University of the West Indies (UWI) Fund

The most affordable investment option on the market for large families. An investment of $150,000 for a family of 6 or more persons. This investment entitles one member of the family to a one-year tuition only scholarship at the University of the West Indies. Attendance to the university is not mandatory to maintain citizenship.
Applicants to the Citizenship by Investment Programme who choose this option will be required to make an investment of US$150,000 for a family of six (6) or more (i.e. the minimum number of persons per application is 6). Entitles one member of the family to a one-year scholarship, tuition only, at the University of West Indies.
The University of the West Indies (UWI) was established in 1948 and is the largest and longest standing education provider in the Caribbean. The UWI serves the Caribbean region by offering high quality research and educational facilities across the Caribbean region. The eligibility requirements of the new UWI Fund Option are the following: The new UWI Fund investment option is only available for families consisting of at least six (6) members. The required investment amount inclusive of government processing fees is of USD $150,000. An additional donation of USD $15,000 applies for each additional dependent. Standard Due Diligence fees are applicable.

Participation in such a fund entitles one member of the family to a one year scholarship at the University of the West Indies (UWI).

UWI Fund

Family of 6 applicants

Family of 7 or more Members

Required Contribution Amount

 US $150,000

 US $150,000

Processing Fee

Included in Required Contribution Amount

US $15,000 for each additional dependent

Due Diligence Fee

Dependent 0 –11 NIL
Dependent child 12  – 17  US $2,000
Dependent child 18 – 30  US $4,000
Dependent parents – 55+  US $4,000

Dependent 0 –11 NIL
Dependent child 12  – 17  US $2,000
Dependent child 18 – 30  US $4,000
Dependent parents – 55+  US $4,000

Passport Fees

US $300 per applicant

US $300 per applicant

Download our application kit
Process & Timeline:

Step 1

Obtain invoice detailing all fees associated with the submission of your UWI investment application.

Step 2

Preparation of application forms, collection of supporting documents (notarization and certifications).

Step 3

A complete review of your citizenship application by our licensed CIP agent.

Step 4

Submission of documents for bank due diligence.

Step 5

Submission of application to the Citizenship by Investment Unit. Submission Fees due.

Step 6

Approval by the Citizenship by Investment Unit issued within 3 months of submission of application.

Step 7

Final invoice issued (Investment payment and remainder of government fees due).

Step 8

Passport and Certificate of Registration (COR) issued within 1 month after making investment payment.

Step 9

Passports and CORs couriered.
About The University of the West Indies (UWI):
The University of the West Indies at Five Islands is a public research university in Five Islands, Antigua and Barbuda. It is the newest of 5 general campuses in the University of the West Indies system. University of West Indies – Five Islands Campus offers 3 different schools. These school consist of programs such as:
1.) School of Humanities and Education – offering a Bachelor of Education in three specializations – Mathematics Education, Language and Literacy Education and Curriculum Education.
2.) School of Management, Science and Technology – offering a Bachelor of Social Sciences program, including Economics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, Banking, Management, Marketing, and Tourism Hospitality.
3.) School of Health and Behavioral Sciences – offering a Bachelor of Nursing program.

The world’s most reputable ranking agency, Times Higher Education, has ranked The UWI among the top 600 universities in the world for 2019 and 2020, and the 40 best universities in Latin America and the Caribbean for 2018 and 2019.

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