate in Labour Intensive Technology (Pavement Construction) (6 weeks)

  • Certificate in Painting and Decorating (1 Year)

  • Certificate in Plumbing & Gas Fitting (1 Year)

  • Certificate in Plumbing & Gas Fitting (GSQ) Level 1

  • Certificate in Timber Vocation (1 Year)

  • Certificate in Trowel Vocation (1 Year)

Other Construction Related Courses (USET)

  • Block Brick and Concreting

  • Carpentry and Joinery

  • Painting and Decoration

  • Solar Water Heating System (6 months, Part -Time)

  • Tiling

Costs Covered by Tabaxh

The following costs are covered by the Tabaxh scholarship for the duration of your selected course:

  • Tuition fees

  • Uniform (USET and Crab Island TVET students only)