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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
MARK WILLIAMS MEMORIAL AWARD (THE )			The award is available to students who: are registered in the Faculty of Social Sciences (majoring in Mgmt Studies/ or Accounting) are either in levels two (2) or three (3) of their programme.	USD$1,200.00 ($J equivalent)	One (1)	One (1) year			The award will be based on: academic achievement (at least a GPA of 3.0); verifiable financial need; demonstrable leadership qualities; involvement in co-curricular and/or community service.	Selection will be made by the Office of Student Financing in consultation with the Donors.
Marlon King Memorial Disability Scholarship		The purpose of the Scholarship is to support the annual cost of tuition, accommodation and other University related expenses associated with obtaining an undergraduate degree in any discipline/majors at The University of the West Indies (UWI).	Applicants should satisfy all of the following criteria: Must have a disability such as Deaf, Hearing Impaired, Physical, Blind, Visual Impaired, Mental Illness, Learning, Intellectual or Multiple Disabilities. Must be registered with the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities with a documented disability (supply evidence) Must be a Registered full time undergraduate student - at any year of study including first year. Must have a record of satisfactory conduct/behaviour. Satisfying requirements of The UWI pertaining to Students ’behaviour and performance. Participation in extracurricular activities is an asset. Consideration will be given to students with such disabilities that would render this clause unfair for them to qualify for the Scholarship. Must be a citizen of Jamaica. Must have evidence of financial need of the students shall be considered as criteria for qualification (supply evidence such as The Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) household beneficiary or acceptable equivalent)	US$1,700 for each scholarship.	One each academic year	One (1) Year				The scholarship will be advertised on the campus website and/or any other University approved media. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel comprising personnel from the UWI and the donor (Annicia Gayle-Geddes and/or representative of the Combined Disabilities Association designated by the Executive Director)	(1) A photograph of the scholarship award from the UWI to the recipient; and (2) Facilitate an interview of 10 minutes at the UWI with donor’s representative about how the scholarship has aided them (post-completion of the academic year of award).		US$1,700 for each scholarship. The award covers the following costs as estimated by the UWI: tuition residence fees books, incidentals such as laptop, tablet or adaptive devices or aides maintenance
McIntyre/Nettleford Vice-Chancellors’ Scholarship	fst, humed, law, medsci, socsci		The award is available to a Full time undergraduate student pursuing a three year degree programme: registered at one of the UWI’s on-Campus Facilities (Mona, Cave Hill or St. Augustine); entering the 2nd or final year.	USD $6000.00	One (1)	2 Years	May 31, 2019		The award will be based on: academic achievement (minimum GPA of 2.5); demonstrates financial need.	Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel including personnel from The UWI and donors.			The scholarship also includes the possibility of a semester at Oxford (to be covered by UWI)
McLaughlin Actuarial Scholarship	fst		The Award is available to register students: Any undergraduate enrolled in the actuarial science programme at The UWI Mona or The UWI St. Augustine. Any nationality Undergraduate	US$3,000 to a final year student, US $2,000 to a second-year student, and US $1,000 additional to a student from either year.	Three (3) scholarships awarded annually	One (1) Year (Second year students are eligible to reapply for final year)			The Award is based on: Academic Performance - minimum of GPA 3.0 for continuing students Merit-based not needs-based Involvement in co-curricular/community/employment/leadership roles and activities considered Commitment to the profession is also considered	Applicants are short-listed on the basis of performance in Advanced Level GCE/CAPE Examination or University Examination results as at May 31st of the academic year; Instead of interviews we evaluate completed applications by a committee of experienced fully qualified actuaries.	Applicants are required to provide: Completed standard UWI application form A Personal Essay stating why the candidate should be considered Two letters of recommendation one academic and the other a personal reference. A transcript issued from The UWI A list of professional exams enrolled or taken, if any, and grades		The scholarship covers tuition with any remaining funds paid towards housing, food, transportation, and other expenses relating to education. Awards are merit-based not needs-based. The duration of each award is one year. A second year student who has received an award may apply again for their final year. There is also a US$500.00 bonus award available for each Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) or Society of Actuaries (SOA) exam passed while enrolled in the Actuarial Science Programme at the University of the West Indies or within 9 months of graduating from that programme. Please notify smichaelmclaughlin@gmail.com about examination passes with evidence to organize payment. This scholarship was formerly called the Caribbean Actuarial Scholarship in honour of Basil L. and Monica G. Virtue, established by their son-in-law S. Michael McLaughlin. It has been in effect for more than 15 years with over 40 scholarships awarded to students from countries around the Caribbean region. In 2025 the name has been changed and administration is moving to UWI OSF.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES SCHOLARSHIP (THE)	medsci		The award is available to Jamaican nationals who are: registered students at the Mona Campus; pursuing an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Medical Sciences.	J$100,000.00	One (1)	One (1) year			The award will be based on: good academic performance in University examinations (GPA of at least 3.0); demonstrable financial need.	Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel comprising personnel from the University comminty and the Donor company-Medical Technologies Ltd.
Meltonian Blake Memorial Scholarship			The award is available to second or third year students who are: Jamaican nationals registered at Caribbean Institute for Media and Communication (CARIMAC)	US $1,000.00	One (1)	One (1) year			The award will be based on: Financial need Participation in co-curricular activities	Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by representatives from the University of the West Indies and the Donor.
Michelle Wilson Memorial Bursary			The award is available to any student enrolled in the undergraduate nursing programme.	Up to JMD $100,000	One (1) per annum	One (1) year			The award will be based on: verifiable financial need; involvement in co-curricular and/or community activities and volunteerism; students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 from the previous academic year (if registered in years 2 to 4 of the programme)	Candidates will be interviewed by a panel comprising personnel from the University of the West Indies, Mona and the Donor.
Miss Birdie/Purity Scholarship for Business & Management	socsci		The award is available to Jamaican nationals who are: pursuing an undergraduate degree (B.Sc) in the Department of Management Studies; Entering the final (3rd) year of study.	$300,000.00	One (1)	One (1) year		The recipient must give back 40-hours voluntary service to UWIDEF or any office at UWI Mona or UHWI	The award will be based on: Academic performance based on the results of the previous year University examinations (minimum GPA of 3.0); Verifiable financial need; Active participation in co-curricular activities; Demonstrate leadership qualities, volunteerism and social involvement.	Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel consisting of representatives from Consolidated Bakeries Jamaica Ltd and the UWI Development and Endowment Fund.			The selected candidate must be able to represent the Purity and Miss Birdie Brand by maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle as well as to demonstrate kindness towards persons in their community.
MSBM 10th Anniversary Undergraduate Scholarship	socsci		The award is available to registered full-time students at the Mona Campus who are: Jamaican Nationals; pursuing a first degree at Mona School of Business and Management; in the final year of their degree programme.	J $300,000 each	Five (5)	One (1) year			The award will be based on: high academic achievement having a minimum GPA of 3.5 from the previous academic year; demonstrable leadership qualities; ability to provide evidence of involvement in co-curricular/community activities.	The scholarship would be advertised on the MSBM’s website, Social Media pages and Mona Messaging. Applicants short-listed based on their overall academic performance, evidence of financial need is not required. Candidates would be interviewed by a panel comprising personnel from the Office of Student Financing, MSBM, including member(s) of the Management Team, Coordinator(s) and Accounting Team.	Two (2) references, the OSF reference form and one other written reference Resume
MSBM Alumni Association Bursary			The recipient should be: A Jamaican National A student of the Mona School of Business and Management A second or third year student 20-25 years old	JMD $50,000.00	One (1) or Two (2)	One (1) year			The recipent should: have varifiable financial need; have a minimum of 3.5 GPA should be able to provide evidence of involvement in co-curricular/community activities	The scholarship will be advertised on the University's website; Applicants will be short-listed on the basis of their academic performance in Year 2 or Year 3 of University Examination; Candidates will be interviews by a panel comprising personnel from University and the Donors.

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