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Title	Faculty	Overview	Body	Value	Number of Awards	Maximum Tenure	Deadline	Condition	Criteria	Method of Selection	Special Requirements	How to Apply	Please Note
Peter Walker Scholarship - Kittitian students			The award is available to students who: are St. Kitts Nationals are registered in any programme, in the any faculty at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus; have completed at least one year of the degree programme.	US$3,000.00 - US$5,000.00	To be decided by the Donor	One (1) year			The award will be based on: academic performance (at least a GPA of 3.0); demonstrate involvement in co-curricular activities	The Office of Student Financing will shortlist applicants and the donor will make the final selection.
POTTINGER SCHOLARSHIP FOR NEEDY STUDENTS	fst, humed, socsci		The award is available to Jamaican Nationals who: are entering their final year of study in a full-time degree programme within either the Faculties of Humanities & Education, Science and Technology or Social Sciences and have had holiday job experience.	J$120,000.00	One (1)	One (1) year			The award will be based on: high academic achievement; verifiable financial need; involvement in community activities	Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel comprised of UWI and donor personnel.
PR Belle Educational Grant	humed		The award are available to: Jamaican Nationals; students in any Faculty at UWI Mona students entering any year of the programme; must be between the age of 18 and 25 years old; must be a graduate of the St. Catherine High School.	JMD100,000.00	One (1) per annum	One (1) - Year only			The award will be based on: academic performance based on the results of Advanced Level GCE/CAPE Examination; Involvement in co-curricular activities; verifiable financial need; leadership qualities.	Candidates will be interviewed by a panel comprisingpersonnel from the University and the donors.
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS SCHOLARSHIP	socsci		The award is available to Jamaican Nationals who are: studying at the Mona Campus and are registered in the Faculty of Social Sciences; pursuing a B.Sc. degree in Management Studies (Accounting option); registered in the final year of the degree programme.	J $300,000.00	One (1)	One (1) year			The awards will be based on: a record of high academic achievement in UWI examinations of Levels I and II of the degree programme (a GPA of at least 3.6); proven leadership qualities; demonstrable involvement in co-curricular, extra-curricular and/or community activities.	Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a panel comprising representatives of UWI and the Donor agency.
PRINCIPAL'S SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE (THE)	fst, humed, law, medsci, socsci		The award is available to students registered in a UGC funded Degree programme and: Are registered in any faculty; Are entering Level II or III of their programme of study.	Tuition, Miscellaneous Fees and Housing (If student lives on an UWI owned hall)	One (1) per Annum	Two (2) Years			The award will be based on: Academic performance based on the results of the previous academic year University examinations (at least a GPA of 3.7); Proven track record of leadership; Involvement in co-curricular and/or community-related activities.	Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel comprising personnel from the University's Senior Management
Ray Miles Scholarships			The award is available to students who are: registered Full-time at the Mona School of Business and Management enrolled in their 3rd year	US$2,000.00 each	Four (4) per year (2 males and 2 females)				The ward will be based on: high academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0; verifiable financial need; involvement in community service.	Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a panel including personnel from the Institutional Advancement Division. Selection will be based on the criteria above.
Roger Vezina Memorial Bursary	engineering		Jamaican Nationals; Engineering Faculty; level of study – years 1 to 3 Attained 17-26 years; PREFERABLY be a student from and reside in the parish of St. Mary; other students may be considered if no-one qualifies from St. Mary.	J$100,000.00	1 each year				Verifiable financial need; Verifiable involvement in community activities; Good communication, demonstrated leadership qualities	The Bursary would be advertised on the University’s website; Applicants are short-listed on the basis of performance in: Advanced Level GCE/CAPE Examination. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel comprising representatives from the University and Donor or their designee(s).			The donor(s)/designee(s) would wish to have the opportunity to meet the awardee of the Bursary.
Sameer Simms Bursary	fst		Jamaican Nationals One (1) scholarship for a third-year undergraduate student majoring in Physics One (1) scholarship for a third-year undergraduate student in any programme within the Faculty of Science and Technology	$150,000 JMD each	2 Scholarships per academic year				Active involvement in co-curricular activities (leadership and sports) Minimum GPA of 3.0 from prior year examinations	Short-listed applicants will be interviewed by a panel comprising personnel from the University and donor.
Samuel Edward ‘Sticky’ Brookes Memorial Scholarship	fst		The award is available to students who: are registered to complete a degree with a major in Geology at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus;	US $5000	Two (2) tuition scholarships and One (1) bursary	Two (2) years for the scholarship and One (1) year for the Bursary			The award will be based on: high academic performance based on CAPE Results or maintain at least a B average or a GPA of 3.0 or higher at The UWI; demonstrable financial need; demonstrable community involvement and leadership qualities.	Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel including personnel from UWI, the Donor and any other representative, as selected by the Donor.		Download the application form, complete and return to the Office of Student Financing by the stipulated deadline.
School of Education Open Scholarship			The award is available to students who: are Jamaican nationals are studying a Bachelor of Education Degree. Level of Study : Full-time students: 1st - 3rd year Part-time students: 1st - 5th year	Tuition and Miscellaneous Fees	One (1)	1 year		Service Obligation and Bonding: All scholarship recipients will be required to serve as teachers in public educational institutions for a period equivalent to the number of years they benefited from the scholarship after graduating from UWI. Additionally, recipients must complete voluntary service within the School of Education department.	The award will be: Merit-Based: This scholarship is designed to attract outstanding students who are committed to contributing to Jamaica’s educational development. Acadmic performance (at least a GPA of 3.0)		Application Requirements: A personal essay outlining: Reasons for pursuing a Bachelor of Education degree. Perspective on the role of education in Jamaica’s national development. Career goals.

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