Office of Student Financing

Number of Awards: 
One (1)
Value: 
J $300,000.00
Maximum Tenure: 
One (1) year
Eligibility: 

This award is available to final year Jamaican students who are: 

    • pursuing an undergraduate degree in Management Studies (Entrepreneurship),  Entertainment, Culture and Enterprise Management or Economics

 

Criteria: 

The award will be based on:

 

    • high academic achievement in the annual University Examinations (at least a GPA of 3.5);
    • verifiable financial need;
    • involvement in university community-leadership, sports, cultural activities. 
Method of Selection: 

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a selection panel from the Restaurant Associate Limited.

Special Requirements: 

All applications should be accompanied by: 

 

  • a recommendation letter from the Dean/Head of Department or Senior Lecturer
  • a written essay not exceeding 500 words outlining why the applicant should be awarded the scholarship
  • proof of participation in co-curricular activities

 

Please Note: 

The selected candidate for the award will also receive a book allowance of $50,000.00 as well as meal vouchers to be redeemed at the Burger King store.

Office of Student Financing

The University of the West Indies Mona, Jamaica

Tel: 702-4646 | Fax: 702-4647

Email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm

Opening Hours:

8:30 am to 4:30pm Mondays to Fridays

Additional contact numbers 876-441-4120 and 876-441-3584