Number of Awards: One (1)

Value: USD $9,500.00

Maximum Tenure: 2 Years

Eligibility: 

The award is available to students who are:

• Jamaican nationals;
• full time student pursuing a B.Sc. Electrical Power Engineering;
• entering the 2nd year of the degree;
• between the ages of 18-25 years old;
• from communities in the parishes of Kingston & St. Andrew, St. Thomas, St. Catherine.

Criteria: 

The award will be based on: 

• Verifiable financial need; 
• high academic performance (GPA of at least 3.0);
• participation in co-curricular or community activities;
• evidence of leadership qualities.

Method of Selection: 

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the Donors and a representative from the University of the West Indies. 

Condition: 

The following Terms & Condition apply:

• The recipient must continue to pursue the course of study for which the scholarship was awarded;
• continuation on the award is subject to annual review of academic performance
• completion of an internship during the months June-August between their second and third year;
• recipients will be required to work at Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited for a minimum period of two years immediately after graduation. The bonding document will be signed after selection for the award. 

Special Requirements: 

Applications should be accompanied by the following documents: 

• A brief description (300 words) outling how the course of study is integral to their career goals; 
• a brief description (300 words) outling how working at Kingston Freeport Terminal would fit into your career goal;
• two (2) character references. 

Contact the OSF for more details.