Friday 5 April 2019

CCRIF SPC-UWI Undergraduate

Deadline:

June 2, 2019

Number of Awards:

Four (4)

Value:

US$4,000

Maximum Tenure:

Two (2) years

Eligibility:

Available to CARICOM Nationals who:

are registered students in the Faculty of Science & Technology majoring in Geography or Geology OR;
are registered in the Faculty of Humanities & Education majoring in Geography OR;
are registered in the Faculty of Engineering majoring in Civil Engineering;
will be entering Level 2 of the B.Sc. degree programme.

Criteria:

The award will be based on:

High academic performance (at least a GPA of 3.0)

Method of Selection:

Short-listed candidates will be selected by a panel comprising personnel from the UWI with recommendations made in selecting the final candidates.

Please Note:

Students who have withdrawn from the programme without good reason and the approval of the Academic Director, or who fail to complete the programme, will be required to repay the award.

View General Application Form

Applicants should submit a SEPARATE application form when applying for this scholarship.

AFUWI Scholarships

Number of Awards:

To be decided by Donor

Value:

Between US$ 2,000-5000

Maximum Tenure:

One (1) year

Eligibility:

The award is available to students registered in the Undergraduate Degree programme and:

Nationals of CARICOM countries;
Are registered in either the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Science and Technology, Humanities & Education or the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Are entering Level 2 or 3 of their programme of study in the Faculties of Humanities & Education, Science and Technology, Social Sciences;or Level 4 or 5 in the case of Medical Sciences students.

Criteria:

The award will be based on:

Academic performance based on results of the previous academic year University examinations (at least a GPA of 3.0);
Demonstrable leadership qualities;
Involvement in co-curricular and/or community-related activities.

Method of Selection:

Selection will be done by UWI officials in accordance with the established practice.

Please Note:

Applicants applying for more than one award should submit a SEPARATE application form when applying for this scholarship.

Insurance Association of the Caribbean Scholarship

DEADLINE August 31, 2019

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The Insurance Association of the Caribbean, Inc., Annual Insurance Scholarship For Studies in Insurance, Actuarial Science or Risk Management

The Insurance Association of the Caribbean (IAC) Inc. is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion and growth of the Caribbean Insurance Industry. Its membership is diverse with a large contingent of registered affiliates located throughout the Caribbean, Canada, Europe and the United States that specialise in every field of insurance. The Insurance Association of the Caribbean (IAC) was the “brainchild” of a small group of visionaries (industry leaders from Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana and Barbados) who wanted to prepare the indigenous insurance industry for the future challenges of the remaining century.

In an effort to encourage tertiary level students to study and pursue careers in insurance, risk management and actuarial science, The Insurance Association of the Caribbean, Inc. is pleased to announce The Insurance Association of the Caribbean Inc. Annual Insurance Scholarship.

It is our hope that by offering scholarship opportunities, young scholars would be encouraged to take insurance, actuarial science and risk management courses, while receiving the financial support they need to complete their degrees.

The Scholarship:

US$2000 to go toward tuition fees
A six-week summer internship at an IAC Member Company

Application Requirements:

A Caribbean National
A graduate or an undergraduate student at one of the three University of the West Indies (UWI) campuses
Good academic standing
A major in insurance, risk management or actuarial science or an interest in pursuing a career in an insurance related field
A completed scholarship application form
A copy of current transcript information
A 750 - 1000 word essay outlining how you were inspired to pursue a career in the insurance industry and your career objectives following graduation
A letter of recommendation

Application Deadline: August 31, 2019

Further details may be obtained from the IAC Secretariat at:
Telephone: 1-246-427-5608/9 or Email: info@iac-caribbean.com

Toptal Scholarships for Women

Toptal Scholarships for Women:

Empowering Future Female Leaders to Change the World

Toptal^® is awarding $10,000 and year of mentorship to five future female leaders who want to change the world.

APPLY NOW

How We’re Supporting Future Female Leaders

We’re committed to empowering the next generation of female CEOs, founders, and world leaders who want to change the world. We’d like to give you what you need to get there.

$10,000 Scholarship

Meaningful support, so you can focus on developing yourself as a future leader.

The UWI Regional Endowment Fund Scholarships and Bursaries

The UWI Endowment Fund Scholarships and Bursaries is one of the ways that The University of the West Indies (The UWI) seeks to attract all-round high achievers among the region’s high school students, community and state college graduates and current UWI students. These scholarships and bursaries are available for study pursuing an undergraduate programme at any of the three physical campuses: Cave Hill, Mona or St Augustine.

Who should apply?

You should, if you:

Are a citizen of one of The UWI contributing countries below (proof of citizenship will be required)
Anguilla

Antigua & Barbuda

Bahamas

Barbados

Belize

Bermuda

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Dominica

Grenada

Jamaica

Montserrat

St. Kitts & Nevis

St. Lucia

St. Vincent & the Grenadines

Trinidad & Tobago

Turks & Caicos
Are a first time applicant to an undergraduate degree programme offered at the Cave Hill, Mona or St. Augustine campuses OR a current undergraduate student at The UWI Cave Hill, Mona or St Augustine campuses with a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0
Have a financial need
Are involved in co-curricular activities
Are a person of good character and possesses strong leadership qualities

Note: Applicants must not be holders of an undergraduate degree from any university or registered graduate students at The UWI.

How do I Apply? Apply Now

Step 1: Complete the online application form.

Step 2: Submit supporting documents to the address below with the subject line:

‘The UWI Regional Endowment Scholarships and Bursaries’.

Supporting documents:

Evidence of leadership positions at school, university and/or within the wider community; community involvement; and co-curricular activities (more than one form may be completed)
Two (2) letters of Affidavit – one of which must come from an academic referee attesting to the applicant’s academic ability and potential, character and need; while the other should demonstrate leadership qualities. (Referees must have known the applicant for at least two years; all referees must affix the official stamp of their office/department/organization)
Proof of citizenship of one of The UWI contributing countries

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicants to ensure that their supporting documents are submitted to the Office of the Board for Undergraduate Studies by the deadline stated above.

Supporting documents MUST be sent/delivered in a clearly marked envelope to:

The UWI Endowment Fund Scholarships and Bursaries

The Office of the Board for Undergraduate Studies

The University of the West Indies

Regional Headquarters

Mona

Kingston 7

Jamaica, W.I.

The COMPLETED online application form and ALL supporting documents MUST be submitted by the deadline stated above. ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

Need assistance or more information?

Contact:

The Office of the Board for Undergraduate Studies
The University of the West Indies
The Regional Headquarters
Hermitage Road, Mona, Kingston 7

Email: rhqobus@uwimona.edu.jm
Telephone: (876) 977-7916 or (876) 970-0244

Mona Baptist Church Douglas Samuels Memorial Scholarship

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Conceived by Mona Baptist Church, and fueled by the hard work of Mrs. Lilly Samuels, Douglas' widow, this scholarship, and the bursaries it has spawned, serve to memorialise his life. The scholarship is for students entering their final year of study, and specialising in Art or Education. This year, the scholarship is in the amount of $150,000. It is open to Jamaican students in local institutions (see wall). Bursaries are for students at the Mona Baptist Church. (More bursary info to come).

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Jamaica Flour Mills Scholarships

DEADLINE April 30, 2019

Applications are invited for scholarships and grants offered by the JAMAICA FLOUR MILLS FOUNDATION to pursue full-time studies as outlined below:

THE JFM FOUNDATION GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS
The JFM Foundation General Scholarships & Grants are geared towards students intent on or pursuing fulltime studies at any of the following tertiary institutions:

University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona & St. Augustine campuses
University of Technology, Jamaica (UTECH)
Northern Caribbean University (NCU) REQUIREMENTS:
Six (6) or more CSEC General Proficiency subjects at Grades I or II, including English Language and Mathematics
Three (3) 2-Unit CAPE subjects at Grades I or II
Between ages 17 - 35 years of age
Jamaican citizen
Current university students should have a minimum GPA of 3.0

JFM FOUNDATION COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

The JFM Foundation Community Scholarships & Grants are open to students residing within the communities surrounding our plant located in Eastern Kingston. Awards are for full time studies at any of the following tertiary institutions:

University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona & St. Augustine campuses
University of Technology, Jamaica (UTECH)
Northern Caribbean University (NCU)  Caribbean Maritime University (CMU)
Mico University College
Edna Manley College for the Visual & Performing Arts

REQUIREMENTS:

Currently residing in a Kingston 2 community for a minimum of 5 years
Six (6) or more CSEC General Proficiency subjects at Grades I or II, including English Language and Mathematics
Three (3) 2-Unit CAPE subjects at Grades I or II
Between 17 - 35 years of age
Jamaican citizen
Current university students should have a minimum GPA of 3.0

JFM BAKING & PASTRY ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

The JFM Baking & Pastry Arts Scholarship is open to students who are intent on pursuing the full-time Associate of Science in Baking & Pastry Arts at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTECH).