Sydney A. Phillips Scholarship 2019/2020

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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

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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 

• 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 

vrboodhoo@gmail.com

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

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).
• Terms and Conditions 
• The 
  GraceKennedy/University of Technology Scholarship, tenable at The University of Technology annually.
  • Terms and Conditions 
• 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.
  • Terms and Conditions
• The GraceKennedy/
   Rafael Diaz Scholarship for Business: Available to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Social Science at the University of the West Indies.
  • Terms and Conditions
• 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.
  • Terms and Conditions
• 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.
• Terms and Conditions
• The GraceKennedy 
   Scholarship 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).
  • Terms and Conditions




Final Year Scholarships

• Final Year scholarship for students attending UWI/UTECH
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Financial Aid Declaration Form
• The GraceKennedy/
   Caribbean Maritime University Scholarship: Available to final year students registered for the Logistics Degree Programme.
  • Terms and Conditions

Persons who are shortlisted for an interview may qualify for a merit scholarship

NCB Foundation Scholarship

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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.

• 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

Sagicor Foundation Scholarship

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Caribbean Actuarial Scholarship

Deadline: 07/11/2019

The Caribbean Actuarial Scholarship was established in 2008 in memory of Basil L. and Monica G. Virtue by their son-in-law, S. Michael McLaughlin, FSA, MAAA, an actuary who graduated from UWI. The scholarship is intended to be an annual award to University of the West Indies (UWI) actuarial student(s) who demonstrate a strong record of accomplishment, leadership qualities and commitment to becoming an actuary.

Qualifications include:
• Must be an undergraduate student entering their second or third year at the University of the West Indies
• Must be enrolled in UWI’s actuarial science program
• Must hold a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent

Donor

The Caribbean Actuarial Scholarship

Award

$2,000 - student entering second year of studies; $3,000 - student entering third year of studies. $1,000 floating scholarship.

Supplemental Questions

1. Have you received other funding (U.S. or Jamaican dollars) to help with your university expenses?
2. If yes, please describe:
3. Are you enrolled in the UWI Actuarial Science Program?
4. If yes, is this your first or second year in the program?
5. Please include a one or two page personal essay to include responses to the following; Why do you want to be an actuary; what are the qualifications and abilities that have helped you succeed in college and will help you succeed in an actuarial career; what extracurricular activities have you enjoyed most; have you participated in or had any leadership roles and how will these experiences help you in your career and your life in general
6. Please list the name and email address of a professor (preferred) or advisor who will provide a letter of recommendation supporting your academic achievement, leadership, and communication skills.PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR LETTER MUST BE SIGNED.
7. Please list the name and email address of an individual that will provide a personal letter of reference on your behalf. (Please do not use a family member or close family friend. This person can be a employer, a coach, clergy or community member). PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR LETTER MUST BE SIGNED.