Office of Student Financing

Number of Awards: 
Four (4)
Value: 
J$250,000 (2 awards), J$125,000 (2 awards)
Maximum Tenure: 
One (1) year
Eligibility: 

The award is available to Jamaica Nationals or students of Jamaican parentage who are:

 

    • Full time student registered in all Faculties EXCEPT Medical Sciences;
    • Entering LEVEL (year) 2 or 3 of study;
Criteria: 

The award will be based on:

 

    • high academic performance in the last academic year's University examinations (at least a GPA of 3.3);
    • Verifiable financial need.
Method of Selection: 

Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a committee comprising personnel from the University and the Donor Committee

Condition: 

The recipients are required to complete 100 hours or 50 hours of voluntary services with the UWI Development and Endowmnet Fund (UWIDEF) or any organization within the UWI community.