About the Project

The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis offers the Back-to-School Voucher Programme, which provides EC$250 per eligible child to help families cover school uniforms, supplies and other education costs for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Programme Details

  • Voucher amount: EC$250 per eligible child, paid directly into the main applicant’s active JAD digital wallet.
  • Application period: 17 August 2026 to 31 December 2026.
  • Eligible students: students enrolled in, or accepted to, licensed pre-schools, primary, secondary and tertiary institutions across the Federation for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Who Can Apply

Main applicants must:

  • be 18 years or older;
  • be the official parent or guardian on the school’s records;
  • have valid contact information and an active JAD digital wallet;
  • submit a single application covering all of their eligible children.

Each child must be verified on the school roll, be included on only one application, and not have received the benefit through another application.

Source: SKNIS announcement.