Friday, 5 April 2019
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:
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).
REQUIREMENTS:
- A minimum of Five (5) CSEC General Proficiency subjects at Grades I, II or III including English Language and Mathematics
- Accepted for full time study at the University of Technology, Jamaica.
- Jamaican Citizen
- Preference will be given to recent high school graduates and career Bakers.
APPLICATION FORMS & BROCHURES ARE AVAILABLE AT:
- WWW.ADM.COM/ADM-WORLDWIDE/JAMAICA
- JAMAICA FLOUR MILLS LIMITED
- THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES - OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCING
- UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA – FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
- MONTEGO BAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
- MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
- BROWN’S TOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
- MANNING’S HIGH SCHOOL
Completed application form along with one (1) passport size photograph, certified copies of CSEC/CAPE
certificates or University Transcripts should be submitted by Tuesday, April 30, 2019 to:
SECRETARY
JAMAICA FLOUR MILLS FOUNDATION
209 WINDWARD ROAD, KINGSTON 2
Sydney A. Phillips Scholarship 2019/2020
Click here to apply
DEADLINE June 14, 2019
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the Sydney A. Phillips Scholarship for the academic year 2019/2020 tenable at the University of the West Indies, the University of Technology, Northern Caribbean University or other tertiary institution in Jamaica.
ELIGIBILITY
Candidates should:
DEADLINE June 14, 2019
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the Sydney A. Phillips Scholarship for the academic year 2019/2020 tenable at the University of the West Indies, the University of Technology, Northern Caribbean University or other tertiary institution in Jamaica.
ELIGIBILITY
Candidates should:
- Possess good academic records
- Have already been accepted by the institution and will have completed a minimum of one academic year by July 2019
- Be a resident of St. Mary
- Have attended school in St. Mary to at least CXC level
- Be actively involved in community and/or school activities
VALUE OF COURSE
The award is valued at $200,000.00 per annum.
REQUIREMENTS
The successful applicant will be required to serve in Jamaica for a period of three
years immediately following completion of their studies.
Application forms can be obtained from the scholarship offices at UWI and the
University of Technology or the offices of Robinson Phillips & Whitehorne in
Highgate.
The completed Application Form along with all supporting documents are to be
returned no later than June 14, 2019 to the:
SYDNEY A. PHILLIPS SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND
c/o Robinson Phillips & Whitehorne
P.O. Box 2,
Highgate P.O.,
St. Mary
THE UWI TOWNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Click to Apply
Scholarship governing rules
a) Scholarships will be awarded for full time study in any faculty at the UWI Mona campus, beginning in the academic year.
b) Scholarship awarded ONLY for University Grants Committee (UGC) funded programmes. N.B. Please visit Faculty office or website for the list of UGC funded programmes.
c) Renewal of the scholarship is dependent on student’s performance and satisfying of other scholarship conditions.
d) In order for a student to retain his/her scholarship after the academic year he/she must obtain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
e) Students, who after the first year obtained a cumulative GPA ≤ 2.99 but ≥ 2.50 will be eligible for a half scholarship provided all other conditions are met.
f) Students who fall below a cumulative GPA ≤ 2.49 will not be allowed to continue the scholarship.
g) The duration of the scholarship should not exceed 3 years except in the case of disciplines that go beyond three years.
h) The scholarship ONLY covers Semesters I and II with the exception of disciplines with three semesters.
i) The scholarship does not cover expenses related to the re-sit of examination(s). Students are expected to meet the expenses of these activities.
j) Students cannot be employed full-time. N.B. Recipients to note the UWI’s policy on student work.
k) The scholarship covers Tuition ONLY.
Additional scholarship conditions
a) All scholarship recipients must commit to the completion of 26 service hours per semester for the duration of their scholarship award. The Mona Social Services Limited reserves the right to place the scholar wherever it may deem fit, based on needs.
b) It is MANDATORY for ALL SCHOLARS to attend ALL PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS, planned for them by MSS in each semester. A Scholars package distributed at the beginning of the year will provide details on the planned sessions.
c) Failure to comply with (a) and/or (b) above, may affect future consideration for scholarship.
d) Upon graduation students must be available to the MSS to assist with project implementation(s) in the UWI communities for a period not exceeding two years.
e) Students are required to have a regular course load based on programme of study.
Scholarship governing rules
a) Scholarships will be awarded for full time study in any faculty at the UWI Mona campus, beginning in the academic year.
b) Scholarship awarded ONLY for University Grants Committee (UGC) funded programmes. N.B. Please visit Faculty office or website for the list of UGC funded programmes.
c) Renewal of the scholarship is dependent on student’s performance and satisfying of other scholarship conditions.
d) In order for a student to retain his/her scholarship after the academic year he/she must obtain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
e) Students, who after the first year obtained a cumulative GPA ≤ 2.99 but ≥ 2.50 will be eligible for a half scholarship provided all other conditions are met.
f) Students who fall below a cumulative GPA ≤ 2.49 will not be allowed to continue the scholarship.
g) The duration of the scholarship should not exceed 3 years except in the case of disciplines that go beyond three years.
h) The scholarship ONLY covers Semesters I and II with the exception of disciplines with three semesters.
i) The scholarship does not cover expenses related to the re-sit of examination(s). Students are expected to meet the expenses of these activities.
j) Students cannot be employed full-time. N.B. Recipients to note the UWI’s policy on student work.
k) The scholarship covers Tuition ONLY.
Additional scholarship conditions
a) All scholarship recipients must commit to the completion of 26 service hours per semester for the duration of their scholarship award. The Mona Social Services Limited reserves the right to place the scholar wherever it may deem fit, based on needs.
b) It is MANDATORY for ALL SCHOLARS to attend ALL PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS, planned for them by MSS in each semester. A Scholars package distributed at the beginning of the year will provide details on the planned sessions.
c) Failure to comply with (a) and/or (b) above, may affect future consideration for scholarship.
d) Upon graduation students must be available to the MSS to assist with project implementation(s) in the UWI communities for a period not exceeding two years.
e) Students are required to have a regular course load based on programme of study.
2019 Hardat Sukhdeo MBBS Scholarship
The Hardat Sukhdeo scholarship is being sponsored by the Central Florida
Chapter of UWIMAA. This annual award is valued at USD 1,500
ELIGIBILITY
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicant must be an 3rd or 4th year MBBS undergraduate student with a minimum 2.75 GPA
- Applicant must complete an essay entitled "The perception, need and role of Psychiatrists in Jamaica." with a maximum of 750 words- (3 pages, double-spaced).
- Letter indicating financial need.
SEND ALL APPLICATIONS TO:
Dr. Victor Boodhoo
3952 Rambling Acres Drive,
Titusville,
Florida 32796
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: MARCH 31,2019
For further information please contact
Dr. Leo-Paul Powell
Deputy Dean of Student Success
leopaul.powell02@uwimona.edu.jm or leopaulpowell@gmail.com
GraceKennedy Foundation
Please note that ALL scholarships officially open from May 1 to July 15 each year.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED
For further information please contact: gkfoundation@gkco.com
Telephone: (876) 932-3181 / 3541 / 3350
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED
For further information please contact: gkfoundation@gkco.com
Telephone: (876) 932-3181 / 3541 / 3350
The GraceKennedy Foundation offers nine scholarships:
Named / Endowed Scholarships
- The GraceKennedy/Jamaica Scholarship, tenable at The University of the West Indies: Available to students who are currently completing CAPE 2 examinations and will be attending the University of the West Indies. (students studying Medicine or Law do not qualify).
- TheGraceKennedy/University of Technology Scholarship, tenable at The University of Technology annually.
- The GraceKennedy/Carlton Alexander Scholarship: Available to past students of Jamaica College only and tenable in alternate years at The University of the West Indies and the University of Technology.
- The GraceKennedy/Rafael Diaz Scholarship for Business: Available to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Social Science at the University of the West Indies.
- The GraceKennedy/Douglas Orane Scholarship for Science, Technology Or Engineering: Available to undergraduate students at The University of the West Indies or the University of Technology Jamaica.
- The GraceKennedy/Bruce Rickards Scholarship: Available to past students of Kingston College only and tenable in alternate years at The University of the West Indies and the University of Technology.
- The GraceKennedyScholarship to The Edna Manley College of the Visual & Performing Arts: Available to 2nd -4th year students studying at any of the four schools (Dance, Music, Drama and Art).
- Final Year scholarship for students attending UWI/UTECH
- The GraceKennedy/Caribbean Maritime University Scholarship: Available to final year students registered for the Logistics Degree Programme.
Final Year Scholarships
Persons who are shortlisted for an interview may qualify for a merit scholarship
NCB Foundation Scholarship
Click here to register and then apply for a Scholarship or Grant
With education as it primary strategic focus, the N.C.B Foundation provides individual financial assistance to students through a Scholarships and Grants programme. Students pursuing studies in local institutions from the primary to tertiary level can benefit from this programme and for the 2019/20 academic year, over $40M is available.
Successful applicants will receive financial benefits under the categories of Traditional or Non-Traditional Programmes.
With education as it primary strategic focus, the N.C.B Foundation provides individual financial assistance to students through a Scholarships and Grants programme. Students pursuing studies in local institutions from the primary to tertiary level can benefit from this programme and for the 2019/20 academic year, over $40M is available.
Successful applicants will receive financial benefits under the categories of Traditional or Non-Traditional Programmes.
Traditional Programmes
Scholarships
Available to students pursuing tertiary education. Recipients must be first-year entrants.
Grants
One-off support, specifically to assist with tuition, accommodation or educational supplies. Available to all students at the tertiary, secondary and primary school.
Available to students pursuing tertiary education. Recipients must be first-year entrants.
- Parish Champion: $300,000
- National Champion: $500,000
Grants
One-off support, specifically to assist with tuition, accommodation or educational supplies. Available to all students at the tertiary, secondary and primary school.
- We Believe in You (WBIY) Fund: Up to $100,000
- Teacher Education Grant: Up to $100,000
- Book Voucher: $10,000 to $20,000 awarded to students at the primary to sixth form level.
Non-Traditional Programmes
Scholarships
Available to students pursuing tertiary education. Recipients must be first-year entrants.
- Gold - $250,000
Grants
One-off support, specifically to assist with tuition, accommodation or educational supplies.
- Silver - $150,000
- Bronze – Up to $100,000
The Innovative, Creative, Outstanding and Nationalistic (I.C.O.N.) award introduced in 2016, is designated for tertiary students exploring the non-traditional fields of study, including, but not limited to:
- Animation
- Aviation
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Teaching Degrees specializing in Mathematics and Science for the CSEC and CAPE levels
- Fashion Designing
- Fine Arts
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