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Number of Awards: 
One (1)
Value: 
CAN$1,000 (J$ equivalent)
Maximum Tenure: 
One (1) year
Eligibility: 

The award is available  to rural Jamaican nationas who arel: 

  • Registered full-time student in the Faculty of Humanities and Education
  • Majoring in Science or Math Education
  • Entering year 2 or 3 
Criteria: 

The award will be based on: 

  • High academic performance (at least a GPA of 2.7)
  • Verifiable financial need
  • Participation in co-curicular activities
  • Leadership qualities, volunteerism and social involvement
Method of Selection: 

Shortlisted candidates shall be interviewed by a panel comprising personnel from the University and UWIDEF

Condition: 

The recipient is required to complete 40 hours or 100 hours of voluntary services with the UWI Development and Endowmnet Fund (UWIDEF). 

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