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