The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses Programme (GATE) is managed by the Funding and Grants Administration Unit of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education.  Concerned that none of our citizens should be prevented from acquiring tertiary education because of financial constraints, the Government of Trinidad and Tobago has implemented the GATE programme to combat this widespread problem.

This initiative can be regarded as the "GATEway" that opens the doors to tertiary edcuation for ALL so that "NONE SHALL BE LEFT BEHIND."

In keeping with Government's philosophy for developing human capital and entrepreneurship and for permitting access to education for ALL, the Government intends to ensure that:
.There are no limitations to accessing quality education
.All recognized tertiary education programmes will be considered, providing they fulfill the Government's quality assurance requirements
.All students, including post-graduate students, will be bound by a period of service
.The period of service will be linked to the value of the grant

Part-time students accessing GATE may apply their current employment experience incrementally as part of their period of national service

Please note that citizens must have resided in Trinidad and Tobago for a minimum period of three (3) years immediately prior to submitting an application for funding.

To view a list of GATE approved institutions, click here.