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Office of Student Financing

Number of Awards: 
One (1)
Value: 
J$100,000.00
Maximum Tenure: 
One (1) year
Eligibility: 

The award is available to Jamaican Nationals or students of Jamaican parentage who are: 

  • registered at UWI and will be entering their final year of study; 
  • full time student registered in the Faculty of Humanities & Education, Science & Technology or Social Sciences
Criteria: 

The award will be based on:

  • high academic performance in the last academic year's University examinations (at least 3.0);
  • demonstrable community engagements and social awareness;
  • verifiable financial need
Method of Selection: 

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a committe comprising personnel from the University and the Donor Committee. 

Special Requirements: 

The recipient will be required to:

  • participate in a major project that JAFA undertakes; 
  • visit the organization on a meeting day whenever possible. 
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