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SAGICOR FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS – SAGICOR GROUP
Eligibility: Undergraduate students at any year
Value: J$300,000.00
Requirements:
• Must be a Jamaican citizen
• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA and complete 20 hours of voluntary service annually.
• Be a client of any Sagicor Group Jamaica subsidiaries (Sagicor Life, Sagicor Bank, Sagicor Investments)
• Have a letter of acceptance to an undergraduate degree programme in Jamaica.
• Demonstrate high academic performance (GPA, CXC, CAPE, etc.)
• Show strong leadership traits and spirit of volunteerism and involvement (e.g. Membership in an
established youth club).
• Maintain full-time student status during the duration of the programme.
Application period: Opens in June of each year
Contact Details: Apply online at https://sagicorfoundationscholarships.com
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CARRERAS JAMAICA LIMITED
Postgraduate Scholarships
Eligibility: Tenable at any recognized local university and can be applied to any field of study.
Value: J$1,800,000.00
Requiremements:
• Official transcript showong academic background (at least an Upper Second-Class degree).
• Statement of Purpose of Study.
• Résumé
• Birth Certificate or Driver’s License or Passport.
• Two Letters of References.
• Evidence of acceptance for postgraduate studies at a college/university.
• Statement of intention of candidate after course completion.
• Extra-curricular activities at university level.
Application Period: April 15 – May 31 each year
Instructions: Application form can be retrieved at www.carrerasltd.com. Completed application form along
with supporting documents should be submitted to carreras_scholarships@bat.com
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CARRERAS JAMAICA LIMITED
Eligibility: Bursaries offered to Returning Undergraduate students
Value: $50,000.00
Requirements:
• Must be a Jamaican citizen.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Official transcript.
• Be in need for financial assistance.
• Must be an enrolled student in any of the institutions (UWI, UTECH, CMU, NCU, UCC, Hydel).
• Have at least a ‘B’ average (3.0 GPA) in the previous academic year.
Application Period: April 15 – May 31 each year
Instructions: Application form can be retrieved at www.carrerasltd.com. Completed application form along
with supporting documents should be submitted to carreras_scholarships@bat.com. Completed forms may
also be dropped off at the Legal and External Affairs Department, Carreras Limited, 13a Ripon Road,
Kingston 5.
CARRERAS JAMAICA LIMITED – CAREER
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CARRERAS JAMAICA LIMITED – CAREERAS SEEK SCHOLARSHIPS
Eligibility: Offered to students pursuing Liberal Arts, Humanities or the Sciences
Value: $1 million
Requirements:
• Must be a Jamaican citizen.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Official transcript.
• Be in need for financial assistance.
• Must be an enrolled student in any of the institutions (UWI, UTECH, CMU, NCU, UCC, Hydel).
• Have at least a ‘B’ average (3.0 GPA) in the previous academic year.
Application Open: April 15 – May 31 each year
Instructions: Application form can be retrieved at www.carrerasltd.com. Completed application form
along with supporting documents should be submitted to carreras_scholarships@bat.com. Completed
forms may also be dropped off at the Legal and External Affairs Department, Carreras Limited, 13a
Ripon Road, Kingston 5.
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VM FUTURE PLAN “HEAD-START” SCHOLARSHIP – VICTORIA MUTUAL BUILDING SOCIETY
Eligibility: First Year Students
Value: J$130,000.00 (renewable over 3 year)
Requirements:
• Holder of an active VMBS Savings Account.
• Letter of Acceptance from where candidate will be pursuing studies.
• Letter of recommendation from the candidate’s school certifying enrollment stating grades and copy of
last two end of year reports.
Application Period: March – July each year
Contact Details: Visit the website at http://vm.foundation/projects/youth-empowerment/victoria-mutualscholarship/ for details on how to apply.
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VM MASTER PLAN “HEAD-START” SCHOLARSHIP – VICTORIA MUTUAL BUILDING SOCIETY
Eligibility: Final year students of an undergraduate or graduate programme
Value: J$160,000.00 (one-time scholarship)
Requirements:
• Holder of an active VMBS Savings Account.
• Letter of Acceptance from where candidate will be pursuing studies.
• Letter of recommendation from the candidate’s school certifying enrollment stating grades and copy of
last two end of year reports.
Application Period: March – July each year
Contact Details: Visit the website at http://vm.foundation/projects/youth-empowerment/victoriamutual-scholarship/ for details on how to apply.
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VM MASTER PLAN “HEAD-START” SCHOLARSHIP – VICTORIA MUTUAL BUILDING SOCIETY
Eligibility: Students who will be starting tertiary education and pursuing studies in the area of Science,
Technology, Engineering or Mathematics.
Value: J$300,000.00 (renewable)
Requirements:
• Holder of an active VMBS Savings Account.
• Letter of Acceptance from where candidate will be pursuing studies.
• Letter of recommendation from the candidate’s school certifying enrollment stating grades and copy of
last two end of year reports.
• Essay of 300-500 words on ‘Why I chose STEM’ (double-spaced/letter-size).
Application Period: March – July each year
Contact Details: Visit the website at http://vm.foundation/projects/youth-empowerment/victoriamutual-scholarship/ or call (876) 754-7000 for application details.
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JMMB JOAN DUNCAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Eligibility: Final year students except those pursuing Engineering.
Value: Undetermined
Requirements:
• To have at least a ‘C’ average and shall be identified by their educational institution as individuals
who are finacially challenged.
• Letter of request for assistance. Please include email address and phone number.
• Letter from the Institution identifying students as being financially challenged.
• One-time disbursement, must apply annually.
• Most current school grades and exam results.
• Birth certificate.
Application period: April 1 – May 31 each year
Apply Online: www.joanduncanfoundation.org/scholarships-and-educational-grants
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BETTING GAMING AND LOTTERIES TERTIARY EDUCATION GRANTS
Eligibility: First Year and Returning Students
Value: $50,000.00
Requirements:
• Be no older than 26 years as at September of the applying year.
• Comfirmed to attend, or currently attending an accredited local tertiary institution.
• Must have acquired acceptance to or be enrolled at for semester beginning September 2022.
• Provide two (2) References on the Referee Affidavit Form and submitted with the application in the
Referee’s own sealed envelope addressed to the BGLC.
Application open: May 1 to July 31 each year
Contact Details: Visit https://www.bglc.gov.jm/?g=Education_Grant for application details.
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COURTS JAMAICA – DARE TO DREAM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
Eligibility: Students who excel academically, but on the basis of need and the relationship their parents
and/or guardians have with Courts Jamaica.
Value: $250,000.00 (one-time); $400,000.00 (duration of study)
Requirements:
• Applicants must be accepted or be registered study of any recognized tertiary institution in Jamaica.
• New students must have at least (5) CSEC subjects and a minimum of (4) CAPE units.
• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA or B+ average.
• Must be pursuing a first degree.
Application period: May-June each year
Contact Details: Apply online at www.shopcourts.com/jamaica/ja-scholarship-applications
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JAMAICA FLOUR MILLS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
Eligibility: Students residing within the communities surrounding its plant located in Eastern Kingston.
Value: Undetermined
Requirements:
• Must be a full-time student.
• Currently residing in Kingston 2 community for a minimum of 5 years.
• Between the ages of 17 and 35 years old.
• Six (6) CXC General Proficiency subjects at Grade I or II, including English Language and Mathematics.
• Three (3) 2-Unit CAPE subjects at Grade I or II.
• Current university student must have a 3.0 GPA.
Completed application form along with one (1) passport size photograph, certified copies of CSEC/CAPE
certificates or University transcripts should be submitted to Secretary, Jamaica Flour Mills Foundation.
Application period: None specified
Contact Details: Apply online at https://assets.adm.com/Worldwide/Jamaica/JAMAICA-FLOUR-MILLSFOUNDATION-SCHOLARSHIP-APPLICATION-FORM.pdf
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JAMALCO COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility: Tertiary level students residing in Jamalco’s operating areas in Clarendon
Value: Undetermined
Requirements:
• High academic performance/grades in school exams, CXC, CAPE, etc.
• Membership in an established youth club, involvement in service club, or voluntary community
service or school involvement
• Students must need financial assistance
• Students who are re-applying for a scholarship must submit certified copies of their transcript(s).
Applications period: March – May each year
Contact Details: Email - corporate.service@jamalco.com for details on how to apply
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WEST KINGSTON POWER PARTNERS (WKPP) SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility: Full-time or part-time students residing within the communities surrounding its plant located
in Western Kingston.
Value: $250,000 (Tuition and related expenses)
Requirements:
• Must live in Western Kingston for a minimum of 5 years and currently reside in the Division.
• Must be 21 years or younger upon entry to the institution.
• Students are required to participate in at least 3 company outreach projects for the year.
• Part-time students must demonstrate exceptional circumstances that have prevented him/her from
full-time enrolment.
• Scholarship is provided for academic excellence and/or financial need.
Application period: None specified
Contact Details: Apply online at https://www.jamenergy.com/giving-back/
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JAMAICA ENERGY PARTNERS (JEP) SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility: Full-time or part-time students residing in the parish of St. Catherine where it operates.
Value: $250,000 (Tuition and related expenses)
Requirements:
• Must live in St. Catherine for a minimum of 5 years and currently reside in the Division.
• Must be 21 years or younger upon entry to the institution.
• Students are required to participate in at least 3 company outreach projects for the year.
• Part-time students must demonstrate exceptional circumstances that have prevented him/her from fulltime enrolment.
• Scholarship is provided for academic excellence and/or financial need.
Application period: None specified
Contact Details: Apply online at https://www.jamenergy.com/giving-back/
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NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK (NCB) FOUNDATION
Eligibility: Tertiary level students pursuing non-traditional fields of study, including but not limited to,
Engineering and Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Value: Undetermined
Requirements:
• High academic performance/grades in school exams, CXC, CAPE, etc.
• Letter of Acceptance to an accredited undergraduate degree programme in Jamaica.
• Maintain full-time student status during the length of the programme.
• Must have demonstrated financial need.
Applications period: Closes May 31 each year
Contact Details: Submit applications to https://ncbscholarships.com/ . Applicants must first create an
account before applying for the scholarship.
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JAMAICA PRIVATE POWER COMPANY
Eligibility: Full-time or part-time students residing within the communities surrounding its plant
located in Western Kingston.
Value: $250,000 (Tuition and related expenses)
Requirements:
• Must live in the community for a minimum of 5 years and currently reside in the Division.
• Must be 21 years or younger upon entry to the institution.
• Students are required to participate in at least 3 company outreach projects for the year.
• Part-time students must demonstrate exceptional circumstances that have prevented him/her from
full-time enrolment.
• Scholarship is provided for academic excellence and/or financial need.
Application period: None specified
Contact Details: Apply online at https://www.jamenergy.com/ or phowell@jppc1.com
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FIRST HERITAGE CREDIT UNION RENALD MASON SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility: University students entering 2nd to final year at any recognized tertiary institution.
Value: Undetermined
Requirements:
• Application must be a member or the child of a member of FHC Credit Union.
• Must demonstrate community volunteerism.
• Students are required to participate in at least 3 company outreach projects for the year.
• Two (2) written references must be submitted to verify applicant’s involvement in projects.
• Applicant must not be the recipient of any other current scholarships.
• Submission of transcript.
Application period: None specified
Contact Details: Apply at https://www.fhccu.com/78-scholarshipandawards
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Canadian and Jamaican Bursary Criteria and Conditions
Founded in 2011, S.M.I.L.E (single mothers inspiring leadership in education) is a registered
Canadian non-profit organization that helps low-income, single mothers improve their lives
through education in the greater Toronto area (GTA) and abroad by partnering with community
organizations.
Eligibility: Low-income single mothers in Jamaica and Canada pursuing post-secondary education, a
qualification upgrade, diploma or certificate course.
Value: Maximum of CAN$1,000.00
Contact Details: Access application form at https://www.thesmilefoundation.ca/bursaries-2/
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MINISTRY OF LABOUR & SOCIAL SECURITY – PATH PROGRAMME BURSARIES
Eligibility: PATH beneficiaries accepted to or attending accredited tertiary institutions
Value: $100,000.00 (renewable)
Requirements:
• Letter of acceptance from the institution where the candidate is expected to continue his/her studies
from first year students.
• Maintain a GPA of 2.5 for 2nd to 4th year of study.
Application close: October 31 each year
Contact Details: Email – prunit@mlss.gov.jm or call (876) 922-8000-13 for details on how to apply.
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M.O.E.Y.I – EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
Eligibility: Full-time enrolled in a tertiary institution.
Value: Maximum $299,999.00
Requirements:
• Must be a Jamaican national accepted to or registered in an undergraduate programme.
• Returning students must have a minimum GPA of 2.2 to be considered.
• Must not be benefiting from any other government funded tuition assistance programme.
Application period: April 1 – June 30 each year
Contact Details: Students are required to to complete the official application form at
https://moey.gov.jm/scholarships. Completed application form and supporting documents are to
be emailed by the deadline date to grants@moey.gov.jm
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M.O.E.Y.I – JAMAICA VALUES AND ATTITUDES (JAMVAT) PROGRAMME
Eligibility: Full-time, first time undergraduate students who qualify for admission but are financially
challenged.
Value: 30% of Tuition (Tuition must not exceed $350,000).
Requirements:
• Must be a Jamaican national
• First time undergraduate student who is willing to serve
• Must be between the ages of 18-35 on or before December 31 within the year of application.
• Must be unemployed.
• Attending or accepted to a tertiary institution approved by the UCJ.
Application period: April 1 – May 31 each year
Contact Details: Email – jamvat@moey.gov.jm for details on how to apply.
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