Dr. Merle Grant Scholarship

Number of Awards:

One(1)

Value:

J $1,040,000.00

Maximum Tenure:

Five(5) years

Eligibility:

The award is available to undergraduate students who are:

between the ages 17-25;
registered in the Faculty of Medical Sciences and pursuing a programme of study in MBBS in 1^st - 5^th year at the UWI, Mona campus.

Criteria:

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.

Method of Selection:

Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel consisting of representatives from the University of the West Indies and the UWI Development and Endowment Fund.

Condition:

The following terms and conditions apply:

Student may be in receipt of a student loan but still in financial need.
The student is required to give two years of service in Jamaica Post Graduation.

Proof of the above-mentioned condition must be submitted to UWIDEF.

Special Requirements:

The recipient of this award will:

be available for a photo opportunity and provide written testimony on the usefulness of the assistance granted;
be available to participate in any official ceremony related to the formal presentation of the scholarship award.

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