AFUWI SCHOLARSHIPS

Number of Award(s) To be decided by Donor

Value Between US$ 2,000-5000

Maximum Tenure One (1) year

Eligibility

The award is available to students registered in the Undergraduate Degree programme and:

· Nationals of CARICOM countries;

· Are registered in either the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Science and Technology,Humanities & Education or the Faculty of Social Sciences.

· Are entering Level 2 or 3 of their programme of study in the Faculties of Humanities & Education, Science and Technology, Social Sciences;or Level 4 or 5 in the case of Medical Sciences students.

Criteria

The award will be based on:

· Academic performance based on results of the previous academic year University examinations (at least a GPA of 3.0);

· Demonstrable leadership qualities;

· Involvement in co-curricular and/or community-related activities.

Method of Selection

Selection will be done by UWI officials in accordance with the established practice.

IGL LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP FOR NURSING

Number of Award(s) Two (2).

Value J$100,000.00

Maximum Tenure Two (2) years.

Eligibility

The award is available to Jamaican Nationals who:

· are registered in a full-time undergraduate degree programme at the School of Nursing;

· have completed at least one academic year of full time study and will continue the degree programme.

Criteria

The award will be based on:

· strong academic performance at the University level with a minimum GPA of 3.0;

· verifiable financial need;

· demonstrable involvement in co-curricular and volunteer activities.

Method of Selection

Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a selection panel comprised of UWI and Donor representatives.

Special Requirements

All candidates are required to submit, along with their application form, an essay with the following theme: "What I Hope to Achieve by Becoming a Nurse"

JAMAICA GOVERNMENT EXHIBITION

Number of Award(s) Fifteen (15) per annum

Value Tuition & contribution towards book grant

Maximum Tenure Regular duration of specified programme

Eligibility

The award is open to Jamaican Nationals who are:

· enetering Level (Ι) or Level (ΙΙ) of an undergraduate degree programme (not full fee paying) in any Faculty of the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus;

· not older than 25 years of age at the start of the academic year for which they are applying.

Criteria

Students are required to:

· have high academic performance in at least three (3) subjects at CAPE Units Ι and ΙΙ and either Communication or Caribbean Studies

· OR

· have attained at least a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.30 at Level Ι of the UWI examinations;

· have verifiable financial need;

· be involved in co-curricular and/or community service activities;

· possess strong leadership qualities.

Method of Selection

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a panel comprising personnel from the Ministry of Education, Principal's Association and the University of the West Indies.

Condition

Graduates will be required to serve in Jamaica for a minimum period of two years immediately after graduation. The bonding period will be determined by the Ministry of Finance and subject to the amount of money expended.

U.H.W.I. CANADIAN NURSES' ASSOCIATION BURSARY

Number of Award(s) Two (2)

Value US$1,000.00 each (J$ equivalent)

Maximum Tenure One (1) year.

Eligibility

The award is available to Jamaican Nationals who:

· are registered in the BSc. Nursing full-time undergraduate degree programme at the School of Nursing;

· will commence the second year of the degree programme.

Criteria

The award will be based on:

· high academic performance at the University level with a minimum GPA of 3.5;

· verifiable financial need.

Method of Selection

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a selection panel comprised of UWI School of Nursing representatives.

UWI ACADEMIC BURSARIES

Value J$30,000 per annum

Eligibility

Available to full-time students from ALL Faculties who are:

· enrolled in either level II or III of the 3-year degree programme OR Years 2, 3 or 4

· of the M.B.B.S. Programme

Criteria

The award will be based on academic performance based on applicant's records with special reference to his/her performance in the most recent University Examination . A GPA of at least 3.3 is expected.

Method of Selection

Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel consisting of representatives from the UWI.

UWI VISA CARD SCHOLARSHIP

Number of Award(s) Ten(10) annually.

Value J$200,000.00

Maximum Tenure Two (2) years.

Eligibility

The award is available to:

· Students registered in an Undergraduate Degree programme;

· Students from any Faculty;

· Students entering Level II or III (Two or Three); in the case of Medical Sciences Level IV or V (Four or Five) of their programme of study.

Criteria

The award will be based on:

· Performance based on the previous academic years' UWI examinations (GPA of at least 3.0);

· Involvement in co-curricular or community activities;

· Verifiable financial need;

· Demonstrable leadership potential.

Method of Selection

Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel comprised of University personnel.

Special Requirements

The successful applicants will be required to do 50 hours of voluntary service.

WIGUT BURSARIES (OFFERED BY THE WEST INDIES GROUP OF UNIVERSITY TEACHERS, JAMAICA (WIGUT))

Number of Award(s) To be decided by the Donor.

Value $40,000 per annum

Maximum Tenure Two (2) years (students in the MB,BS degree programme may be granted extended tenure)

Eligibility

The award is available to Jamaican Nationals who are:

· pursuing studies on the Mona Campus leading to a first degree in any faculty;

· entering the Level II or Level III of the degree programme.

Criteria

The award will be based on:

· high academic achievement in the annual University Examinations (at least a GPA of 3.3);

· demonstrable financial need.

Method of Selection

Short-listed candidates will be selected by a panel comprising personnel from the University and the WIGUT (Jamaica).

MILDRED MARSHALL BURSARY

Number of Awards: 1 award annually; if no award given one year then two awards may be given the ensuing year.

Value: $15 000

Eligibility: - Full time student

-Jamaican National or from another CARICOM country if there is no eligible Jamaica national

-Pursuing the BScN – generic or post RN- in the UWI School of Nursing Mona, (UWISON) preferably in second or tird year of study

Criteria:

· financial need

· good academic and clinical performance in programme

· Active cocurricular engagement(s) (generic programme) OR

· Active membership/participation in national professional organization (Post RN)

· Recipient expected to serve ONE YEAR in Jamaica or respective country on graduation

THE SYRINGA MARSHALL-BURNETT BURSARY

Number of Awards: 1

Value: $25 000

Maximum Tenure: 1 year

Eligibility: The award is available to Jamaican Nationals who are registered in the BScN full-time undergraduate programme at the School of Nursing

Criteria: The award will be based on:

· high academic performance at the university level with minimum GPA of 3.5

· verifiable financial need

· involvement in co-curricular activities

· demonstrates leadership qualities

Method of selection: Short-listed candidates will be interviewed bya a selection panel comprised of UWI School of Nursing representatives

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