CARIBBEAN SHIPPING ASSOCIATION – MONICA SILVERA

SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: All undergraduate students at the Caribbean Maritime University, preference given
to final year students.

Value: US$2,500.00

Requirements:
• Caribbean national from countries with membership to the Caribbean Shipping Association
• Must be accepted to the CMU.
• Must be of good character, displaying leadership qualities and consistent involvement in
social/community activities.

Application period: May 1 – June 30 each year

Contact Details: Application forms are available at the Office of the University Registrar.

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 AMERICAN CARIBBEAN MARITIME FOUNDATION – FERN KHAN GRANT

Eligibility: Returning students registered in undergraduate programmes

Value: US$750 – US$1,000 payable for one academic year. Grant covers related educational expenses,
including boarding and auxiliary fees, uniform, transportation and meals. Grants will be offered to
students with good academic standing and compelling financial need.

The are various tuition scholarships at varying values. A webinar is scheduled for March 14, 2022, to
further discuss scholarships. Visit the ACMF jobs board for details regarding employment.

Requirements:
• Be a Caribbean national.
• Enrolled full-time or part-time at the CMU in an undergraduate degree programme.
• 2.8 GPA in the academic year prior to application.
• Of good character and display leadership qualities.
• Involvement in extracurricular activities (providing documentary proof).

Application Dealine: April 19, 2022

Contact Details: Instructions and application form are available online at www.acmfdn.org/scholarships/
Complete application form must be sent by email to executivedirector@acmfdn.org .

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 GRACE KENNEDY FOUNDATION BURSARY

Eligibility: Full-time, Final Year Logistics Students

Value: Up to maximum of $150,000.00 (Tuition Only)
Requirements:
• Must a Jamaican.
• Have an average of 3.0 GPA or above.
• On the first day of May in the year of the application, the candidate shall not be over the age of
24 years.
• Be a person of good character, displaying leadership qualities and consistent involvement in
social/community activities.
• Having completed and submitted The Grace Kennedy/CMU Final Year Scholarship application
form by July 15th.
• Involved in extracurricular activities.
Application period: May 1 – July 15, each year
Contact Details: gkfoundation@gkco.com or call (876) 932-3181/3541/3350
 NEW FORTRESS ENERGY SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: Full-time students from the parishes of St. Catherine, Kingston, Clarendon or St. James
(Montego Bay)
Value: US$250,000.00
Requirements:
• Must be under the age of 25 years old.
• Have an average of 3.0 GPA or above.
• Application should accompany: CMU application form and acceptance letters, one (1) page essay
on student’s educational goals, high school transcript or CMU transcript, two (2) character
reference letters, certified birth certificate or registration certificate.
• Be a person of good character, displaying leadership qualities and consistent involvement in
social/community activities.
• Should not be a holder of any other scholarship covering tuition costs.
• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a Joint Committee of CMU and NFE.
Application period: May 1 – July 15, each year
Contact Details: Office of the University Registrar, CMU
 SAGICOR FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS – SAGICOR GROUP

Eligibility: Undergraduate students at any year

Value: J$300,000.00

Requirements:

• Must be a Jamaican citizen

• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA and complete 20 hours of voluntary service annually.
• Be a client of any Sagicor Group Jamaica subsidiaries (Sagicor Life, Sagicor Bank, Sagicor Investments)
• Have a letter of acceptance to an undergraduate degree programme in Jamaica.
• Demonstrate high academic performance (GPA, CXC, CAPE, etc.)
• Show strong leadership traits and spirit of volunteerism and involvement (e.g. Membership in an
established youth club).
• Maintain full-time student status during the duration of the programme.

Application period: Opens in June of each year

Contact Details: Apply online at https://sagicorfoundationscholarships.com 5

 EMBASSY OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: All undergraduate students at the Caribbean Maritime University, preference given to final year
students.

Value: J$1,000,000.00 shared equally among the five (5) selected students

Requirements:
• Caribbean national
• Must be accepted to the CMU.
• Must be of good character, displaying leadership qualities and consistent involvement in
social/community activities.
The CMU shortlists ten (10) students and then Embassy select the five (5) recipients.
Application period: May 1 – June 30 each year

Contact Details: Application forms are available at the Office of the University Registrar.

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 HANOVER CHARITIES

Eligibility: All undergraduate students residing in Hanover.

Value: Undetermined

Requirements:
• Submit a 500-words essay explaining how the scholarship will assist you in achieving your career
dreams and goals.
• Recommendation from teacher/principal/JP.
• Official transcript for previous school year and current report card.
• Must be of good character, displaying leadership qualities and consistent involvement in
social/community activities.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2022 (NO EXTENSION)

Contact Details: See flyer below (Flyer was also circulated on the student portal).

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 CARRERAS JAMAICA LIMITED
Postgraduate Scholarships

Eligibility: Tenable at any recognized local university and can be applied to any field of study.

Value: J$1,800,000.00

Requiremements:
• Official transcript showong academic background (at least an Upper Second-Class degree).
• Statement of Purpose of Study.
• Résumé
• Birth Certificate or Driver’s License or Passport.
• Two Letters of References.
• Evidence of acceptance for postgraduate studies at a college/university.
• Statement of intention of candidate after course completion.
• Extra-curricular activities at university level.

Application Period: April 15 – May 31 each year

Instructions: Application form can be retrieved at www.carrerasltd.com . Completed application form along
with supporting documents should be submitted to carreras_scholarships@bat.com. 9
 CARRERAS JAMAICA LIMITED

Eligibility: Bursaries offered to Returning Undergraduate students

Value: $50,000.00

Requirements:
• Must be a Jamaican citizen.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Official transcript.
• Be in need for financial assistance.
• Must be an enrolled student in any of the institutions (UWI, UTECH, CMU, NCU, UCC, Hydel).
• Have at least a ‘B’ average (3.0 GPA) in the previous academic year.

Application Period: April 15 – May 31 each year

Instructions: Application form can be retrieved at www.carrerasltd.com. Completed application form along
with supporting documents should be submitted to carreras_scholarships@bat.com. Completed forms may
also be dropped off at the Legal and External Affairs Department, Carreras Limited, 13a Ripon Road,
Kingston 5.
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 CARRERAS JAMAICA LIMITED – CAREERAS SEEK SCHOLARSHIPS

Eligibility: Offered to students pursuing Liberal Arts, Humanities or the Sciences

Value: $1 million

Requirements:
• Must be a Jamaican citizen.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Official transcript.
• Be in need for financial assistance.
• Must be an enrolled student in any of the institutions (UWI, UTECH, CMU, NCU, UCC, Hydel).
• Have at least a ‘B’ average (3.0 GPA) in the previous academic year.

Application Open: April 15 – May 31 each year

Instructions: Application form can be retrieved at www.carrerasltd.com. Completed application form

along with supporting documents should be submitted to carreras_scholarships@bat.com. Completed
forms may also be dropped off at the Legal and External Affairs Department, Carreras Limited, 13a
Ripon Road, Kingston 5.
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 VM FUTURE PLAN “HEAD-START” SCHOLARSHIP – VICTORIA MUTUAL BUILDING SOCIETY

Eligibility: First Year Students

Value: J$130,000.00 (renewable over 3 year)

Requirements:
• Holder of an active VMBS Savings Account.
• Letter of Acceptance from where candidate will be pursuing studies.
• Letter of recommendation from the candidate’s school certifying enrollment stating grades and copy of
last two end of year reports.

Application Period: March – July each year

Contact Details: Visit the website at http://vm.foundation/projects/youth-empowerment/victoria-mutual-

scholarship/ for details on how to apply.

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 VM MASTER PLAN “HEAD-START” SCHOLARSHIP – VICTORIA MUTUAL BUILDING SOCIETY

Eligibility: Final year students of an undergraduate or graduate programme

Value: J$160,000.00 (one-time scholarship)

Requirements:
• Holder of an active VMBS Savings Account.
• Letter of Acceptance from where candidate will be pursuing studies.
• Letter of recommendation from the candidate’s school certifying enrollment stating grades and copy of
last two end of year reports.

Application Period: March – July each year

Contact Details: Visit the website at http://vm.foundation/projects/youth-empowerment/victoria-

mutual-scholarship/ for details on how to apply.

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 VM MASTER PLAN “HEAD-START” SCHOLARSHIP – VICTORIA MUTUAL BUILDING SOCIETY

Eligibility: Students who will be starting tertiary education and pursuing studies in the area of Science,
Technology, Engineering or Mathematics.

Value: J$300,000.00 (renewable)

Requirements:
• Holder of an active VMBS Savings Account.
• Letter of Acceptance from where candidate will be pursuing studies.
• Letter of recommendation from the candidate’s school certifying enrollment stating grades and copy of
last two end of year reports.
• Essay of 300-500 words on ‘Why I chose STEM’ (double-spaced/letter-size).

Application Period: March – July each year

Contact Details: Visit the website at http://vm.foundation/projects/youth-empowerment/victoria-

mutual-scholarship/ or call (876) 754-7000 for application details.
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 JMMB JOAN DUNCAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Eligibility: Final year students except those pursuing Engineering.

Value: Undetermined

Requirements:
• To have at least a ‘C’ average and shall be identified by their educational institution as individuals
who are finacially challenged.
• Letter of request for assistance. Please include email address and phone number.
• Letter from the Institution identifying students as being financially challenged.
• One-time disbursement, must apply annually.
• Most current school grades and exam results.
• Birth certificate.

Application period: April 1 – May 31 each year

Apply Online: www.joanduncanfoundation.org/scholarships-and-educational-grants

 BETTING GAMING AND LOTTERIES TERTIARY EDUCATION GRANTS

Eligibility: First Year and Returning Students

Value: $50,000.00

Requirements:
• Be no older than 26 years as at September of the applying year.
• Comfirmed to attend, or currently attending an accredited local tertiary institution.
• Must have acquired acceptance to or be enrolled at for semester beginning September 2022.
• Provide two (2) References on the Referee Affidavit Form and submitted with the application in the
Referee’s own sealed envelope addressed to the BGLC.

Application open: May 1 to July 31 each year

Contact Details: Visit https://www.bglc.gov.jm/?g=Education_Grant for application details.

 J. WRAY AND NEPHEW FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: Tertiary-level students who live within the areas surrounding J. Wray & Nephew Limited’s
operations at Spanish Town Road in Kingston, New Yarmouth in Clarendon, and Appleton Estate, in St
Elizabeth.

Value: Undetermined

Requirements:

• Maintain a 3.0 GPA.

• Show financial need.
• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
• To volunteer 72 hours per year within the community.
• Be recommended by an academic advisor or professor.

Application Open: April – July each year

Contact Details: Visit www.jwrayandnephew.com for call (876) 923-6140 for application details.
 COURTS JAMAICA – DARE TO DREAM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

Eligibility: Students who excel academically, but on the basis of need and the relationship their parents
and/or guardians have with Courts Jamaica.

Value: $250,000.00 (one-time); $400,000.00 (duration of study)

Requirements:
• Applicants must be accepted or be registered study of any recognized tertiary institution in Jamaica.
• New students must have at least (5) CSEC subjects and a minimum of (4) CAPE units.
• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA or B+ average.
• Must be pursuing a first degree.

Application period: May-June each year

Contact Details: Apply online at www.shopcourts.com/jamaica/ja-scholarship-applications

 JAMAICA FLOUR MILLS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS

Eligibility: Students residing within the communities surrounding its plant located in Eastern Kingston.

Value: Undetermined

Requirements:
• Must be a full-time student.
• Currently residing in Kingston 2 community for a minimum of 5 years.
• Between the ages of 17 and 35 years old.
• Six (6) CXC General Proficiency subjects at Grade I or II, including English Language and Mathematics.
• Three (3) 2-Unit CAPE subjects at Grade I or II.
• Current university student must have a 3.0 GPA.

Completed application form along with one (1) passport size photograph, certified copies of CSEC/CAPE
certificates or University transcripts should be submitted to Secretary, Jamaica Flour Mills Foundation.

Application period: None specified

Contact Details: Apply online at https://assets.adm.com/Worldwide/Jamaica/JAMAICA-FLOUR-MILLS-

FOUNDATION-SCHOLARSHIP-APPLICATION-FORM.pdf
 JAMALCO COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: Tertiary level students residing in Jamalco’s operating areas in Clarendon

Value: Undetermined

Requirements:
• High academic performance/grades in school exams, CXC, CAPE, etc.
• Membership in an established youth club, involvement in service club, or voluntary community
service or school involvement
• Students must need financial assistance
• Students who are re-applying for a scholarship must submit certified copies of their transcript(s).

Applications period: March – May each year

Contact Details: Email - corporate.service@jamalco.com for details on how to apply

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 JAMAICA POLICE FEDERATION

Eligibility: Members of Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF)

Value: Undetermined

Requirements:
• First year student must have been accepted to a tertiary institution approved by the
UCJ and provide a breakdown of fee structure
• Returning student must provide a status letter from the approved tertiary
institution, progress report/transcript, and breakdown of fee structure.

Applications period: Open

Email: info@jpf.gov.jm for details on how to apply

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 WEST KINGSTON POWER PARTNERS (WKPP) SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: Full-time or part-time students residing within the communities surrounding its plant located
in Western Kingston.

Value: $250,000 (Tuition and related expenses)

Requirements:
• Must live in Western Kingston for a minimum of 5 years and currently reside in the Division.
• Must be 21 years or younger upon entry to the institution.
• Students are required to participate in at least 3 company outreach projects for the year.
• Part-time students must demonstrate exceptional circumstances that have prevented him/her from
full-time enrolment.
• Scholarship is provided for academic excellence and/or financial need.

Application period: None specified

Contact Details: Apply online at https://www.jamenergy.com/giving-back/

 JAMAICA ENERGY PARTNERS (JEP) SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: Full-time or part-time students residing in the parish of St. Catherine where it operates.

Value: $250,000 (Tuition and related expenses)

Requirements:
• Must live in St. Catherine for a minimum of 5 years and currently reside in the Division.
• Must be 21 years or younger upon entry to the institution.
• Students are required to participate in at least 3 company outreach projects for the year.
• Part-time students must demonstrate exceptional circumstances that have prevented him/her from full-
time enrolment.
• Scholarship is provided for academic excellence and/or financial need.

Application period: None specified

Contact Details: Apply online at https://www.jamenergy.com/giving-back/

 NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK (NCB) FOUNDATION

Eligibility: Tertiary level students pursuing non-traditional fields of study, including but not limited to,
Engineering and Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Value: Undetermined

Requirements:

• High academic performance/grades in school exams, CXC, CAPE, etc.

• Letter of Acceptance to an accredited undergraduate degree programme in Jamaica.
• Maintain full-time student status during the length of the programme.
• Must have demonstrated financial need.

Applications period: Closes May 31 each year

Contact Details: Submit applications to https://ncbscholarships.com/ . Applicants must first create an

account before applying for the scholarship.
 JAMAICA PRIVATE POWER COMPANY

Eligibility: Full-time or part-time students residing within the communities surrounding its plant
located in Western Kingston.

Value: $250,000 (Tuition and related expenses)

Requirements:
• Must live in the community for a minimum of 5 years and currently reside in the Division.
• Must be 21 years or younger upon entry to the institution.
• Students are required to participate in at least 3 company outreach projects for the year.
• Part-time students must demonstrate exceptional circumstances that have prevented him/her from
full-time enrolment.
• Scholarship is provided for academic excellence and/or financial need.

Application period: None specified

Contact Details: Apply online at https://www.jamenergy.com/ or phowell@jppc1.com

 FIRST HERITAGE CREDIT UNION RENALD MASON SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: University students entering 2nd to final year at any recognized tertiary institution.

Value: Undetermined

Requirements:

• Application must be a member or the child of a member of FHC Credit Union.

• Must demonstrate community volunteerism.
• Students are required to participate in at least 3 company outreach projects for the year.
• Two (2) written references must be submitted to verify applicant’s involvement in projects.
• Applicant must not be the recipient of any other current scholarships.
• Submission of transcript.

Application period: None specified

Contact Details: Apply at https://www.fhccu.com/78-scholarshipandawards

 SYDNEY A. PHILLIPS SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND

Eligibility: Students must a resident of St. Mary and have attended school in St. Mary to
at least CXC level.

Value: $200,000.00

Requirements:
• Possess good academic records
• Have already been accepted by the institution and will have completed a minimum of
one academic year by July 2019.
• Must be actively involved in community and/or school activities.

Application close: June of each year

Contact Details: Completed Application Form along with all supporting documents are to
be returned to the SYDNEY A. PHILLIPS SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND, C/o Robinson
Phillips & Whitehorne, P.O. Box 2, Highgate P.O., St. Mary
 JAMAICA SOCIAL INVESTMENT FUND – POVERTY REDUCTION PROGRAMME

Eligibility: Students attending government assisted institutions.

Value: Maximum of $350,000.00

Requirements:
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 25
• Be a resident of one of the listed PRP communities (see list of communities online)
• Must not be in arrears for your previous academic year(s) tuition or any other fees.
• Be in good academic standing.
• Be actively involved in community work through community-based organization(s) and/or other
voluntary programmes.

Application close: July of each year

Contact Details: Completed Application Form along with all supporting documents are to be returned to the
JSIF Office at the Dorchester, 11 Oxford Road, Kingston 5 or visit the website at www.jsif.org
 S.M.I.L.E FOUNDATION

Canadian and Jamaican Bursary Criteria and Conditions

Founded in 2011, S.M.I.L.E (single mothers inspiring leadership in education) is a registered

Canadian non-profit organization that helps low-income, single mothers improve their lives
through education in the greater Toronto area (GTA) and abroad by partnering with community
organizations.

Eligibility: Low-income single mothers in Jamaica and Canada pursuing post-secondary education, a
qualification upgrade, diploma or certificate course.

Value: Maximum of CAN$1,000.00

Contact Details: Access application form at https://www.thesmilefoundation.ca/bursaries-2/

 M.O.E.Y.I – MSTVETT SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: Full-time Engineering students.

Value: Covers tuition, misc. fees for the duration of the programme and an annual book grant of
$30,000.00.

Requirements:

• Must be a Jamaican national accepted to or registered in an undergraduate programme.

• First year students must have at least five (5) subjects in CXC/GCE examination (including
Mathematics and English Language. Students with CAPE Units 1 and 2 will have an advantage.
• Returning students (second year ONLY) must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Be no older than 35 years old.

Application period: April 1 – June 30 each year

Contact Details: Official application available at https://moey.gov.jm/scholarships. Contact

scholarships@moey.gov.jm or (876) 612-6082/6031 for more details.
 MINISTRY OF LABOUR & SOCIAL SECURITY – PATH PROGRAMME BURSARIES

Eligibility: PATH beneficiaries accepted to or attending accredited tertiary institutions

Value: $100,000.00 (renewable)

Requirements:

• Letter of acceptance from the institution where the candidate is expected to continue his/her studies
from first year students.

• Maintain a GPA of 2.5 for 2nd to 4th year of study.

Application close: October 31 each year

Contact Details: Email – prunit@mlss.gov.jm or call (876) 922-8000-13 for details on how to apply.
 M.O.E.Y.I – EDUCATIONAL GRANTS

Eligibility: Full-time enrolled in a tertiary institution.

Value: Maximum $299,999.00

Requirements:

• Must be a Jamaican national accepted to or registered in an undergraduate programme.

• Returning students must have a minimum GPA of 2.2 to be considered.

• Must not be benefiting from any other government funded tuition assistance programme.

Application period: April 1 – June 30 each year

Contact Details: Students are required to to complete the official application form at
https://moey.gov.jm/scholarships. Completed application form and supporting documents are to
be emailed by the deadline date to grants@moey.gov.jm .
 M.O.E.Y.I – JAMAICA VALUES AND ATTITUDES (JAMVAT) PROGRAMME

Eligibility: Full-time, first time undergraduate students who qualify for admission but are financially
challenged.

Value: 30% of Tuition (Tuition must not exceed $350,000).

Requirements:
• Must be a Jamaican national

• First time undergraduate student who is willing to serve

• Must be between the ages of 18-35 on or before December 31 within the year of application.

• Must be unemployed.

• Attending or accepted to a tertiary institution approved by the UCJ.

Application period: April 1 – May 31 each year

Contact Details: Email – jamvat@moey.gov.jm for details on how to apply.

 THE MARCUS GARVEY SCHOLARSHIP

Government of Jamaica recently launched:

The Marcus Garvey Public Sector Graduate Scholarship Programme – 30 graduate

scholarships each year for the next five years to public sector workers. Application
period will be February 21 to March 31, 2022

For more information, visit https://marcusgarveyscholarship.gov.jm.

For further information contact:

Corporate Communication & Public Relations Branch
Ministry of Finance and the Public Service
30 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4
Tel: (876) 932-4656/4660/4655
Email: luke.douglas@mof.gov.jm daniel.passley@mof.gov.jm
Contact: Luke Douglas/Daniel Passley
 Education is the
transmission of
civilization.
Will Durant

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