Guyana distributes $81 million in education grants to students
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The government of Guyana delivered $81.09 million in grants to 954 students preparing for the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) on October 2, 2026.
The Ministry of Education distributed $60,000 to each student through the Because We Care Cash Grant programme, along with a $20,000 transportation allowance and a $5,000 uniform voucher. This year’s grants included a new transportation component and increased the core student grant from $50,000 to $60,000.
The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) government made these commitments in 2025 to increase financial support for schoolchildren. The CAPE grants conclude the 2026 distribution of these funds to students in both public and private schools across Guyana, supported by a $17.5 billion budget allocation. The program aims to help families afford the costs of sending children to school.
