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Number of Awards:

One (1) per annum

Value:

$50,000

Maximum Tenure:

One (1) year

Eligibility:

The Award is available to Jamaican Nationals of any age who are:

registered in the Faculty of Social Sciences and law in any year of the programme
from the parish of Portland or St. Mary

Criteria:

The Award will be based on:

academic results based on the results of the previous academic year University Examinations (at least a GPA of 3.0)
verifable financial need
involvement in co-curricular community activities
demonstrates leadership qualities

Method of Selection:

Applicants are short listed on the basis of performance in the Advanced Level GCE/CAPE Examination or University Examination
Candidates will be interviewed by a panel comprising University personnel and Donors

Special Requirements:

Statement: In the next 10 years how do you expect Jamaica a better place? Explain how your background, activities in University will prepare you for that. (Word Limit: 100 words)

The University of the West Indies
Mona, Jamaica

Tel: (876) 927-1660-9
Fax: (876) 927-2765

Our 7 faculties and 12 professional schools offer more than 200 programmes to some 18,000 graduate, undergraduate and continuing studies students.

The UWI, Mona ranks first in Jamaica among accredited tertiary-level programmes. In 2012, the University was again one of Jamaica’s Top 100 Employers.

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