This scholarship programme forms part of the Government of Guyanaโs transformative agenda to have an educated workforce.
Launched in 2021, GOAL is an initiative of the Government of Guyana to provide 20 000 scholarships to Guyanese to pursue online, tertiary level programmes via partnerships with reputable international universities. GOAL, through partnerships with several international Universities provide a myriad of pertinent academic and vocational programmes: Certificate, Diploma, Bachelors, Postgraduate, Maste
rs, and Doctorate. The primary objective is to deliver 20,000 scholarships by 2025 through a collaboration of agencies including the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Public Service and the Ministry of Labour. Since its launch in 2021, GOAL has already awarded approximately 13,000+ scholarships to Guyanese from every region, and village. GOAL currently partners with 15 institutions around the world to offer more than 184 programmes for all categories of learners. Institutional partners include: AA Maritime and Offshore Training Institute (Guyana), International University of Applied Science (Germany), Jain Deemed-to-be University (India), Indira Gandhi National Open University (India), Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science (India), 3T-EnerMech (Guyana), University of the West Indies (Open Campus), University of Southern Caribbean (Trinidad and Tobago), Texila American University (Guyana), Georgetown American University (Guyana), Universidad Isabel I - Structuralia (Spain), and UNICAF Partners (Liverpool John Moores University, University of East London, Unicaf University - Zambia, Unicaf University - Malawi). VISION:
To ensure equal access to quality tertiary education for all Guyanese, creating a more versatile and empowered workplace. MISSION STATEMENT:
GOALโS mission is to provide diverse academic programmes through innovative and flexible formats to persons seeking advanced educational opportunities. OUR CORE VALUES
Integrity
Demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values through a transparent process. Sustainability
Fostering partnerships with multiple universities to provide affordable and topical programmes to meet the socio-economic needs of Guyana. Team Work
Providing clear direction, guidance and support to encourage and assist students to successfully achieve their educational goals. Commitment
Manifesting a sense of pride, passion and dedication towards the objectives, mission and vision of GOAL
Equity
Committing to a fair and impartial process thereby ensuring that no student is disenfranchised.
25/06/2026
๐ GOAL is at the International Building Expo!
Your pathway to higher education is closer than you think. Visit our booth to explore world-class programmes, receive expert application guidance, and get all your questions answered โ all under one roof.
๐ June 25โ28, 2026 | ๐ 11:00h โ 21:00h | ๐ National Stadium, Providence
Your future begins with one step. Come take it with GOAL. โ
๐ www.goal.gov.gy
24/06/2026
๐จ Attention Guyanese students! ๐ฌ๐พ
GOAL is proud to be a partner in the a 24-hour virtual cybersecurity competition open to students aged 18โ25 residing in Guyana!
๐ July 3โ4, 2026 | Starting 12:00 p.m.
๐ฅ Compete individually or in teams of up to 3
๐ก No technical knowledge required!
23/06/2026
Session two begin..
23/06/2026
Are you a graduate and cannot make it to the National Cultural Center?
Join us live on our page as we celebrate our 4th Graduation Ceremony beginning at 9 am!
23/06/2026
Today is the day! ๐
Today, June 23, GOAL graduates will walk the National Cultural Center stage and be recognized for their hard work, determination, and commitment to advancing their education.
Congratulations. You did it! ๐โจ
23/06/2026
Heartiest congratulatory message from Dr. Jacob Opadeyi, Director of Guyana Online Academy of Learning to the graduating class of 2026!
23/06/2026
A special congratulations from the Hon. Zulfikar Ally, MP, Minister of Public Service to the graduates from GOAL, Class of 2026.
23/06/2026
A special message of congratulations from the Hon. Savitri Sonia Parag, MP, Minister of Education, to the 3,876 graduates of the GOAL Scholarship Programme Class of 2026!
23/06/2026
A very special message from His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Executive President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana to the Graduating Class of 2026 from Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL)!