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Office of Student Financing

Number of Awards: 
One (1) per annum
Value: 
$100,000.00 JMD
Maximum Tenure: 
One Year
Eligibility: 
    • The award is limited to Jamaican Nationals.
    • It is open to students enrolled in the Faculty of Social Sciences, specifically those pursuing Social Work as a Major.
    • The student should be enrolled full time at the University of the West Indies
    • The award targets undergraduate students.
    • There are no specific age restrictions for eligibility.
    • There are no restrictions based on previous primary or secondary school attendance.
    • The award is not limited to students from a specific community or parish.
Criteria: 
    • Verifiable financial need will be a key criterion for selection.
    • Academic performance will be considered for the award.
    • Prior Involvement in co-curricular or community activities will be considered.
    • Demonstrated leadership qualities will also be part of the evaluation process.
Method of Selection: 
    • The scholarship will be advertised on the University of the West Indies website.
    • Applicants will be short-listed by the University of the West Indies based on academic performance, financial need and other criteria listed above.
    • Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a panel comprising personnel from the University along with a donor representative.  

Office of Student Financing

The University of the West Indies Mona, Jamaica

Tel: 702-4646 | Fax: 702-4647

Email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm

Opening Hours:

8:30 am to 4:30pm Mondays to Fridays

Additional contact numbers 876-441-4120 and 876-441-3584

 

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