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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
PR Belle Educational Grant	humed		The award are available to: Jamaican Nationals; students in any Faculty at UWI Mona students entering year one (1) of the programme; must be a female between the age of 18 and 21 years old; must be a graduate of the St. Catherine High School.	JMD100,000.00	One (1) per annum	One (1) - Year only			The award will be based on: academic performance based on the results of Advanced Level GCE/CAPE Examination; Involvement in co-curricular activities; verifiable financial need; leadership qualities.	Candidates will be interviewed by a panel comprisingpersonnel from the University and the donors.
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS SCHOLARSHIP	socsci		The award is available to Jamaican Nationals who are: studying at the Mona Campus and are registered in the Faculty of Social Sciences; pursuing a B.Sc. degree in Management Studies (Accounting option); registered in the final year of the degree programme.	J $300,000.00	One (1)	One (1) year			The awards will be based on: a record of high academic achievement in UWI examinations of Levels I and II of the degree programme (a GPA of at least 3.6); proven leadership qualities; demonstrable involvement in co-curricular, extra-curricular and/or community activities.	Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a panel comprising representatives of UWI and the Donor agency.
PRINCIPAL'S SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE (THE)	fst, humed, law, medsci, socsci		The award is available to students registered in the Undergraduate Degree programme and: Are registered in any faculty; Are entering Level II or III of their programme of study.	Tuition and Miscellaneous Expenses	To be decided	One (1) or Two (2) Years			The award will be based on: Academic performance based on results of the previous academic year University examinations (at least a GPA of 3.3); Demonstrable leadership qualities; Involvement in co-curricular and/or community-related activities.	Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel comprising personnel from the University's Senior Management
RALPH & RICKY LAUREN BURSARIES (THE)	fst, humed, medsci, socsci		Available to Jamaican Nationals who are entering their final year in the Faculties of Medical Sciences, Science and Technology, Social Sciences, Humanities & Education (one award per Faculty).	J$200,000.00	Five (5)	Two (2) years			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.
Ray Miles Scholarships			The award is available to students who are: registered Full-time at the Mona School of Business and Management enrolled in their 3rd year	US$2,000.00 each	Four (4) per year (2 males and 2 females)				The ward will be based on: high academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0; verifiable financial need; involvement in community service.	Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a panel including personnel from the Institutional Advancement Division. Selection will be based on the criteria above.
Roger Vezina Memorial Bursary	engineering		Jamaican Nationals; Engineering Faculty; level of study – years 1 to 3 Attained 17-26 years; PREFERABLY be a student from and reside in the parish of St. Mary; other students may be considered if no-one qualifies from St. Mary.	J$100,000.00	1 each year				Verifiable financial need; Verifiable involvement in community activities; Good communication, demonstrated leadership qualities	The Bursary would be advertised on the University’s website; Applicants are short-listed on the basis of performance in: Advanced Level GCE/CAPE Examination. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel comprising representatives from the University and Donor or their designee(s).			The donor(s)/designee(s) would wish to have the opportunity to meet the awardee of the Bursary.
Samuel Edward ‘Sticky’ Brookes Memorial Scholarship	fst		The award is available to students who: are registered to complete a degree with a major in Geology at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus;	US $5000	Two (2) tuition scholarships and One (1) bursary	Two (2) years for the scholarship and One (1) year for the Bursary			The award will be based on: high academic performance based on CAPE Results or maintain at least a B average or a GPA of 3.0 or higher at The UWI; demonstrable financial need; demonstrable community involvement and leadership qualities.	Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel including personnel from UWI, the Donor and any other representative, as selected by the Donor.		Download the application form, complete and return to the Office of Student Financing by the stipulated deadline.
School of Education Open Scholarship			The award is available to students who: are Jamaican nationals are studying a Bachelor of Education Degree. Level of Study : Full-time students: 1st - 3rd year Part-time students: 1st - 5th year	Tuition and Miscellaneous Fees	One (1)	1 year		Service Obligation and Bonding: All scholarship recipients will be required to serve as teachers in public educational institutions for a period equivalent to the number of years they benefited from the scholarship after graduating from UWI. Additionally, recipients must complete voluntary service within the School of Education department.	The award will be: Merit-Based: This scholarship is designed to attract outstanding students who are committed to contributing to Jamaica’s educational development. Acadmic performance (at least a GPA of 3.0)		Application Requirements: A personal essay outlining: Reasons for pursuing a Bachelor of Education degree. Perspective on the role of education in Jamaica’s national development. Career goals.
SENIOR COMMON ROOM ANNIVERSARY SCHOLARSHIP	engineering, fst, humed, medsci		The award is available to students: entering final year; pursuing a B.Sc. in the Faculties of Humanities & Education, Engineering, Science & Technology, Medical Sciences (Government Sponsored)	J $300,000.00	One (1)	One (1) year			The award will be based on: high academic achievement in the annual University Examinations (at least a GPA of 3.0); verifiable financial need; involvement in co-curricular activities.	Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel comprising personnel from the Senior Common Room Club Management Committee.	In addition to the referee's affadavit, all applications should be accompanied by a recommendation letter from the Head of Department or the Dean of the Faculty.		Applicants applying for more than one award should submit a SEPARATE application form when applying for this scholarship.
Stanley Greig Memorial Scholarship	fst, humed		The award is available to Jamaican nationals who are: pursuing studies at the Mona Campus leading to a first degree in Computer Sciences (either in the Fcaulty of Humanities & Education or the Faculty of Science & Technology) entering the final year of the degree programme.	J $75,000.00	One (1)	One (1) year			The award will be based on: high academci acheievement in the level 2 University examinations (at least a GPA of 3.3); verifiable financial need; demonstrable leadership qualities in co-curricular activities.	Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by a panel comprising personnel from the University abd representatives from the donor agency.

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Our 7 faculties and 12 professional schools offer more than 200 programmes to some 18,000 graduate, undergraduate and continuing studies students.

The UWI, Mona ranks first in Jamaica among accredited tertiary-level programmes. In 2012, the University was again one of Jamaica’s Top 100 Employers.