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Title	Faculty	Overview	Body	Value	Number of Awards	Maximum Tenure	Deadline	Condition	Criteria	Method of Selection	Special Requirements	How to Apply	Please Note
The New Fortress Energy Scholarship	engineering, fst, humed, law, medsci, socsci	Overview	The award is available to Jamaican nationals at the Mona Campus who are: under 25 years of age; pursuing an undergraduate degree full-time in an engineering discipline in the Faculty of Engineering.	Up to USD $10,000.00	Twenty (20) per year (including continuing awardees)	Three (3) years		The following Terms & Conditions apply: The recipient must continue to pursue the course of study for which the scholarship was awarded. If the recipient opts to take a gap year, candidate will forego eligibility for automatic scholarship renewal as stated under ‘Criteria.’	The award will be based on: academic performance based on the results of the previous academic year University exams (GPA of at least 3.0); demonstrable financial need; involvement in co-curricular activities; demonstrable community involvement or leadership qualities.	Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a panel comprising personnel from the University and Donor Agency.	Applications will be accompanied by the following documents: UWI scholarship application; most recent University transcript (returning students); CAPE & CSEC scores and high school transcript (new students); University acceptance letter (new students); one page (at least 300 words) essay on the candidate’s educational and career goals.
Advent Fellowship Scholarship	agriculture, engineering, fst, Faculty of Sports, humed, law, medsci, socsci		The award is available to any student enrolled in any undergraduate programme.	Up to JMD $100,000	One (1) per annum	One (1) year			The award will be based on: verifiable financial need; involvement in co-curricular and/or community activivties and volunteerism; high academic performance at the high school level or previous year's University examinations (at least a GPA of 3.00). NB: Preference will be given to students of Advent Fellowship who apply	Applicants short-listed on the basis of their performance in Advanced Level GCE/CAPE Examination or University Examination; Candidates will be interviewed by a panel comprising personnel from the University and Donors.	Applications must be accompanied by a letter (no more than a page) justifying the need for assistance and a character reference.
AFUWI SCHOLARSHIPS	fst, humed, medsci, socsci		The award is available to students registered in the Undergraduate Degree programme and: Nationals of CARICOM countries; Are registered in either the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Science and Technology, Humanities & Education or the Faculty of Social Sciences. Are entering Level 2 or 3 of their programme of study in the Faculties of Humanities & Education, Science and Technology, Social Sciences;or Level 4 or 5 in the case of Medical Sciences students (MBBS or DDS).	Between US$ 2,000- US$5000	To be decided by Donor	One (1) year			The award will be based on: Academic performance based on results of the previous academic year University examinations (at least a GPA of 3.0); Demonstrable leadership qualities; Involvement in co-curricular and/or community-related activities.	Selection will be done by UWI officials in accordance with the established practice.			Applicants applying for more than one award should submit a SEPARATE application form when applying for this scholarship. ***Can be submitted on the same form as UWI Toronto Gala.
Aisha King-Rainford Scholarship	fst, humed, law, medsci, socsci		The award is available to Jamaican nationals who: are registered in any undergraduate degree programme in the Faculties of Social Sciences, Humanities & Education or Science & Technology; attended Immaculate Conception High are between the ages 17-22	Tuition	One (1)	One (1) year		The recipient of the award will be required to complete 10 hours of voluntary service each semester.	The award will be based on: high academic achievement (CAPE or at least a 3.0 GPA for existing UWI students) verifiable financial need	Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a panel comprising representatives from the University and the Donors.
Al Webb Foundation Scholarship	socsci		The award is available to Jamaican Nationals who are: registered, full time undergraduate students in the Faculty of Social Sciences pursuing studies in Economics, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship or Management Studies entering second year	Tuition	One (1)	Two (2) years			The award will be based on: Academic performance based on the results of the previous year University examinations (minimum GPA of 3.0); Demonstrate leadership qualities and indicate a commitment towards Jamaica's social, political and economic development.	Shortlisted candidates shall be interviewed by a panel comprising personnel from the University and the Donor organization.
AMBASSADOR GLEN A. HOLDEN BURSARY	fst, humed		The award is available to Jamaican Nationals who: are registered in the Faculty of Science and Technology and Humanities and Education at the Mona Campus; have satisfactorily completed Level I of the degree programme; participation in co-curricular activities and demonstrated leadership qualities.	J$200,000.00 and J$200,000.00	One (1) and Two (2)	Two (2) years and One (1) Year			The awards will be based on: High academic achievement (at least a GPA of 3.3) Verifiable financial need	Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a committee comprising personnel from the U.W.I.
AMBASSADOR J. GARY COOPER BURSARY	fst, humed, socsci		Available to Jamaican Nationals who are entering level II or level III in the Faculties of Science and Technology, Social Sciences, Humanities & Education (one award per Faculty).	US$1,000	Three (3)	One (1) year			The award will be based on: good academic performance; verifiable financial need; participation and leadership in co-curricular activities.	Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a committee comprising personnel from the University.
Ambassador Sue Cobb Scholarship	engineering, fst, humed, law, medsci, socsci		The award is available to Jamaica Nationals or students of Jamaican parentage who are: registered at the UWI and will be entering their final year of study.	Tuition	To be decided by Donor	One (1) year			The award will be based on: high academic performance in the last academic year's University examinations (at least a GPA of 3.3); demonstrable leadership potential; significant participation in co-curricular activities (e.g. sports, music and/or the arts).	Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a committee comprising personnel from the University and the JFHAA Scholarship Committee
Anand and Joan James Scholarship	agriculture, engineering, fst, Faculty of Sports, humed, law, medsci, socsci		The award is available to Jamaica Nationals who are Full time student registered in any Faculty; Entering LEVEL of any year of study; pursuing BSc. at the UWI, Mona campus.	USD 2000.00	One (1)	One (1) year			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; demonstratable leadership qualities, volunteerism and social involvement.	Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel consisting ofrepresentatives from the James family and the UWI Development and Endowment Fund.	The recipient of this award must be available: for a photo opportunity and provide various written inputs including an academic resume and other items to support donor reporting and promotion of the award; to participate in any official ceremony related to the formal presentation of the scholarship award.
Anya Schnoor Scholarship	engineering, fst, humed, law, medsci, socsci		The award is available to full time registered Jamaican students who are: pursuing an undergraduate degree at St. Augustine Campus; under 25 years of age; entering the second or third year.	J $300,000.00	One (1)	One (1) year		The successful candidate shall not be the holder or recipient of any other scholarship covering tuition costs.	The award will be based on: Outstanding academic record; Demonstrable financial need; Demonstrable community involvement and leadership qualities.	Selection of the student will be made by a Committee of evaluators from the UWI and should include the Donor, in accordance with the criteria outlined in the Schedule which shall be read as one with the Agreement.	Application shall be accompanied with the following documents: UWI application and acceptance letters; CAPE & CXC scores; high school transcript or UWI transcript (in the case of 2nd or 3rd year applicants) one page essay on the applicant's educational goals; two character references; certified copy of birth certificate or registration certificate.	Download the application form, complete and return to the Financial Advisory Services Department at St. Augustine by the stipulated deadline.

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