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Number of Awards: 
One (1)
Value: 
Ja $250,000.00
Maximum Tenure: 
Three (3) years
Eligibility: 

The award is available to Jamaica Nationals who are:

  • full time students registered in the Faculty of Social Sciences;
  • entering YEAR ONE of study; 
  • pursuing Business or Economics at the UWI Mona Campus.
Criteria: 

The award will be based on:

  • high academic performance based on the results of the CAPE examinations;
  • verifiable financial need.

 

Method of Selection: 

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

Condition: 

The following terms and conditions apply:

  • The recipient must continue to meet all the established criteria to qualify for the subsequent award. (A 3.0 GPA is required to renew the award each year for the remainder of the 3-year program)
  • Volunteer service requirements. (The recipient must complete 10 hours of volunteer work during the year for the award to be renewed).
  • The scholarship recipient should submit a short letter each year detailing the progress in their studies and their university experience.
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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