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The Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited Scholarship 2018
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.