Scholarships for Secondary and Tertiary Students 2014 Published by the Gleaner Compnay

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COURTS CUSTOMER SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area of study: N/ACourse of study: N/AEligibility/Qualifications: Applicants must be achild or ward of a Courts customer who satGSAT. Customer must have shopped within thelast five years of applying for scholarship andaccount must be in good standing.Age: Not specifiedGender: Not specifiedAmount awarded: $100,000Number of Awards offered: Twenty-nine (onescholarship per Courts branch).Scholarship deadline: July 2014Where tenable: At any high school in Jamaica.Duration of scholarships: Five yearsOrganisation awarding Scholarship: CourtsJamaicaOrganisation website:www.shopcourts.com/jamaicaOrganisation email: N/AOrganisation telephone number: 926-2117

FHC CREDIT UNION LTDSpecialist area of study: N/AEligibility/Qualifications: Must be a youthsaver at FHC Credit Union with a minimum ofsix months’ membership. Saving account mustbe active and must submit GSAT transcript with‘B’ average.Age: Not specifiedAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of Awards offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: Not specifiedWhere tenable: At any high school in Jamaica.Organisation awarding Scholarship: First Her-itage Co-operative Credit Union LtdOrganisation telephone number: 929-5142Organisation website: www.fhccu.comOrganisation email: [email protected] name: Carlene M. Coley

JAMAICA ENERGY PARTNERSSpecialist area of study: High schoolEligibility/Qualifications: Children withinRegion Six – must have lived in the region for aminimum of three years.Age: 10-12 years oldAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of Awards offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: Not specifiedWhere tenable: Any local secondary institution orhigh school.Organisation awarding Scholarship: JamaicaEnergy PartnersOrganisation telephone number: 937-7936Organisation website: www.jamenergy.comOrganisation email:[email protected] name: N/A

JNBSSpecialist area of study: High schoolCourse of study: High school diploma

Eligibility/Qualifications: Awarded to thestudent with the highest average in each parish,

who has not been the recipient of another scholarship.Age: Not specifiedGender: Not specifiedAmount awarded: $150,000Number of Awards offered: Fourteen (onescholarship per parish).Scholarship deadline: Not applicableWhere tenable: At any high school in Jamaica.Duration of scholarships: Five yearsOrganisation awarding Scholarship: JamaicaNational Building Society(The Ministry of Education identifies recipients)Organisation website: www.jnbs.comOrganisation email: [email protected]

JNBS GSAT SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area of study: High schoolCourse of study: High school diplomaEligibility/Qualifications: Members of the JNSchools Savers’ ProgrammeAge: Not specifiedAmount awarded: $150,000Number of Awards offered: ThreeScholarship deadline: Not applicableWhere tenable: At any high school in Jamaica.Duration of scholarships: Five yearsOrganisation awarding Scholarship: JamaicaNational Building Society(The Ministry of Education identifies recipients)Organisation website: www.jnbs.comOrganisation email: [email protected]

MS ESMIE L. WALTERS SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area of study: OpenEligibility/Qualifications: Enrolled high-schoolstudents.Age: Not specifiedAmount awarded: 1st place $30,000; second$12,000; and 3rd $8,000Number of Awards offered: ThreeDeadline for Applications: June 30Where tenable: High schools in JamaicaOrganisation awarding Scholarship: Profes-sional Jamaicans for JamaicaOrganisation telephone number: (203) 450-9448/(876) 843-0745Organisation website: www.pjfj.orgOrganisation email: [email protected] name: Horace A. DaleyContact person email: [email protected] number: (203) 450-9448/(876) 389-8315

VMBS JUNIOR PLAN ‘HEAD-START’ SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area of study: CXC or O’Levels(local secondary education)Eligibility/Qualifications: Must be an activeVMBS Junior Plan saver. Completed a JuniorPlan application form. Sat GSAT in the year ofapplication. Received the highest scores in the

country. Must not be a recipient of any otherscholarships in the given year.Age: 10-12 years oldGender: Male or femaleAmount awarded: $30,000 per annum for fiveyearsNumber of Awards offered: ThreeDeadline for Applications: July 18, 2014Where tenable: Any local secondary institutionor high school.Organisation awarding Scholarship: The Victoria Mutual Building SocietyOrganisation website: www.vmbs.comOrganisation email: [email protected] name: Ms Clover MooreTitle: Manager, PR & corporate affairsContact email: [email protected] telephone number:(876) 754-8627. Fax: (876) 968-5665

VMBS GSAT ‘HEAD-START’ BURSARYSpecialist area of study: CXC or O’Levels(local secondary education)Eligibility/Qualifications: Must be an activeVMBS Junior Plan saver. Completed a JuniorPlan application form. Sat GSAT in the year ofapplication. Received the highest scores in thecountry. Must not be a recipient of any otherscholarships in given year.Age: 10-12 years oldAmount awarded: One payment of $15,000Deadline for Applications: July 18, 2014Where tenable: Any local secondary institutionor high school.Organisation awarding Scholarship: The Victoria Mutual Building SocietyOrganisation website: www.vmbs.comOrganisation email: [email protected] name: Ms Clover MooreTitle: Manager, PR & corporate affairsContact email: [email protected] telephone number: (876) 754-8627. Fax: (876) 968-5665

WEST KINGSTON POWER PARTNERS GSAT SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area of study: High schoolEligibility/Qualifications: Applicants must livein the western community of Kingston, must be10 years old but not older than 13 upon entry tothe institution, show demonstrable financialneed and must not be the recipient of any otherscholarship.Age: 10-12 years oldAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of Awards offered: 18Deadline for Applications: Not specifiedWhere tenable: Any local secondary institutionor high school.Organisation awarding Scholarship: WestKingston Power PartnersOrganisation telephone number: 937-7936Organisation website: www.jamenergy.comOrganisation email:[email protected]

SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS

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TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIPSACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF JAMAICASpecialist area of study: School of businessadministration/accountingCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Third yearAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: TwoDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Where tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaOrganisation awarding Scholarship: Institute of CharteredAccountants of JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] telephone number: 970-5219

KPMG JAMAICA (KPMG ACCOUNTING)Specialist area of study: School of business administrationCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualification: Jamaican nationals entering year twoof the four-year bachelor’s programme, majoring in accounting.Evaluation criteria: Award will be based on high academicachievement and verifiable financial need.Condition of award: The recipient will be expected to serve inJamaica for a period of two years immediately after graduation.Age: Not specifiedGender: Not specifiedAmount awarded: $200,000 per year for two yearsNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: KPMG AccountingWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

KPMG ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP TO UWISpecialist area of study: AccountingCourse of study: BSc AccountingEligibility/Qualifications: Jamaican nationals entering yeartwo of the three year bachelor’s programme, majoring inaccounting.Evaluation criteria: Award will be based on high academicachievement and verifiable financial need.Condition of award: The recipient will be expected to serve inJamaica for a period of two years immediately after graduation.Age: Not specifiedAmount awarded: $200,000.00 per year for two yearsNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: May 30, 2014Where tenable: University of the West IndiesWhere to apply: University of the West Indies. KPMG doesnot accept application.Organisation awarding Scholarship: KPMGOrganisation website: www.kpmg.com.jmOrganisation contact: Grace Ann MillerTitle: Human resource managerContact email: [email protected] number: (876) 922-6640 ext 6112

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERSSpecialist area of study: Business administration(accounting)Course of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Fourth year (3.6 GPA)Age: N/AGender: Not SpecifiedAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: PricewaterhouseCoopersWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs. Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS 90TH ANNIVERSARY SCHOLARSHIPCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: The award is available toJamaican nationals who are studying at the Universty of theWest Inides (UWI), Mona campus and are registered in theFaculty of Social Sciences, pursuing a BSc degree in manage-ment studies (accounting option); registered in the final yearof the degree programme. The awards will be based on arecord of high academic achievement in UWI examinationsof the degree programme (a GPA of at least 3.6); provenleadership qualities; demonstrable involvement in co-curric-ular, extra-curricular and/or community activities.

Method of selection: A panel comprising representatives ofUWI and the donor agency will interview shortlisted candidates.Amount awarded: To be decided by donor.Tenure: One yearNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: May 30, 2014Where tenable: University of the West IndiesOrganisation awarding Scholarship: N/AOrganisation website: www.mona.uwi.eduContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670

PRIVATE SECTOR ORGANISATION OF JAMAICA (G. ARTHUR BROWN MEMORIAL)Specialist area of study: School of businessadministration/financeCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Fourth yearAge: Not SpecifiedGender: Not SpecifiedAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of Awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Private Sector Organi-sation of JamaicaWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie

CONTRIBUTED

Thirty-three Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) students were formally recognised as JN scholars at ascholarship reception at the Jamaica National Building Society’s Half-Way Tree branch on September 8,2013. The scholarship recipients, including 16 children of JN Group employees, received five-year scholar-ships to cover fees and other expenses. Three of the recipients were awarded scholarships for being activeparticipants in the Society’s Schools Savers’ Programme.

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Title: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

AGRICULTURE/AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

ERNEST JOHNSTON MEMORIAL BURSARYArea of study: Agriculture or agricultural engineeringEligibility/Qualifications: Candidates must be Jamaicannationals registered in the Faculty of Science & Agriculture,pursuing a BSc degree in agriculture, or in the Faculty ofEngineering pursuing a BSc in agricultural engineering.Awards based on academic performance.Age: Not specifiedGender: Not specifiedAmount awarded: $80,000Number of Awards offered: TwoDeadline for application: RollingDuration: One academic yearWhere tenable: UWI St Augustine campus, Trinidad andTobago.Organisation awarding Scholarship: Jamaica ProducersGroup LimitedContact name: Mrs Patricia BrownTitle: Assistant registrar, Student Affairs (Admissions)University of the West IndiesSt Augustine Campus, Trinidad WIContact email: [email protected] number: (868) 622-2002 (Ext 2154/2157/3012)

DEVELOPMENT BANK OF JAMAICA LIMITED SCHOLARSHIPNumber of awards being offered: OneAmount awarded: $250,000 per annumDuration: Two yearsEligibility/Qualifications: The award is available to studentswho are registered in Level II of the programme and are pur-suing studies in the Faculty of Social Sciences majoring ineconomics, or pursuing studies in the Faculty of Science andAgriculture (agriculture-based). The award will be based onhigh academic achievement (a GPA of at least 3.3), theapplicant being active members of their community and ofverifiable financial need.Method of selection: A panel comprising representativesfrom the University of the West Indies (UWI) and donor per-sonnel will interview shortlisted candidates.Contact name: The recipient is expected to live and work inJamaica for a minimum period of three years immediatelyafter completing their studies. NB: Graduates of the Collegeof Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), who arequalified for direct entry to the UWI, may also apply for theaward. Such applicants must submit, along with their appli-cation forms, a transcript from CASE addressed to the Man-ager, Office of Student Financing.Scholarship deadline: May 30, 2014Where tenable: University of the West IndiesOrganisation awarding Scholarship: Development Bank ofJamaica LimitedOrganisation’s website: www.mona.uwi.eduContact office: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670

ALL FACULTIES AND PROGRAMMES

BRYAN’S BOOKSTORESpecialist area of study: N/A

Course of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Second yearAge: Not specifiedGender: Not specifiedAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: EightDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Bryan’s BookstoreWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship OfficerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

CARIBBEAN EDUCATION FOUNDATIONSpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-year resident students from a depressed rural/urban community.Age: Not specifiedGender: Not specifiedAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Caribbean EducationFoundationWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected]

Contact number: 970-5219

CAST/UTECH ALUMNI ONTARIO CHAPTERSpecialist area of study: Not specifiedCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Final-year studentsAge: Not specifiedGender: Not specifiedAmount awarded: Not SpecifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: CAST/UTech AlumniOntario ChapterWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

CAST/UTECH ALUMNI SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTERSpecialist area of study: Not specifiedCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-year students from all schools.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: TenDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: UTech Alumni SouthFlorida ChapterWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship OfficerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

CARRERAS BURSARIES AT UNIVERSITIESSpecialist area of study: Not specifiedCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Second-, third- and fourth-year studentsAge: 18 years and olderGender: BothAmount awarded: $50,000Number of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: May 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Carreras LimitedWhere tenable: UTech, UWI, NCU, UCC, Hydel UniversityOrganisation website: www.carrerasltd.comContact: Scholarship office at the respective universities

CARRERAS TEACHERS’ COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPSCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Be an enrolled student in any ofthe institutions noted.Age: 18 years and olderGender: BothAmount awarded: $100,000Number of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: May 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Carreras LimitedWhere tenable: St Joseph’s Teachers’ College, The MicoUniversity College, Shortwood Teachers’ College, ChurchTeachers’ College, Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College, BethlehemMoravian CollegeOrganisation website: www.carrerasltd.comContact: Scholarship office at the respective universities

CONTRIBUTED

Earl Jarrett (left) Jamaica National Building Society’sgeneral manager and chairman of JN Foundation,along with Professor Edward Peck, pro-vice-chancellorof the University of Birmingham, sign the scholarshipagreement. Standing is Jamaica’s High Commissionerto the United Kingdom, Aloun Ndombet-Assamba.

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CHICAGO CONCERNED JAMAICANS SPORTS (ALFRED SANGSTER)Specialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: Final year (Must be involved insports).Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technolo-gy FoundationWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

COURTS CUSTOMER TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area of study: N/ACourse of study: N/AEligibility/Qualification: Applicable to students at any levelof their tertiary education who is registered and/or acceptedto a recognised Jamaica university/college and is pursuingtheir first degree.Age: Not specifiedGender: Not specifiedAmount awarded: $200,000Number of Awards offered: SixteenScholarship deadline: July 2014Where tenable: At any high school in Jamaica.Duration of scholarships: Five yearsOrganisation awarding Scholarship: Courts JamaicaOrganisation website: www.shopcourts.com/jamaicaContact number: 926-2117

COURTS CUSTOMER SKILLS TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area of study: HEART Trust/NTACourse of study: N/AEligibility/Qualifications: Applicable to students who wantto pursue any skills training programme at the national skillstraining institute – HEART Trust/NTA.Age: Not specifiedGender: Not specifiedAmount awarded: $50,000Number of Awards offered: TenScholarship deadline: July 2014Where tenable: At any high school in Jamaica.Duration of scholarships: Five yearsOrganisation awarding Scholarship: Courts JamaicaOrganisation websites: www.shopcourts.com/jamaicaContact number: 926-2117

DENNIS JOHNSON SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Third- and fourth-year athletesAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: $50,000Number of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Dennis JohnsonWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE (RKW) SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: First of all schools.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: $102,000Number of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Where tenable: University of TechnologyContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

GRACEKENNEDY – UTECHSpecialist area of study: OpenCourse of study: First degreeEligibility/Qualifications: Pursuing studies at UTech. Basedon academic performance, extra co-curricular activities andinvolvement in community service. Application forms areavailable at the Scholarship Office, UTech or atwww.gracekennedy.comAge: Not older than 25; must be a full-time student.Gender: BothAmount awarded: Tuition only – maximum $400,000Number of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Where tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaName of Organisation offering scholarship: GraceKennedyFoundationOrganisation telephone number: 876-932-3181 or Fax: 876967-2045Organisation website: www.gracekennedy.com/founda-tions/grace-kennedy-foundation/contribution-educationOrganisation email: [email protected] name: Erica Fagan Title: Administrative assistantContact email: [email protected] number: 876-932-3181

GRACEKENNEDY FOUNDATION (CARLTON ALEXANDER MEMORIAL)Specialist area of study: OpenCourse of study: First degreeEligibility/Qualifications: Must have attended Jamaica Col-lege. Pursuing studies at UWI (scholarships alternatesbetween UWI & UTech). Based on academic performance,extra co-curricular activities and involvement in communityservice. Application forms are available at Jamaica College orat www.gracekennedy.com/foundationsAge: Not specifiedGender: MaleAmount awarded: $400,000Number of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Where tenable: University of the West Indies for 2014.Name of Organisation offering scholarship: GraceKennedyFoundationOrganisation telephone number: 876-932-3181 or Fax:876-967-2045Organisation website: www.gracekennedy.com/founda-tions/grace-kennedy-foundation/contribution-educationOrganisation email: [email protected] name: Erica Fagan Title: Administrative assistantContact email: [email protected] number: 876-932-3181

GRACEKENNEDY FOUNDATION (BRUCE RICKARDS)Specialist area of study: OpenCourse of study: First degreeEligibility/Qualifications: Must have attended KingstonCollege. Pursuing studies at UWI (scholarship alternatesbetween UWI & UTech); Based on the academic perform-ance, extra co-curricular activities and involvement in com-munity service. Application forms are available at KingstonCollege or at www.gracekennedy.com/foundationsAge: Not specifiedGender: MaleAmount awarded: $400,000Number of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Where tenable: University of the West Indies for 2014.Name of Organisation offering scholarship: GraceKennedyFoundationOrganisation telephone number: 876-932-3181 or Fax: 876967-2045Organisation website: www.gracekennedy.com/founda-tions/grace-kennedy-foundation/contribution-educationOrganisation email: [email protected] name: Erica Fagan Title: Administrative assistantContact email: [email protected] number: 876-932-3181

GRACEKENNEDY/JAMAICA SCHOLARSHIP – UWISpecialist area of study: OpenCourse of study: First degreeEligibility/Qualifications: Must be in the CAPE 2 Progamme(upper-sixth form). Based on academic performance, extra co-curricular activities and involvement in community service.Application forms available ONLY from the Ministry of Edu-cation website. Applications must be submitted to the Ministryof Education, NOT to the GraceKennedy Foundation.Age: Under 21Gender: Male or FemaleAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of Awards offered: OneDeadline for Applications: See Ministry of Education web-siteWhere tenable: University of the West IndiesName of Organisation offering scholarship: GraceKennedyFoundationOrganisation telephone number: 876-932-3181 or Fax: 876967-2045Organisation website: www.gracekennedy.com/founda-tions/grace-kennedy-foundation/contribution-educationOrganisation email: [email protected] name: Erica Fagan Title: Administrative assistantContact email: [email protected] number: 876-932-3181

JAMAICA-AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATIONSpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Fourth yearAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: $50,000Number of awards being offered: TwoDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: United States EmbassyWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

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JAMAICA ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIASpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-year students.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: May 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Jamaica Association ofNorthern CaliforniaWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

JAMAICA ENERGY PARTNERS TERTIARY LEVEL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area of study: Not specifiedCourse of study: Diploma or DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: All students who have lived in theparish of St Catherine for a minimum of five years.Age: 21 years old or younger upon entry to university.Gender: Male or FemaleAmount awarded: $250,000 eachNumber of Awards offered: TwoDeadline for Applications: Not specifiedWhere tenable: A recognised/accredited tertiary institution.Organisation awarding Scholarship: Jamaica Energy Part-nersOrganisation telephone number: 937-7936Organisation website: www.jamenergy.comOrganisation email: [email protected] name: N/A

LAWRENCE BURROW TRUSTSpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/qualification: First yearAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: £1,000 eachNumber of awards being offered: SixDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Lawrence Burrow TrustWhere tenable: University of TechnologyContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

MANCHESTER CO-OPERATIVE CREDIT UNION (SYDNEY CARTER)Specialist area of study: All facultiesCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third-, fourth-yearstudents. Members or members’ children ONLYAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: June 30, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Manchester Co-Operative Credit UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie

Title: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

M&M JAMAICA LONGVILLE PARKSpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third-, and fourth-year students. Must be a resident in the Longville Park com-munity of Clarendon.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: $200,000Number of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: M&M Jamaica LimitedWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

M&M JAMAICA STETHS (50TH ANNIVERSARY)Specialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: First year. Must be a past studentof St Elizabeth Technical High School.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: $300,000Number of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: M&M Jamaica Limited.Where tenable: University of Technology, Jamaica

Contact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

M&M JAMAICA ROSE TOWN COMMUNITYSpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-year students. Must be a resident in the Rose Town communityAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: $100,000 eachNumber of Awards being offered: TwoDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: M&M Jamaica Limited.Where tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

M&M JAMAICA TIVOLISpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: First, second, third and fourth-year. Must be a past student of Tivoli High School.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: $200,000Number of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: M&M Jamaica Limited.Where tenable: University of Technology, Jamaica

CONTRIBUTED

Kerri-Ann Mew (centre) poses with her VMBS Master Plan Scholarship Award plaque at the awards ceremonyin August 2013, held at The Knutsford Court Hotel. Sharing in the moment were (from left), Michael Neita, general manager, Property Services; Vivienne Bayley-Hay, vice-president, group marketing and corporateaffairs; Keisha Mascoll, marketing manager, and Richard Powell, president and CEO.

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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (UTECH OPEN)Specialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-year.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: May 1, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Ministry of Education Where tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (ISSA FEMALE)Specialist area of study: Not specifiedCourse of atudy: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-yearAge: Under 25 years on August 1 of the year of the awardGender: FemaleAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: May 1, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Ministry of Education Where tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact: Ministry of Education & Youth (Tertiary Unit)

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (ISSA MALE)Specialist area of study: Not specifiedCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-yearstudents.Age: Under 25 years on August 1 of the year of the awardGender: MaleAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: May 1, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Ministry of Education Where tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact: Ministry of Education & Youth (Tertiary Unit)

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & YOUTH (JAMAICA TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL)Specialist area of study: Not specifiedCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: First-year technical high schoolgraduates.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Tuition & booksNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: May 1, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Ministry of Education Where tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact: Ministry of Education & Youth (Tertiary Unit)

SOUTH CAROLINA LODGESpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: Degree

Eligibility/Qualifications: Fourth-year studentAge: N/AGender: Preferably maleAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: South Carolina LodgeWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

ST MARY HIGH SCHOOL PAST STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION (EDGAR CARGILL MEMORIAL)Specialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-year students. Must be graduates who have attended St MaryHigh School for at least three years.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: St Mary High SchoolPast Students’ AssociationWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

SYDNEY A. PHILLIPS MEMORIALSpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Third- and fourth-year studentswho must be residents of St Mary.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: $100,000 eachNumber of awards being offered: TwoOrganisation awarding Scholarship: Sydney A. PhillipsMemorialWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

THE JAMAICA POLICE CO-OPERATIVE CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP (MULTIPLE)Specialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Second-, third- and fourth-yearstudents (at least B average) Members or members’ childrenAge: N/AAmount awarded: $165,000Number of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Where tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaOrganisation awarding Scholarship: Jamaica Police Co-operative Credit UnionContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

THE JAMAICA POLICE CO-OPERATIVE CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP (SINGLE)Specialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Final year (at least B Average)Members or members’ childrenAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: $165,000Number of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Where tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaOrganisation awarding Scholarship: Jamaica Police Co-operative Credit UnionContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICASpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Final year (at least B+ Average)Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: $160,000 eachNumber of awards being offered: VariesDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Where tenable: University of TechnologyOrganisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONSpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: Final-yearAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology, Jamaica, Alumni AssociationWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION (ALFRED SANGSTER)Specialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Final year (at least a B+ average)Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: $160,000Number of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014


Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION (PRESIDENT)Specialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: Final-year full-time, part-time andevening students with at least a B- average.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’UNION ACADEMIC AFFAIRS LIAISON WESTERN CAMPUSSpecialist area of study: All SchoolsCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: Third-year full-time, part-timeand evening students, MUST be attending the western cam-pus, with at least a B- average.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION VP A/ A CLUBS & SOCIETIESSpecialist area of study: All schoolsEligibility/Qualifications: Third-year full-time, part-timeand evening students with at least a B- average.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION VP PUBLIC RELATIONSSpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Second-year full-time, part-timeand evening students with at least a B- average.

Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION VP FINANCESpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: First-year full-time, part-time andevening students with at least a B- average.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: N/ANumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of TechnologyContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION EXECUTIVE SECRETARYSpecialist area of study: All schoolsEligibility/Qualifications: First- and second-year full-time,part-time and evening students with at least a B- average.

Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION VP STUDENT SERVICESSpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Third- and fourth-year full-time,part-time & evening students with at least a B- average.Age: N/AAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION (EMMANUEL AKINDELE MEMORIAL)Specialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: Degree, diploma, certificateEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-year full-time, part-time & evening international student(Jamaicans NOT eligible.) full-time with at least a B- average

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Maximilian Campbell, (second right) group human resource development executive, Jamaica NationalBuilding Society (JNBS) and Ricardo Dystant, e-channels and discount business manager, JNBS, shareencouraging words with several boys who are recipients of JNBS scholarships. They were among 33 stu-dents who were recognised for outstanding performance in this year’s Grade Six Achievement Test at ascholarship reception held at the JNBS Half-Way Tree branch on September 8, 2013.


Age: N/AAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION (INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE)Specialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: Degree/Diploma/CertificateEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-year full-time, part-time and evening international students(Jamaicans NOT eligible.) full-time with at least a B- average.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, STUDENTS UNION (DEANDRA MORRIS MEMORIAL)Specialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: Degree, DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: First- to fourth-year full-time,part-time and evening students with at least a B- average.(Physically disabled students ONLY.)Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’UNION COMMUNITY SERVICE WESTERN CAMPUSSpecialist area of study: All SchoolsCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-year full-time, part-time and evening students, MUST beattending the western campus with at least a B- average.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION ENTERTAINMENT COORDINATOR WESTERN CAMPUSSpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: Second-year full-time, part-timeand evening students, MUST be attending the western cam-pus with at least a B- averag.eAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’UNION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT WESTERN CAMPUSSpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: First- and second-year studentsfull-time, part-time and evening students, MUST be attendingthe western campus with at least a B- average.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’UNION FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND SPORTSSpecialist area of study: Must be a Faculty of Science andSports student.Course of study: Degree, Diploma,Eligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-year, full-time, part-time and evening students with at least aB- average.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’UNION FEMALE HALL CHAIRPERSONSpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: Degree, DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: Second-, third- & fourth-year,full-time, part-time and evening students, MUST be areturning resident on Hall with at least a B- average.Age: N/AGender: FemaleAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014

Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’UNION FINANCIAL OFFICER WESTERN CAMPUSSpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: First-year students, full-time, part-time and evening, MUST be attending the western campuswith at least a B- averageAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION MALE HALL CHAIRPERSONSpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: Second-, third- and fourth-year,full-time, part-time and evening students. MUST be areturning resident on hall with at least a B- average.Age: N/AGender: MaleAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of Awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION PUBLIC RELATIONS AND EDITOR WESTERN CAMPUSSpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: Second-year, full-time, part-timeand evening students, MUST be attending the western campus with at least a B- average.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’UNION SECRETARY WESTERN CAMPUSSpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: First- and second-year, full-time,part-time and evening students, MUST be attending the


part-time and evening students, MUST be attending thewestern campus with at least a B- average.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of Awards being offered: not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION STUDENT SERVICES COORDINATOR WESTERN CAMPUSSpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: Third- and fourth-year, full-time,part-time and evening students, MUST be attending thewestern campus with at least a B- average.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’UNION WESTERN CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVESpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-year, full-time, part-time and evening students. MUST beattending the Western Campus with at least a B- average.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’UNION WESTERN CAMPUS STUDENT SERVICESSpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-year, full-time, part-time and evening students. MUST beattending the western campus with at least a B- average.Age: N/AAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of TechnologyContact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie

UTECH FOUNDATIONSpecialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Second-year students with at leasta B average.Age: Under 25

Gender: BothAmount awarded: Covers tuitionNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: UTech FoundationWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UWI (MONA) & COMMUNITY CO-OPERATIVE CREDIT UNION (EZRA LEWIS MEMORIAL)Specialist area of study: All schoolsCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Second-year members or members’children.Age: N/AAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: Not specifiedOrganisation awarding Scholarship: UWI (Mona) & Com-munity Co-operative Credit UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

VMBS MASTER PLAN ‘HEAD-START’ SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area: Degree, diploma and mastersEligibility/Qualifications: Be an active VMBS Master Plansaver. Completed a Master Plan application form. Sat CXC &/orGCE O’Levels and have been accepted in a local tertiary institu-tion to pursue degree studies and should not be a recipient ofany other scholarship in the given year. Be attending a local tertiary institution and in final year of studies.Age: 18 years and overGender: Male or femaleAmount awarded: $150,000Number of awards being offered: One

Deadline for Applications: July 18, 2014Where tenable: Any local tertiary institution.Organisation awarding Scholarship: The Victoria MutualBuilding SocietyOrganisation website: www.vmbs.comContact name: Ms Clover MooreTitle: Manager, PR & corporate affairsContact email: [email protected] number: 754-8627

VMBS FUTURE PLAN ‘HEAD START’ SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area: Degree/Diploma/A’levelCourse of study: N/AEligibility/Qualifications: Each candidate must be anactive VMBS Future Plan saver (that is, their savingsaccount should not be dormant), have sat the CXCand/or GCE O’Level/ CAPE examinations in the givenschool year and have been accepted in a tertiary institu-tion, have completed the Future Plan Scholarship appli-cation form and submitted it to a branch of VMBS beforethe closing date; attend an interview (if the societyrequests); not be a recipient of any other scholarships forthe given year.Age: Under 18 yearsAmount awarded: $120,000 for up to 4 yearsNumber of awards being offered: ThreeDeadline for Applications: July 18, 2014Where tenable: local tertiary institution.Organisation awarding Scholarship: Victoria Mutual BuildingSocietyOrganisation website: http://www.vmbs.comContact name: Ms Clover MooreTitle: Manager, PR & corporate affairsContact email: [email protected] number: 754-8627

FIRST GENERATIONSpecialist Area: Local programme offered by University College of the Caribbean (UCC).Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicants must be a first-genera-tion family member seeking higher education, demonstrate

CalabarVice-princi-pal CalvinRowe (left)accepts theClass of ’84ScholarshipfromRodneyMcPherson.Theschool’sguidancecounsellor,JenniferJarrett,looks on.

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financial need and high academic performance. Applicantsshould provide a written essay of the importance of attaininghigher education and the difference it will make in their life.Amount awarded: $115,000 eachNumber of awards being offered: FourDeadline for Applications: June 30, 2014Where tenable: University College of the Caribbean (UCC)Organisation awarding Scholarship: UCCOrganisation telephone number: 665-3000Organisation’s website: www.ucc.edu.jmContact email: [email protected]

FOUNDER’S DAYSpecialist area: Local programme offered by University College of the Caribbean.Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicants must be a member ofAndrews Memorial Seventh-day Adventist Church. Applicantsmay be new, re-entering or a continuing student. Recipientswill be assessed according to financial need and previous academic history. Award is for local programmes only.Amount awarded: Up to $200,000 per annumNumber of awards being offered: TwoDeadline for Applications: June 30, 2014Where tenable: University College of the Caribbean

Organisation awarding Scholarship: Andrew’s MemorialSDA CommitteeOrganisation telephone number: 876-977-0746 or 876-920-5281Contact name: Dr Novie YoungerContact email: [email protected]’s website: www.ucc.edu.jm

GERALDINE ADAMS’ HOPE (THE)Specialist area: Local programme offered by University Collegeof the Caribbean.Eligibility/Qualifications: Priority will be given to an applicantwho is or has been a resident of a girls’ home in any of theparishes that UCC has a campus; be a high-school graduatemeeting normal matriculation requirements for any diploma,and must have recommendation letters from the home, as wellas her high school. Applicants must provide a written essaydescribing her purpose for continuing education and plans forfuture development. If no such candidate applies, youngwomen facing extreme circumstances would be considered.Gender: FemaleAmount awarded: $150,000 eachNumber of awards being offered: TwoDeadline for Applications: June 30, 2014Where tenable: University College of the Caribbean

Organisation awarding Scholarship: UCC FoundationOrganisation telephone number: 665-3000Contact email: [email protected]’s website: www.ucc.edu.jmOrganisation’s email: [email protected]

HELPING HANDSpecialist area: Local programme offered by University Col-lege of the Caribbean.Eligibility/Qualifications: An applicant whose education hasbeen interrupted by temporary difficulties and who finds itnecessary to resume studies due to the changing demands intheir lives. Applicant must demonstrate a financial need forassistance wih their educationa expenses to improve theirmarketable skills. Preference will be given to heads of house-hold and proven academic achievers.Amount awarded: $50,000Deadline for Applications: June 30, 2014Where tenable: University College of the CaribbeanOrganisation awarding Scholarship: University College ofthe Caribbean FoundationOrganisation telephone number: 935-0993 or 935-0960Organisation’s website: www.ucc.edu.jmContact email: [email protected]

SUBJECT: Education Grants – Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT)

APPLICABILITY: Children in Region 1 (Western Kingston Community)

PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy is to provide a framework within which to guide West Kingston PowerPartners in the provision, management, implementation and disbursement of education funds for children.Funds will not exceed One Hundred and Eighty Thousand Dollars ($180,000.00) and will be disbursed on anannual basis to eighteen students of excellence.

1. INTRODUCTIONWest Kingston Power Partners is committed to the development of the Country within which it operates andparticularly the community of Western Kingston where the power plant is located.The company recognizes the need for academic advancement in order to foster economic development in thecommunity. The company remains committed to laying the building blocks for the community to rise to thelevel where more skilled labour may be employed from the immediate communities.

2. DEFINITIONSa. Children in the community of Western Kingston- must have lived in the community for a minimum of

three years and currently reside in the areas designated Western Kingston.

3. ELIGIBILITYa. All children who live in the Western Kingston Community in the parish of Kingstonbased on the above-mentioned definition.b. He or she is not a recipient of other scholarship programmec. Scholarship to be awarded for study at a recognized / accredited secondary institutionmust be approved and regulated by the relevant governing bodies.d. An individual must be ten (10) years but not older than thirteen (13) years upon entryto the institution in order to benefit from this programme.e. Scholarship is provided for academic excellence and or financial need.f. Applicable only to students who attend public schools

4. SELECTION PROCESSa) The Ministry of Education Region (1) will be responsible for selecting the students based of performance

and location

b) For further information please see details below:Telephone: (876) 937 (7936), (7915), (7931) • Fax: (876) 937-7937Email: [email protected]

West Kingston Power Partners recognizes the need for academic advancementin order to foster economic development in Jamaica. The Company remainscommitted to assist in laying the building blocks for academic success in thedivision of Western Kingston in which it operates.Two recipients will benefit from a scholarship of J$250,000.00 each per schoolyear, payable per semester, covering tuition, books and material.

1. ELIGIBILITYa. All students who have lived in the community of Western Kingston for a minimum

of five years.b. Scholarship to be awarded for study at a recognized / accredited tertiary

institution must be approved and regulated by the relevant governing bodies.c. An individual must be twenty-one years (21) or younger upon entry to the

institution in order to benefit from this programme.d. This award is eligible for students pursuing a Diploma or a Degree Programme.e. All applicants must submit requisite proof of grades and acceptance letter from

the institution along with his / her application.f. Scholarship is provided for academic excellence and or financial need.g. The scholarship will be for a minimum of one year, provided that the student

is able to maintain a grade point average (GPA) of B or higher.

2. APPLICATION DETAILSa. Visit our website at www.jamenergy.com and download application formb. Forms may be dropped off at:

West Kingston Power Partners,Wikip Place, Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingstonc. For further information please see details below:Telephone: (876) 937 (7936), (7915), (7931) • Fax: (876) 937-7937Email: [email protected]

Tertiary Level Education Secondary Level Education (GSAT)

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INNER-CITY YOUTH OPPORTUNITYSpecialist area: Local programme offered by UCC.Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicant must be enrolledin the Youth Leadership Training Programme hostedby the Jamaican Chamber of Commerce Inner-CityDevelopment Committee; top male and femaledemonstrates strong leadership skills and communityinvolvement. Preference will be given to candidatesunder the age of 21 years. Recipient will be chosenbased on grades in interview scores.Amount awarded: $48,000-$88,000 eachNumber of awards being offered: Fourteen (one foreach parish).Deadline for Applications: VariesWhere tenable: University College of the CaribbeanOrganisation awarding Scholarship: Jamaica Cham-ber of Commerce and UCCOrganisation telephone number: 935-0999 or 935-0043

Contact email: [email protected] website: www.ucc.edu.jm

PATHFINDERSSpecialist area: Local programme offered by UCC.Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicant should be a recenthigh school graduate or UCC diploma graduate, qualifyfor entry into associate degree programme; demonstrate ahigh level of financial need, strong leadership skills andprevious involvement with either UCC student pro-grammes or in the case of new students, strong involve-ment in community or church activities.Amount awarded: $100,000 eachNumber of awards being offered: TwoDeadline for Applications: June 30, 2014Where tenable: University College of the CaribbeanOrganisation awarding Scholarship: UCC FoundationOrganisation telephone number: 665-3000

Contact email: [email protected]’s website: www.ucc.edu.jm

OUR CHILDREN/OUR FUTURESpecialist area: Local programme offered by UCC.Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicants must be children of UCC employ-ees, recent high-school graduates with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. UCCemployees must have been hired for a minimum of two years and be ingood employment standing.Age: 21 years or youngerAmount awarded: $150,000 eachNumber of awards being offered: TwoDeadline for Applications: June 30, 2014Where tenable: University College of the CaribbeanOrganisation awarding Scholarship: UCC (HR Dept)Organisation telephone number: 665-3000Contact email: [email protected] website: www.ucc.edu.jm

WINSTON I. ADAMSSpecialist area: Local programme offered by UCC.Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicant must have attended Vere TechnicalSchool for at least two years and be a graduate of Vere Technical HighSchool who ranks in the top-10 academic performers of the current grad-uating class.Amount awarded: $235,000 eachNumber of awards being offered: TwoDeadline for Applications: June 30, 2014Where tenable: University College of the CaribbeanOrganisation awarding Scholarship: UCC FoundationOrganisation telephone number: 665-3000Contact email: [email protected] website: www.ucc.edu.jm

TRAILBLAZERSSpecialist area: Local programme offered by University College of the Caribbean.Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicant should be a continuing student in aUCC bachelor’s degree programme with a GPA of 3.0 minimum; demon-strate financial need, leadership qualities and involvement in UCC studentservices and programmes.Amount awarded: $100,000 eachNumber of awards being offered: TwoDeadline for Applications: July 30, 2014Where tenable: University College of the CaribbeanOrganisation awarding Scholarship: UCC FoundationOrganisation telephone number: 665-3000Contact email: [email protected]’s website: www.ucc.edu.jm

HORACE ROBERTS ETHICS AWARDSpecialist area: Local programme offered by UCC.Eligibility/Qualifications: This scholarship is provided in memory ofHorace Roberts, a former UCC lecturer. It is available to applicantsenrolling in the human resource diploma programme. Applicants may be new or continuing students whodemonstrate high academic standards and financial needs.Amount awarded: $40,000 eachNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: June 30, 2014Where tenable: University College of the CaribbeanOrganisation awarding Scholarship: UCC Foundation and Mrs Kath-leen RobertsOrganisation telephone number: 665-3000Contact email: [email protected] website: www.ucc.edu.jm

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for two (2) RHODESSCHOLARSHIPS to be awarded as follows:

(a) The Jamaica Rhodes Scholarship available to candidatesfrom Jamaica only; and

(b) The Commonwealth Caribbean Rhodes Scholarship, available toall Caribbean candidates, including Jamaicans (at the Committee’sdiscretion).

Candidates must have undertaken academic training sufficiently advanced toassure the completion of a Bachelor's degree by 1st October, 2015.

Married candidates can now apply.

The criteria for selection by the Committees are as follows:-Proven Intellectual and Academic Achievement of a high standard isthe first quality required of applicants, but they will also be requiredto show integrity of character, sympathy for and protection of the weak,the ability to lead and the energy to use their talent to the full.

The closing date for Jamaican and Commonwealth Caribbean RhodesScholarships 2015 application is September 30, 2014 by which date allcompleted entry forms must be received by the Secretary

The Memorandum which contains Details of the Scholarships as well as theApplication Form may be obtained from:-

JAMAICA AND COMMONWEALTH CARIBBEANRHODES SCHOLARSHIPS 2015

THE SECRETARYRHODES SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE

21 East Street, Kingston, JamaicaTe/: 876-922-5960

or from www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk

PAUL CHAVANNESSpecialist area: Local programme offered by University College of the Caribbean.Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicant must have been a memberof COK for at least two years, or the child of a member ofCOK. The candidate is also required to have completed at leastone year of a full-time or two years of a part-time programme inmanagement studies at any of the universities (UCC, UWI,UTech or NCU).Amount awarded: $75,000 eachNumber of awards being offered: ThirteenDeadline for Applications: June 30, 2014Where tenable: University College of the CaribbeanOrganisation awarding Scholarship: City of Kingston Co-operative Credit Union LtdTelephone Number: 935-0993 or 935-0960Contact email: [email protected]’s website: www.ucc.edu.jm

JANET DAVIS LINDSAY MEMORIALSpecialist area: Local programme offered by UCC.Eligibility/Qualifications: This scholarship is offered in memory of the former dean of local programmes, Janet DavisLindsay. This award is open to any applicant who is currentlyenrolled in a UCC local programme, and who, through no faultof their own, find themselves unable to complete payment oftheir degree programme. This award is meant to be a helpinghand to carry the student forward during a brief but challengingtime. Applicant must be in good academic standing and be ableto provide proof of hardship.Amount awarded: VariesNumber of awards being offered: VariesDeadline for Applications: June 30, 2014Where tenable: University College of the CaribbeanOrganisation awarding Scholarship: UCC FoundationOrganisation telephone number: 935-0993 or 935-0960Contact email: [email protected]’s website: www.ucc.edu.jm

UWI ACADEMIC BURSARIESCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Organisations: Available to full-time students fromALL faculties who are enrolled in either level II or III of thethree-year degree programme or years two, three or four ofthe MBBS programme. The award will be based on academicperformance, based on applicant’s records with special refer-ence to his/her performance in the most recent universityexamination. A GPA of at least 3.3 is expected.Number of awards being offered: N/AAmount awarded: $30,000 per annumMethod of selection: Shortlisted candidates will be inter-viewed by a panel consisting of representatives from the UWI.Scholarship deadline: May 30, 2014Where tenable: University of the West IndiesOrganisation awarding Scholarship: University of the WestIndiesOrganisation’s website: www.mona.uwi.eduContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670

UWI CO-CURRICULAR BURSARIESCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Organisations: Available to full-time studentsregistered in any faculty: � Enrolled in either level II or III of the three-year degree pro-gramme or years two, three or four of the MBBS Programme.� Based on contribution to university life, as evidenced byhis/her participation in co-curricular activities.� Students who apply on the basis of involvement in campus

activities must also submit a letter of support, written by thefaculty adviser/student services manager of the club/hall/society,attesting to the involvement as stated; students who apply onthe basis of involvement in regional, national, community andcampus activities must also submit a letter of support written bythe president, chairman, or secretary of the said organisation.� A certified co-curricular transcript must accompany allapplications.� Academic performance based on applicant’s records withspecial reference to his/her performance in the most recentuniversity examination. A GPA of at least 3.0 is expected.NB: Kindly note, the follow students are not eligible students regis-tered in the first year of their degree programme: students readingfor the preliminary agriculture course; students reading for morethan one preliminary course in science & technology. Studentswho are currently holders of a co-curricular bursary should reapply.Number of awards being offered: N/AAmount awarded: $25,000 per annumScholarship deadline: May 30, 2014Where tenable: University of the West IndiesOrganisation awarding Scholarship: UWIOrganisation’s website: www.mona.uwi.eduContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670

UWI (MONA) & COMMUNITY CO-OP/EZRA LEWIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: The award is available to individualswho are members of the University of the West Indies (Mona) &Community Co-Operative Credit Union for at least one year orthe spouse or child of such a member; the member’s accountheld at the credit union MUST be active at the time of application. Students pursuing undergraduate degree courses atUWI Mona campus, University of Technology, teachers’ collegesor any other recognised tertiary institution, locally or overseas;

students in their second or third year of study – but in the case of MBBS students, the first year of stage one of the programmemust be completed. The award will be based on academic performance, based on the results of the previous academic year university examinations (at least a GPA of 3.3); verifiable financial need; involvement in co-curricular activities.Number of awards being offered: TwoAmount awarded: $150,000 per annum eachDuration: One yearMethod of selection: Personnel from the administration of theUWI and a representative from the credit union will interviewshortlisted candidates. NB: At the bottom section of the firstpage, please write the name of the branch, the name of theaccount holder, and the savings account number relating to the account being held at UWI (Mona) &Community Co-op Credit Union. The member’s account heldat the credit union MUST be active at the time of application.Scholarship deadline: May 30, 2014Where tenable: University of the West IndiesOrganisation awarding Scholarship: University of the WestIndies (Mona) and Community Co-operative Credit UnionOrganisation’s website: www.mona.uwi.eduContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670

WIGUT BURSARIES (OFFERED BY THE WEST INDIESGROUP OF UNIVERSITY TEACHERS), JAMAICA WIGUTCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/qualification: The award is available to Jamaicannationals who are pursuing studies on the University of theWest Indies, Mona, campus leading to a first degree in anyfaculty, or entering the Level II or Level III of the degree pro-gramme. The award will be based on high academic achieve-ment in the annual university examinations (at least a GPAof 3.3) and demonstrable financial need.Number of awards being offered: To be decided by donor.


CONTRIBUTED

The Honourable Julian Robinson, minister of state in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining,presents a Jamaica National scholar pin to Chazrick Davidson, one of 33 students who were awarded five-yearscholarships by the Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) for outstanding performance in this year’s GradeSix Achievement Test. The occasion was the JNBS Scholarship Reception held at the Society’s Half-Way TreeBranch on September 8, 2013.


Amount awarded: $40,000 per annum eachDuration: Two years (students in the MB, BS degree programmes may be granted extended tenure).Method of selection: A panel comprising personnel from theuniversity and the WIGUT (Jamaica) will select short-listedcandidates.Scholarship deadline: May 30, 2014Where tenable: University of the West IndiesOrganisation awarding Scholarship: West Indies Group ofUniversity Teachers, Jamaica (WIGUT)Organisation’s website: www.mona.uwi.eduContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670

SUGAR INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMESpecialist area of study: Agriculture, engineering – civil,chemical, mechanical, agricultural and electrical; manage-ment studies/business administration, accounting, economics,chemistry with sugar technology, chemical technology, bio-chemistry, mathematics & statistics, land surveying, medicineand computer science.Course of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Applicants must have gainedadmission to a tertiary institution and must be children ofunionised non-staff employees at one of the following estates:Appleton Estate, New Yarmouth Limited, Everglades FarmsLimited (Hampden & Long Pond Estates), Golden GroveSugar Company Limited and Worthy Park Estate Limited.Age: N/AGender: Male and femaleAmount awarded: $100,000 for degree studies, $50,000 fordiploma and certificate (per annum for three years).Number of Awards offered: Two per estateDeadline for Applications: Thursday, July 31, 2014Where tenable: University of the West Indies, University ofTechnology, Jamaica, Northern Caribbean University and theCollege of Agriculture, Science and Education.NB: Applications in respect of other tertiary institutions,community colleges, secondary and high schools may be con-sidered in certain circumstances.Name of Organisation offering scholarship: The Sugar Pro-ducers’ Federation of JamaicaOrganisation telephone number: 926-5930-2, 926-3650-3Organisation email: [email protected] name: Michael MartinContact email: [email protected] number: 929-4087

ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND L AND MANAGEMENT

AUBREY GRANT MEMORIALSpecialist area of study: Caribbean School of ArchitectureCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Second-year studentsAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of Awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of TechnologyFoundationWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

BERGER PAINTS JA LTDSpecialist area of study: Caribbean School of Architecture.Course of study: Master’sEligibility/Qualifications: Second-year studentsAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Tuition, books and special projects andequipment.Number of Awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Berger Paints Ja LtdWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

BOULEVARD BAPTIST CHURCH (CYRIL MATHERSON MEMORIAL)Specialist area of study: Architecture and Building & LandManagementCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: Fourth-year studentsAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of Awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Boulevard BaptistChurchWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship OfficerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

BUILDING SOCIETIES ASSOCIATION OF JAMAICASpecialist area of study: School of Building and Land ManagementCourse of study: Construction Management DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: First-year studentsAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Building SocietiesAssociation of JamaicaWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

BUILDING SOCIETIES ASSOCIATION OF JAMAICA (SIR HUBERT NEWTON MEMORIAL)Specialist area of study: Caribbean School of ArchitectureCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/qualification: First-year studentsAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Building SocietiesAssociation of JamaicaWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officer

Contact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

GEORGE BLANKSON MEMORIALSpecialist area of study: School of Building and Land Man-agement/ Construction EngineeringCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Fourth-year (Jamaican andGhanaian nationals ONLY)Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Full tuitionNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: George BlanksonMemorial Trust FundWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

GORE DEVELOPMENTS LTDSpecialist area of study: School of Building and LandManagementCourse of study: DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: Third-year construction managementstudentsAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Gore Developments LtdWhere tenable: University of Technology, Jamaica Contact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

GORE DEVELOPMENTS LTD (NADINE ISAACS MEMORIAL)Specialist area of study: Caribbean School of ArchitectureCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Fourth-year studentsAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of Awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Gore Developments LtdWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship OfficerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

HEART TRUST/NTASpecialist area of study: Schools of Building and Land Manage-ment, Engineering and Hospitality and Tourism Management.Course of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: First-year students. Preferencegiven to HEART Trust/NTA graduatesAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: $65,000Number of Awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: HEART Trust/NTAWhere tenable: University of Technology, Jamaica


JAMAICA DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION LTD (EUSTACE BIRD)Specialist area of study: School of Building and Land Manage-ment – construction management/construction engineeringCourse of study: Diploma/DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Third-year diploma or fourth-yeardegree studentsAge: Under 25Gender: BothAmount awarded: $75,000Number of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Jamaica DevelopersAssociation LtdWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

JAMAICA NATIONAL BUILDING SOCIETY (JNBS)Specialist area of study: Schools of Architecture and Buildingand Land ManagementCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: Second-, third- and fourth-year stu-dents with a minimum of 3.3 GPA and holder of a JNBS AccountAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: $130,000Number of awards being offered: FiveDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Jamaica NationalBuilding SocietyWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

JAMAICA NATIONAL BUILDING SOCIETY (CHESTER TOUZALIN)Specialist area of study: Schools of Architecture and Building& Land ManagementCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: Second-, third-, and fourth-yearmembers or members’ children from Portland or St Mary.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Jamaica NationalBuilding SocietyWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

JAMAICA PRE-MIX LIMITEDSpecialist area of study: School of Building and LandManagementCourse of study: Construction engineering degreeEligibility/Qualifications: Third-year students

Age: N/AAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Jamaica Pre-Mix LimitedWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

JENTECHSpecialist area of study: School of Building and Land Manage-ment – construction management & construction engineeringCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: First-year diploma and second-year degreeAge: N/AAmount awarded: $65,000Number of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: JentechWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

NATIONAL HOUSING TRUSTSpecialist area of study: Schools of Building and Land Man-agement /Business Administration and Computing & Infor-mation Technology.Course of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: Second-year construction man-agement diploma and third-year business administration,computing and information technology, construction engi-neering and urban and regional planning degree students.Age: N/AAmount awarded: Full tuition

Number of awards being offered: Four (Scholarships andadditional bursaries offered).Deadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: National HousingTrustWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’UNION FACULTY OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENTSpecialist area of study: Must be a Faculty of the Built Environment student.Course of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-year full-time, part-time and evening students with at least aB- averageAge: N/AAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UTECH FOUNDATION (SARAH FRANKEL)Specialist area of study: Faculty of the Built EnvironmentCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Second-year students with at leasta B average.Age: under 25Amount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not applicableDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014


GLADSTONE TAYLOR/PHOTOGRAPHER

The National CXC Awards 2013 held at the Abe Issa Auditorium at St George’s College.


Organisation awarding Scholarship: UTech FoundationWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONAULOUS F. MADDEN & CO (GLORIA HAMILTON)Specialist area of study: School of Business Administration /Accounting.Course of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualification: Fourth-year studentsAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of Awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Aulous F. Madden & CoWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

CARLTON EDMOND LEVYSpecialist area of study: School of Business AdministrationCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: First-year School of BusinessAdministration students. Must be involved in Kiwanis Service Leadership Programme (Kiwanis/Key Club).Amount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Mrs Winsome LevyWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

CARIBBEAN CEMENT CO LTD (CALVIN FOSTER MEMORIAL)Specialist area of study: School of Business Administrationand School of Engineering.Course of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: Third-year degree business administra-tion and engineering; second-year diploma engineering students.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: $200,000Number of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Caribbean Cement Co LtdWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

DIGICEL’S SCHOLARSHIP AWARDSpecialist area: Local programme offered by UCC.Eligibility/Qualifications: This scholarship will be awardedto third- and fourth-year students pursuing degrees in the dis-cipline of information technology and business administra-tion. Student must have a GPA of 3.3, demonstrate partici-pation in extra-curricular activities and should not be therecipient of any other scholarship.Age: N/AGender: N/A

Amount awarded: $145,000Number of awards: ThreeDeadline for Applications: June 30, 2014Where tenable: University College of the CaribbeanMethod of selection: UCC & DigicelTelephone number: 935-0993 or 935-0960Contact email: [email protected] website: www.ucc.edu.jm

ELATHO’S CERTIFIED ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area: Administrative specialistEligibility/Qualifications: Four years’ administrative/secre-tarial experienceAge: 18 years and overAmount awarded: $28,800 eachNumber of awards being offered: Two (one in Kingston andone in Westmoreland) – preferably members of the JamaicaAssociation of Administrative Professionals.Deadline for Applications: July 2014Where tenable: Elatho’s Kingston and Elatho’s WestmorelandOrganisation awarding Scholarship: Elatho’s School OfBusiness EthicsOrganisation telephone number: 931-5947 or 815-9502Organisation website: twitter.com/ElathosSchoolOrganisation email: [email protected] name: Elaine Gregory, BSc JP/Administrator

GEORGE PHILLIP (DR) MEMORIALSpecialist area of study: School of Business AdministrationCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Fourth-year studentsAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Full tuitionNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: George PhillipWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

JAMAICA BANKERS ASSOCIATION (G. ARTHUR BROWN MEMORIAL)Specialist area of study: School of BusinessAdministration/FinanceCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Fourth-year studentsAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Jamaica Bankers AssociationWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

JAMAICA STOCK EXCHANGE (VERNON MENDEZ MEMORIAL)Specialist area of study: School of Business AdministrationCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Third-year studentsAge: N/A

Gender: BothAmount awarded: $250,000Number of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Jamaica Stock ExchangeWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

OSWALD J. THORBOURNE SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area of study: Business Management/AdministrationEligibility/Qualifications: Students entering second to finalyear in business administration/management at select tertiaryinstitutions.Age: Not specifiedGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of Awards offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: Not specifiedWhere tenable: NCU, UWI, UTech & UCCOrganisation awarding Scholarship: First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union Ltd.Organisation telephone number: 929-5142Organisation Website: www.fhccu.comOrganisation email: [email protected] name: Carlene M. Coley

RAFAEL DIAZ SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area of study: BusinessCourse of study: First degreeEligibility/Qualifications: Pursuing studies at UWI. Basedon academic performance, extra co-curricular activities andinvolvement in community service. Application forms at theScholarships Office, UWI or at www.gracekennedy.comAge: Not older than 25 years, must be a full-time studentGender: Male or femaleAmount awarded: $400,000Number of Awards offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Where tenable: University of the West IndiesOrganisation offering scholarship: GraceKennedy FoundationOrganisation telephone number: 876-932-3181 or876-967-2045Organisation website: www.gracekennedy.com/founda-tions/grace-kennedy-foundation/contribution-educationOrganisation email: [email protected] name: Erica Fagan Title: Administrative assistantContact email: [email protected] number: 876-932-3181

SAGICOR INVESTMENTS JAMAICA LIMITEDSpecialist area of study: Business AdministrationCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Third-year students with at least aB average.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: $150,000 eachNumber of awards being offered: TenDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Sagicor BankWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219


UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’UNION COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & MGMTSpecialist area of study: Must be a College of Business &Management student.Course of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-year, full-time, part-time and evening students with at least aB- averageAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT WESTERN CAMPUSSpecialist area of study: School of Business AdministrationCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-year full-time, part-time and evening students from theSchool of Business Administration, MUST be attending thewestern campus with at least a B- averageAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTBEHZAD SAFAVI MEMORIALSpecialist area of study: Construction/Civil Engineering Course of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Fourth-year studentsAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Behzad Safavi Trust FundWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

BENEDETTO PERSICHILLISpecialist area of study: School of EngineeringCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: First-year civil engineering studentsAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: $100,000Number of awards being offered: One

Deadline for applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: New Era Homes 2000LtdWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF JAMAICA SCOTTISH CONSTITUTION (JACKSON WINT MEMORIAL)Specialist area of study: School of Building and Land Management/Construction ManagementCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: Second- and third-year diplomaand third- and fourth-year degreeAge: N/AGender: Preferably maleAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: TwoDeadline for applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: District Grand LodgeWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

ECONOMIC SADILTH BROWN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (THE)Course of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: The award is available to CARI-COM nationals, who have completed their first or secondyear of study and are registered in the Faculty of SocialSciences and pursuing a major in economics. NB: Relativesof the Luna Brown Street Foundation (LBSF), board of direc-tors, advisory board and the LBSF volunteers are ineligiblefor the award. The award will be based on academic achieve-ment (at least a GPA of 3.0), verifiable financial need,

involvement in co-curricular activities, demonstrated leader-ship qualities and satisfactory response to a prescribed essay.Method of Selection: The successful candidate(s) will beselected by a panel comprised of representatives of the LunaBrown Street Foundation, SALISES and the UWI.Contact name: The successful candidate will be required toserve as a mentor for a minimum of one year to the studentselected in the year following receipt of the award. NB: Kindlynote the following – In addition to the university examina-tion, performance in the University Scholarship Examinationor the Advanced Level Examination may also be consideredin evaluating the candidates’ academic achievement. Prefer-ence will be given to recent high-school graduates (five yearsor less).Number of awards being offered: OneAmount awarded: US$1,000 (J$ equivalent)Duration: One yearScholarship deadline: May 30, 2014Where tenable: University of the West IndiesOrganisation awarding scholarship: Development Bank ofJamaica LimitedOrganisation’s website: mona.uwi.eduContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670

COMPUTER AND INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

GREGORY VASSELL MEMORIALSpecialist area of study: BSc in computing and informationtechnologyCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Second- to fourth-year studentswith a 3.0 GPAAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Gregory Vassell MemorialTrust Fund

WINSTON SILL/FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER

Four students who won scholarships to US universities in a photo shoot at the American International Schoolof Kingston, College Green Avenue, on Friday, January 10, 2014.

18 THE GLEANER 2014 SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS|APRIL 8, 2014

Where tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

EDUCATION AND LIBERAL STUDIESKENTON HARDY MEMORIALSpecialist area of study: All facultiesCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Second-, third-, fourth-yearstudents, all programmesAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: $70,000.00Number of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: UTech LibraryWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

M&M JAMAICA LIMITEDSpecialist area of study: Faculty of Education and LiberalStudies/construction technology, and School of Building andLand Management/construction management & construc-tion engineering OR School of Engineering.Course of study: DegreeEligibility/qualification: First-, second-, third- and fourth-year students. Must be resident of St Elizabeth.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: TwoDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: M&M Jamaica LimitedWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, & YOUTH, MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE WITH EDUCATIONSpecialist area of study: Not specifiedCourse of study: Mathematics, science and educationEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-year studentsAge: Not specifiedGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: May 1, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Ministry of EducationWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact: Ministry of Education & Youth (Tertiary Unit)

MONA BAPTIST CHURCH (DOUGLAS SAMUELS MEMORIAL)Specialist area of study: Education & Liberal Studies.Course of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Final-year studentsAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: $100,000Number of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: May 30, 2014

Organisation awarding Scholarship: Mona Baptist ChurchWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Church Secretary, Mona Baptist ChurchTitle: Church secretaryContact email: [email protected] number: 977-7133

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’UNION FACULTY OF EDUCATION & LIBERAL STUDIESSpecialist area of study: Must be a Faculty of Education &Liberal Studies students.Course of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-year full-time, part-time and evening students with at least a B- averageAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

VMBS BURSARY FOR TEACHERSSpecialist area of study: Faculty of Education & LiberalStudiesCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Be a registered teacher and amember of the JTA (Jamaica Teachers’ Association). Be afinal-year undergraduate student in a degree programme at alocal tertiary institution.Age: 21 years and overGender: BothAmount awarded: $100,000 for one yearNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 18, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: The Victoria MutualBuilding SocietyWhere tenable: UTech, UWI, teachers’ colleges or any otherlocal tertiary institutions.Contact name: Ms Clover MooreTitle: Manager, PR & corporate affairsContact email: [email protected] number: 754-8627 Ext 4013 or 4001

ENGINEERING

AERONAUTICAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTDSpecialist area of study: Electrical engineering (majoring intelecommunications or electronics)Course of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Third-year electrical engineeringstudents.Age: 19-24Gender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Aeronautical Telecom-munications LtdWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

ALISTAIR THOMSONSpecialist area of study: School of EngineeringCourse of study: Degree/Diploma Eligibility/Qualifications: Second-year diploma and third-year degree students.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of TechnologyFoundationWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

BENJAMIN DAVIS (JA) FOUNDATIONSpecialist area of study: School of Engineering/electricalengineeringCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Third-year electrical engineeringstudentsAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Benjamin Davis (Ja)FoundationWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

CONTINENTAL BAKING COMPANY LTD (REGINALD & IRENE HENDRICKSON MEMORIAL)Specialist area of study: School of EngineeringCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: First-year studentsAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Full tuition and booksNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Continental BakingCompany LtdWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

DIGICEL GRADUATE RECRUITMENT PROGRAMMESpecialist area of study: School of Engineering/School ofBusiness AdministrationCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Second- and third-year studentsAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: TwoDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: DigicelWhere tenable: University of Technology, Jamaica



DOUGLAS ORANE SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area of study: Science/technology/engineering(No medical sciences)Course of study: First degreeEligibility/Qualifications: Pursuing studies at UWI, UTechor NCU. Based on academic performance, extra-curricularactivities and involvement in community service. Applica-tion forms are available at the Scholarship Office, UWI,UTech and NCU or at www.gracekennedy.comAge: Not older than 25 years; must be a full-time student.Gender: Male or femaleAmount awarded: $400,000Number of Awards offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Where tenable: UWI, UTech or NCUName of Organisation offering scholarship: GraceKennedyFoundationOrganisation telephone number: 876 932-3181 or Fax: 876967-2045Organisation website: www.gracekennedy.com/founda-tions/grace-kennedy-foundation/contribution-educationOrganisation email: [email protected] name: Erica Fagan Title: Administrative assistantContact email: [email protected] number: 876-932-3181

FENC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area of study: Faculty of Engineering and ComputingCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Second-, third- and fourth-yearstudentsAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: $50,000Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: FENCWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

GLENCORE (BATCO)Specialist area of study: Faculty of Science and Sport, Collegeof Health Science or Faculty of Engineering and ComputingCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Second-, third- and fourth-yearstudents. Must have resided in one of the bauxite parishes.Age: Below the age of 30Gender: BothAmount awarded: $325,000.00Number of awards being offered: OneDeadline for applications: June 30, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: Glencore (BATCO)Where tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

LEO TADDEOSpecialist area of study: School of Engineering

Course of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: First-year civil engineering studentsAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: $100,000Number of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: New Era Homes 2000 LtdWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

NYJAC HOPESpecialist area of study: Civil engineeringCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/qualification: Second-year students in the Schoolof EngineeringAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: $250,000Number of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Where tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaOrganisation awarding scholarship: Dr Errol DncanContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

RALPH ANTHONY GRAHAM MEMORIALSpecialist area of study: School of EngineeringCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: Fourth-year studentsAge: N/AAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: Ralph Anthony GrahamMemorial


LIONS CLUB OF MONTEGO BAY (CECIL SPROUL MEMORIAL)Specialist area of study: School of EngineeringCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Second-year students who areresidents of St James.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Lions Club of MontegoBayWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

LODGE ST. JOHN (DUDLEY COHEN)Specialist area of study: Schools of Engineering and Com-puting & Information TechnologyCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: Second-year diploma and third-year degree students.Age: N/AAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: TwoDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Where tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

GLADSTONE TAYLOR/PHOTOGRAPHER

From right, Chevonnie Powell, Toni-Ann Baker, Shavoneise Arnold and Krishaun Dunkley from ManchesterHigh School as seen at the National CXC Awards 2013 held at the St Georges’ College Abe Issa auditorium.


SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT AUTHORITYSpecialist area of study: School of EngineeringCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Second-year electrical engineering(electronics and communications) students.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Spectrum Manage-ment AuthorityWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

TASTEE LIMITEDSpecialist area of study: Schools of Engineering and Schoolof Hospitality and Tourism ManagementCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: Second-year diploma and third-year degree engineering and School of Hospitality andTourism Management students.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Tastee LimitedWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’UNION FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & COMPUTINGSpecialist area of study: Must be a Faculty of Engineering &Computing student.Course of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-yearfull-time, part-time and evening students with at least a B- averageAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

WEST INDIES ALUMINA COMPANY (WINDALCO)Specialist area of study: School of EngineeringCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: Third-year diploma and fourth-year degree students.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: West Indies AluminaCompany

Where tenable: University of Techology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

HEALTH AND APPLIED SCIENCES

CAROL A. LEWIS (IVY M. ELLIS)Specialist area of study: College of Health Science / HealthInformation TechnologyCourse of study: Associate degreeEligibility/Qualifications: N/AAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Carol A. LewisWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

LIONS CLUB OF ST ANDREW (WALDRON BROWN MEMORIAL)Specialist area of study: Faculty of Health and AppliedScience/PharmacyCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Third-year students.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Lions Club of StAndrewWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

PATRICIA CAMPBELL-MORGAN MEMORIALSpecialist area of study: College of Health SciencesCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Second-year pharmacy studentsAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: Leonard CampbellWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UTECH FOUNDATION (MABLE TENN)Specialist area of study: College of Health andApplied/PharmacyCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Third-year students with at least aB average.Age: Under 25Gender: Both

Amount awarded: $350,000Number of awards being offered: Not applicableDeadline for applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: UTech FoundationWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCESSpecialist area of study: Must be a College of HealthSciences studentCourse of study: Diploma/Degree Eligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-year full-time, part-time and evening students with at least aB- averageAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: University of Technolo-gy, Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’UNION COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES WESTERN CAMPUSSpecialist area of study: College of Heath SciencesCourse of study: Diploma/Degree Eligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-year full-time, part-time and evening students from theCollege of Health Sciences, MUST be attending the westerncampus with at least a B- average.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF THE WEST INDIESSpecialist area of study: College of Health SciencesCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second- and third-yearpharmacy students.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Full tuitionNumber of awards being offered: SixDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Where tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaOrganisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technology,JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219


UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION ENTERTAINMENT/PR AND EDITORIAL (NURSING) WESTERN CAMPUSSpecialist area of study: College of Health SciencesCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualification: Second-year nursing full-time, part-time and evening students, MUST be attending the westerncampus with at least a B- average.Gender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of Technol-ogy, Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieContact number: 970-5219

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT

JAMAICA OBSERVER (TABLE TALK)Specialist area of study: School of Hospitality and TourismManagementCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualification: Fourth-year students in a food-related fieldAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: April 30, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Jamaica ObserverLimitedWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

SPANISH-JAMAICA GASTRONOMY FOUNDATION (THE)Specialist area of study: Culinary arts and/or food and beverage managementCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Third-year School of Hospitalityand Tourism Management students.Amount awarded: $300,000Number of awards being offered: Two or FourDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: The Spanish-JamaicaGastronomy FoundationWhere tenable: University of Technology, Jamaica Contact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

NORMA SHIRLEY MEMORIALSpecialist area of study: School of Hospitality and TourismManagementCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: First-year students in food servicemanagement.Amount awarded: Full tuitionNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Norma Shirley Foundation


HUMANITIESAAMM CO-OP CREDIT UNION LIMITED TEACHERS’ SCHOLARSHIPCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Jamaican Nationals who are membersof the AAMM Co-op Credit Union or children of members, intheir final year in the Faculty of Humanities & Education. Theaward will be based on academic performance based on theresults of the university examinations of the previous academicyear (at least a GPA of 3.3) and verifiable financial need.Amount awarded: $60,000Duration: One yearMethod of selection: Short-listed candidates will be inter-viewed by a panel comprising representatives from UWI andthe donor agency.Number of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: May 30, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: AAMM Co-operativeCredit Union LtdWhere tenable: University of the West IndiesContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670

AMBASSADOR J. GARY COOPER BURSARYCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Available to Jamaican nationalswho are entering level II or level III in the Faculties ofScience & Technology, Social Sciences, Humanities &Education (one award per faculty). The award will be basedon good academic performance, verifiable financial need,participation and leadership in co-curricular activities.Number of awards being offered: FourAmount being awarded: $120,000 per annum (each)Duration of scholarship: One yearScholarship deadline: May 30, 2014Where tenable: University of the West IndiesOrganisation’s website: mona.uwi.eduContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected]

Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

AMBASSADOR SUE COBB SCHOLARSHIPCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: The award is available to Jamaicanationals or students of Jamaican parentage who are regis-tered at the UWI and will be entering their final year ofstudy. The award will be based on high academic perform-ance in the last academic year’s university examinations (atleast a GPA of 3.3); demonstrable leadership potential; signif-icant participation in co-curricular activities (eg, sports,music and/or the arts).Number of awards being offered: OneAmount awarded: TuitionDuration of scholarship: One yearScholarship deadline: May 30, 2014Where tenable: University of the West IndiesContact name: Office of Student FinancingOrganisation’s website: mona.uwi.eduContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670

BRIDGET JONES AND WILLIAM MAILER BURSARY FOR FRENCH STUDIES (THE)Course of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: The award is available to students atthe UWI Mona, who are registered in the Faculty of Humanitiesand Education; are pursuing a substantial number of Frenchcourses. The award will be based on, verifiable financial need;academic achievement (at least a GPA of 3.0); involvement inco-curricular activities would be an advantage.Method of selection: A committee comprising personnelfrom donor Bridget Jones and William Mailer Trust and theUWI will select a successful candidate.Special requirements: Each applicant is expected to writeand submit a brief statement indicating how the bursary willbe used. Before submission, the student should show thestatement to a UWI lecturer in French in order to obtain theiragreement to act as a referee for the application. The lecturershould indicate their agreement by including on the state-ment, their name, position, and their email address. Note thatthe applicant is still required to submit a completed referee’saffidavit, which forms a part of the application form.Number of awards being offered: To be determined by donorAmount to be awarded: To be determined by donor, up to atotal value of 500 GBP per year.

Students from the Glenmuir High School participating in the 2014 GraceKennedy Foundation lecture.


Scholarship deadline: May 30, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: Bridget Jones and William Mailer TrustWhere tenable: University of the West IndiesOrganisation’s website: mona.uwi.eduContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670

DAPHNE PLUMMER SCHOLARSHIPCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: The award is available to Jamaicanationals entering their second year of study in the Facultiesof Humanities & Education (arts-based courses only) ORScience & Technology at the Mona campus. The award willbe based on high academic performance in the last academicyear’s university examinations (at least a GPA of 3.3).Number of awards being offered: OneDuration of scholarship: Two yearsAmount being awarded: $100,000 per annumScholarship deadline: May 30, 2014Organisation Website: mona.uwi.eduWhere tenable: University of the West IndiesContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670

JAMAICA NATIONAL BUILDING SOCIETY (THE)Number of awards being offered: Five scholarshipsAmount being awarded: $130,000.00 eachDuration: One yearEligibility/Qualifications: The awards are available toJamaican nationals at the Mona campus who are pursuingLevel II or Level III of their studies; registered in the Facul-ties of Humanities and Education, Science & Technology orSocial Sciences (major in management studies); holders of anactive JNBS account. The award will be based on academicperformance based on the results of the previous academicyear university examinations (at least a GPA of 3.3); involve-ment in co-curricular activities, verifiable financial need.Method of selection: A panel comprising personnel from theuniversity and donor agency will interview shortlisted candi-dates. NB: At the bottom section of the first page, pleasewrite the following information as it relates to the accountheld at JNBS.Number of awards being offered: FiveDuration of scholarship: One yearAmount being awarded: $130,000 per annumScholarship deadline: May 30, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: Jamaica NationalBuilding Society ScholarshipOrganisation’s website: www.mona.uwi.eduWhere tenable: University of the West IndiesContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670

JOE PEREIRA SCHOLARSHIPCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: The award is available to studentspursuing studies on the Mona campus pursuing a first degreein the faculties of Humanities and Education (humanities-based), social sciences or science and technology enteringLevel II or Level III of the degree programme. The award willbe based on high academic achievement in the annual uni-

versity examinations (at least a GPA of 3.3), verifiable finan-cial need.Method of selection: A panel comprising personnel from theUniversity and WIGUT (Jamaica) will interview shortlistedcandidates.Special requirements: The recipient is expected to partici-pate in fifty (50) hours of voluntary service in an areaapproved by WIGUT (Jamaica).Number of awards being offered: OneAmount being awarded: $250,000 per annumDuration: One yearScholarship deadline: May 30, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: N/AOrganisation’s website: mona.uwi.eduWhere tenable: University of the West IndiesContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670

POTTINGER SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE NEEDYCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifictions: The award is available to Jamaicannationals entering their final year of study in a full-timedegree programme either within the faculties of Humanitiesand Education, Science and Technlogy or Social Sciences,and has had holiday job experience. The award will be basedon high academic achievement and verifiable financial need.Method of selection: A panel comprised of the donor andUWI will interview shortlisted candidates.Number of awards being offered: OneAmount being awarded: $120,000 per annumDuration: One yearScholarship deadline: May 30, 2014Where tenable: University of the West IndiesContact name: Office of Student FinancingOrganisation awarding Scholarship: N/AOrganisation Website: mona.uwi.eduContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670

PRINCIPAL’S SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE (THE)Course of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: The award is available to studentsregistered in the undergraduate degree programme and areregistered in either the Faculty of Science & Technology,Faculty of Humanities & Education or the Faculty of SocialSciences, are entering Level II or III of their programme ofstudy in the faculties noted. The award will be based onacademic performance based on results of the previousacademic year’s University examinations (at least a GPA of

3.3); demonstrable leadership qualities; involvement inco-curricular and/or community-related activities.Amount being awarded: Tuition and miscellaneous expensesDuration: One or two yearsScholarship deadline: May 30, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: University of the WestIndiesWhere tenable: University of the West IndiesContact name: Office of Student FinancingOrganisation’s website: mona.uwi.eduContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670

RALPH & RICKY LAUREN BURSARIESCourse of study: DegreeNumber of awards being offered: Four

Amount being awarded: $100,000 per annum (each)Duration: One yearEligibility/Qualifications: Available to Jamaican nationalsentering their final year of study in the Faculties of MedicalSciences, Science and Technology, Social Sciences, Humani-ties and Education (one award per faculty). The award willbe based on good academic performance; verifiable financialneed, participation and leadership in co-curricular activities.Method of selection: A panel comprised of personnel fromthe University will interview shortlisted candidates.Scholarship deadline: May 30, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: University of the WestIndiesWhere tenable: University of the West IndiesContact name: Office of Student FinancingOrganisation Website: mona.uwi.eduContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670

SYDNEY A. PHILLIPS SCHOLARSHIPEligibility/Qualifications: The award is available toJamaican national; attended a high school in the parish of StMary up to at least CXC level; registered in a full-time gov-ernment-sponsored undergraduate degree programme ten-able in the Faculty of Science and Technology or the Facultyof Social Sciences or the Faculty of Humanities and Educa-tion or the Faculty of Law or the Faculty of Engineering. Theaward will be based on outstanding academic achievement;verifiable financial need; evidence of involvement in co-cur-ricular activities and leadership. The recipient should main-tain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. in order to continueon the award.Method of selection: Shortlisted candidates will be inter-viewed by a panel including representatives of UWI and thedonor organisation.Number of awards: OneAmount being awarded: $150,000Duration: Two yearsScholarship deadline: May 30, 2014Where tenable: University of the West IndiesContact name: Office of Student FinancingOrganisation website: www.mona.uwi.eduContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670

UWI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (JAMAICA CHAPTER) BURSARIESCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: The award is available to Jamaicannationals who are registered full-time in the Faculties of SocialSciences or Humanities and Education; entering the final yearof the BA or BSc degree programme (respectively). Theaward is based on maintenance of a high level of academicperformance in the two preceding academic years;demonstrable involvement in co-curricular activities on theMona campus.Method of selection: A panel comprising personnel fromthe university and donor agency will interview short-listedcandidates.Number of awards being offered: ThreeAmount being awarded: $25,000 per annumDuration: One yearScholarship deadline: May 30, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: University of the WestIndies Alumni Association (Jamaica Chapter)Where tenable: University of the West IndiesContact name: Office of Student FinancingOrganisation’s website: www.mona.uwi.edu

Contact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670

INFORMATION SCIENCE

JAMAICA NATIONAL BUILDING SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS (THE)Specialist area of study: Business studiesEligibility/Qualifications: Have a minimum GPA of 3.3, be astudent in the Faculty of Business and Hospitality Manage-ment, entering their second or final year of study; a partici-pant in extra-curricular activities, a JN account holder (TheDestiny Account, for example) and demonstrate financialneed.Age: Not specifiedGender: Not specifiedAmount awarded: $130,000Number of awards being offered: FiveWhere tenable: Northern Caribbean UniversityScholarship deadline: As set by NCUDuration of the scholarship: One yearOrganisation awarding the scholarship: Jamaica NationalBuilding Society (Applications should be made through NCU)Organisation website: www.jnbs.comContact: Scholarship and Student AidContact number: 963-7329-30Contact email: [email protected]

INSURANCE

AUBREY MCLEOD’ SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area of study: InsuranceEligibility/Qualifications: Interested in the general insur-ance fieldAge: Minimum 20 years of ageGender: Male/femaleAmount awarded: J$116,000Number of Awards offered:TwoDeadline for Applications: April 22, 2014Where tenable: College of Insurance and Professional StudiesOrganisation telephone number:(876-)929-3340/2/3Organisation awarding scholarship: Insurance Institute ofJamaica Contact name: Glasmine Hibbert-LindsayContact email: [email protected] website: www.cipsonline.edu.jmOrganisation email: [email protected] number: (876)929-3340/2/3

FRED ROWLAND SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area of study: InsuranceEligibility/Qualifications: Interested in the general insur-ance fieldAge: Minimum 20 years of ageGender: Male/femaleAmount awarded: J$290,000Number of Awards offered: TwoDeadline for Applications: April 22, 2014Where tenable: College of Insurance and Professional StudiesOrganisation telephone number: (876-)929-3340/2/3Organisation awarding scholarship: Insurance Institute ofJamaica Contact name: Glasmine Hibbert-LindsayContact email: [email protected] number: (876)929-3340/2/3Organisation website: www.cipsonline.edu.jmOrganisation email: [email protected]

GLORIA DUHANEY SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area of study: InsuranceEligibility/Qualifications: Interested in the general insur-ance fieldAge: Minimum 20 years of ageGender: Male/FemaleAmount awarded: J$212,400Number of awards offered: TwoDeadline for applications: April 22, 2014Organisation: Insurance Institute of JamaicaOrganisation telephone number: 929-3340Where tenable: College of Insurance and Professional StudiesContact name: Glasmine Hibbert LindsayContact email: [email protected] number: 929-3340, 2, 3Organisation website: www.cipsonline.edu.jmOrganisation email: [email protected]

LLOYD HUNTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area of study: InsuranceEligibility/Qualifications: Interested in the general insur-ance fieldAge: Minimum 20 years of ageGender: Male/FemaleAmount awarded: J$192,400.00Number of Awards offered: OneDeadline for Applications: April 22, 2014Where tenable: College of Insurance and Professional Studies

Organisation awarding scholarship: College of Insuranceand Professional StudiesOrganisation telephone number: 929-3340Contact name: Glasmine Hibbert-LindsayContact email: [email protected] number: 929-3340Organisation Website: www.cipsonline.edu.jmOrganisation e-mail: [email protected]

RICHARD DAVIDSON’S SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area of study: InsuranceEligibility/Qualifications: Interested in the GeneralInsurance fieldAge: Minimum 20 years of ageGender: Male/FemaleAmount awarded: J$145,000Number of awards offered: TwoDeadline for Applications: April 15, 2014Where tenable: College of Insurance and Professional StudiesOrganisation awarding the scholarship: College ofInsurance Institute of Jamaica Organisation telephone number: (876) 929-3340/2/3Contact name: Glasmine Hibbert-LindsayContact email: [email protected] number: (876)929-3340/2/3Organisation Website: www.cipsonline.edu.jmOrganisation email: [email protected]

L AW

JAMAICA GOVERNMENT EXHIBITIONEligibility/qualification: The award is open to Jamaicannationals who are entering Level 1 or Level 2 of an under-graduate degree programme (not full fee paying) in any facul-ty of the University of the West Indies, Mona campus; notolder than 25 years of age at the start of the academic year forwhich they are applying. Students are required to have highacademic performance in at least three subjects at CAPEUnits 1 and 2 and either communication studies or caribbeanstudies or have attained at least a grade point average of 3.30at Level 1 of the UWI examinations; have verifiable financialneed; be involved in co-curricular and/or community serviceactivities; possess strong leadership qualities.Method of Selection: Shortlisted candidates will be interviewedby a panel comprising personnel from the Ministry of Education,Principal’s Association and the University of the West Indies.Condition: Graduates will be required to serve in Jamaica for aminimum period of two years immediately after graduation.The bonding period will be determined by the Ministry ofFinance and subject to the amount of money expended.Number of awards being offered: Fifteen per annumAmount being awarded: Tuition and contribution towardsbook grantDuration: Regular duration of specified programmeScholarship deadline: May 30, 2014Where tenable: University of the West IndiesOrganisation website: www.mona.uwi.eduContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670Organisation awarding scholarship: Ministry of Education

TASTEE LIMITED SCHOLARSHIP FOR LAWCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: The award is available to second-year Jamaican nationals entering the sponsorship pro-gramme/Cave Hill in the Faculty of Law. The award will bebased on academic performance based on the results of the

PHOTO BY HORACE FISHER

Denbigh High scholar Othniel Williams collecting hisscholarship from Garfield Morgan, manager, RBCMay Pen.


Year I university examinations (at least a GPA of 3.5); verifi-able financial need; active participation in co-curricularactivities; demonstrated leadership qualities, volunteerismand social involvement. Terms and condition: the recipient must continue to meet allthe established criteria to qualify for the award in the secondyear of tenure; participation in an internship programme atTastee Ltd; participation in facility tours, meetings and otherforms of engagement with Tastee Ltd. Please note Forfeiture ofany of the terms and conditions will require full repayment ofthe scholarship fund remitted on the recipient’s behalf.Method of selection: Shortlisted candidates will be inter-viewed by a panel consisting of representatives from TasteeLtd, UWI and UWIDEF.Number of awards being offered: OneAmount being awarded: J$300,000 per annumDuration: Two yearsScholarship deadline: May 30, 2014Where tenable: University of the West IndiesContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670Organisation awarding scholarship: Tastee LimitedOrganisation website: www.mona.uwi.edu

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION FACULTY OF LAWSpecialist area of study: Must be from the Faculty of LawCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-year, full-time, part-time and evening students with at least aB- average.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’UNION FACULTY OF LAW WESTERN CAMPUSSpecialist area of study: Faculty of LawCourse of study: Degree/DiplomaEligibility/Qualifications: First-, second-, third- and fourth-year full-time, part-time and evening students; MUST beattending the western campus with at least a B averagefrom the Faculty of Law.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: University of Technology,Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION

LIBRARY & INFORMATION ASSOCIATION OF JAMAICA Course of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Available to Jamaican nationals whohave successfully completed all level I courses leading to thebachelor’s degree with a major in library & information studies.The award will be based primarily on academic performance;verifiable financial need, an indication of commitment to theprofession by being a member of the Jamaica Library Association,among other things.Method of selection: Applicants shall be shortlisted andinterviewed by a panel comprising donor representatives andUWI personnel.Condition: Successful candidates will be required, upongraduation, to become an active member of the JamaicaLibrary Association by volunteering to serve one of itsworking parties for at least a year.Amount awarded: $100,000 per annumNumber of awards being offered: OneDuration: One yearScholarship deadline: May 30, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: Library and InformationAssociation of JamaicaOrganisation’s website: www.mona.uwi.eduWhere tenable: University of the West IndiesContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670

MANAGEMENT STUDIES

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENTSpecialist area of study: College of Business & ManagementCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualification: First-year students with the bestCSEC passes entering the collegeAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Full tuition and books, accommodationNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: University of Technology,JamaicaWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

JAMAICA STOCK EXCHANGE SCHOLARSHIPCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Available to Jamaican nationalspursuing a BSc degree in the Faculty of Social Sciences witha major in management studies (banking and finance). Theaward will be based on high academic performance.Method of selection: A committee comprising UWI anddonor personnel will interview shortlisted candidates.Contact name: The recipient will be required to work inJamaica for a minimum period of two years immediately afterthe completion of their course of study.Amount awarded: $200,000 per annum

Tenure: Two yearsNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for applications: May 30, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: N/AWhere tenable: University of the West IndiesContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670Organisation’s website: www.mona.uwi.edu

JASMINE CHIN MEMORIALCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Available to Jamaican nationalsstudying at the Mona campus. The award will be based on veri-fiable financial need; and high academic achievement in eitherthe CAPE Units I and II and the GCE A’Level examinations –for students with a major in economics or management studies(accounting option); OR the University’s year-one examination– for students with a major in computer science.Method of selection: Shortlisted candidates will be subjectto an interview.Contact name: Recipients of the award will be expected toserve in Jamaica for a minimum period of two years aftergraduation or after completion of higher studies.Amount awarded: TuitionTenure: Two to three yearsNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: May 30, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: N/AWhere tenable: University of the West IndiesContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670Organisation’s website: www.mona.uwi.edu

JAMAICA NATIONAL BUILDING SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS (THE)Specialist area of study: Management studiesEligibility/Qualifications: Have a minimum GPA of 3.3, be astudent in the Faculty of Social Sciences (management studies);be entering their second or final year of study; be a participant inextra-curricular activities, a JN account holder (The DestinyAccount, for example) and demonstrate financial need.Age: Not specifiedGender: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: FiveAmount awarded: $130,000Scholarship deadline: May 30, 2014Where tenable: University of the West IndiesDuration of the scholarship: one yearOrganisation awarding the scholarship: Jamaica NationalBuilding Society (Applications should be made through UWI)Contact: Office of Student Financing, UWIContact number: 935-8315, 935-8670Contact email: [email protected] websites: www.jnbs.com

K.D. EDWARDS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Available to final-year students inthe Faculty of Social Sciences with a major in management

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studies (only). The award will be based on high academic achievement;contribution and involvement in co-curricular activities within the uni-versity and/or the community. NB: A committee comprising UWI person-nel will do selection.Amount awarded: $50,000Tenure: One yearNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: May 30, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: N/AWhere tenable: University of the West IndiesContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu

CARIBBEAN CEMENT COMPANY (CALVIN FOSTER MEMORIAL) SCHOLARSHIPCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: The award is available to Jamaican nationalsbetween the ages of 18 and 30, for study in the faculties of Engineering orSocial Sciences, who will be entering the second year of the BSc degreeprogramme in one of the following areas: engineering (St Augustine):chemical, electrical, industrial, mechanical. Social Sciences (Mona):banking and finance (special), management studies (accounting), man-agement studies (general), management studies (human resource manage-ment), management studies (marketing), management studies (opera-tions), management studies (entrepreneurship). Tourism management(special) economics. The award will be judged on academic performance, based on the results of the previous academic year university examinations (at least a GPA of 3.3).Method of selection: A panel comprising representatives of UWI and thedonor agency will interview shortlisted candidates.Condition: Recipients will be bonded to work in Jamaica for two yearsimmediately following graduation. The bonding period will be reviewedon application, for recipients wishing to pursue post-graduate studies.Amount awarded: J$200,000 per annum (Social Sciences, Mona campus)and J$250,000 per annum (Engineering, St Augustine campus)Tenure: Two yearsNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for applications: May 30, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: N/AWhere tenable: University of the West IndiesContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670Organisation website: mona.uwi.edu

MEDICAL SCIENCES AND NURSING

COLGATE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD (THE)Specialist area of study: School of DentistryCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/qualification: First- and second-year dental nursing students.Age: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: US$1,500 eachNumber of awards being offered: TwoDeadline for applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: Kirk Distributors Limited (Colgate)Where tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship officerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219


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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND EDUCATIONPassley Gardens, Port Antonio,PortlandTel: (876) 993-5536-8, (876) 993-5377, (876) 993-5558Fax: (876) 993-5546 • Website: www.case.edu.jm

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MONEAGUE COLLEGEMoneague P.O., St. AnnTel: (876) 973-0481, (876) 973-0161, (876) 973-0489Fax: (876) 794-0617 • www.moneaguecollege.edu.jm

MONTEGO BAY COMMUNITY COLLEGEAlice Eldemire Drive, P.O. Box 626Montego Bay #2, St. JamesTel: (876) 979-8150, (876) 979-8164Fax: (876) 979-8776 • Website: www.mbcc.edu.jm

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Associate Degree LevelEntry Requirements:1. Pass five (5) subjects in CXC/GCE O’levels including

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Alternate Matriculation1. All other equivalent qualification (s) as determined by

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CCCJ:Mature Student Entry. Applicants falling in this categorymust be over the age twenty five (25), with a minimumfive (5) years experience in a specialized area of theindustry, for e.g. Hospitality, Accounts, Construction andInformation Technology. Applicants will be accepted basedon the assessment of a Portfolio (to include certificates ofachievement, positions held along with job descriptionsand community involvement). Applicants will be assessedon a individual basis.

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PROGRAMS GENERAL ADMISSION

IGL LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP FOR NURSINGCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: The award is available to Jamaicannationals who are registered in a full-time undergraduatedegree programme at the School of Nursing; have completedat least one academic year of full-time study and will commence either the second or final year of the degree programme. The award will be based on good academic performance at the university level with a minimum GPA of3.0; verifiable financial need; demonstrable involvement inco-curricular and volunteer activities.Method of selection: A panel comprised of UWI and donorrepresentatives will interview shortlisted candidates. NB: Allcandidates are required to submit, along with their applica-tion form, an essay with the following theme: ‘What I hopeto achieve by becoming a nurse’.Amount awarded: J$100,000Tenure: Two yearsNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: May 30, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: IGL LimitedWhere tenable: University of the West IndiesContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu

PROFESSOR SIR JOHN GOLDING MEMORIAL BURSARIESCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: The bursary shall be available toJamaican nationals pursuing studies in the Faculty of MedicalSciences, entering year three of the MB, BS programme. Theaward will be based on academic performance; verifiablefinancial need; involvement in community serviceMethod of selection: A panel comprised of UWI and donorrepresentatives will make selection.Amount awarded: J$40,000 per annumTenure: One yearNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for applications: May 30, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: N/AWhere tenable: University of the West IndiesContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670Organisation website: mona.uwi.edu

UHWI CANADIAN NURSES’ ASSOCIATION BURSARYCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: The award is available to Jamaicannationals who are registered in the BSc nursing full-timeundergraduate degree programme at the School of Nursing;will commence the second year of the degree programme.The award will be based on high academic performance atthe university level with a minimum GPA of 3.5; verifiablefinancial need.Method of selection: A panel comprised of UWI and donorrepresentatives will interview shortlisted candidatesAmount awarded: US$1,000 each (J$ equivalent)Tenure: One yearNumber of awards being offered: TwoDeadline for applications: May 30, 2014Organisation awarding Scholarship: UHWI CanadianNurse’s AssociationWhere tenable: University of the West IndiesContact name: Office of Student Financing

Contact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ JOINT COLLEGES OF MEDICINE, ORAL HEALTH AND VETERINARY SCIENCESSpecialist area of study: Must be a Joint Colleges ofMedicine, Oral Health and Veterinary Sciences student.Course of study: DegreeEligibility/qualification: First-, second-, third- and fourth-year full-time, part-time and evening students with at least aB- averageAge: N/AGender: BothAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards being offered: Not specifiedDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: University of Technolo-gy, Jamaica, Students’ UnionWhere tenable: University of Technology, JamaicaContact name: Mrs Pauline MadourieTitle: Scholarship OfficerContact email: [email protected] number: 970-5219

OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIPS

FULBRIGHT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS FOR GRADUATESTUDIES AND PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT[Fulbright Graduate Student; Fulbright LASPAU FacultyDevelopment; Fulbright Nexus; Hubert Humphrey Fel-lowship Program]Specialist area of study: Allows successful applicants theopportunity to study for a master’s degree or PhD in thesocial sciences, humanities and arts and some areas ofpure/applied sciences. No medicine, law or clinical psycholo-gy studies can be supported at this time. The programme cov-ers a year of expense, with renewal of funding possible for anadditional year (maximum funding for two years). Theresearch programme (NEXUS) and professional enrichmentprogramme (Humphrey Fellowship) and non-degree grantingexchanges.Eligibility/Qualifications: Upper-second class or first-class honours at the level of a bachelor’s degree, at an accreditedlocal university, is a minimum qualifier. Persons with exten-sive United States (US) experience (have physically residedand /or studied for six or more months in the US, are not eli-gible. For this reason, persons who have already started a pro-gramme of study in the US are ineligible. The applicantshould be a Jamaican citizen, but those having American(dual) citizenship or permanent residency status (green cardholder) are ineligible.Age: The programme is intended to contribute to the devel-opment of a national pool of persons with a high level oftraining in a variety of areas. The programme enables gradu-ate students, young professionals to conduct research andstudy in the US and experience the rich and varied culture ofthe US.Gender: This programme is open to all applicants regardlessof gender.Amount awarded: N/A. The grant is a partnership betweenthe US government and universities in the US. The partner-

ship covers tuition, international travel, insurance, books,settling in costs, a monthly stipend and any visa-related costs.Number of awards offered: Varies each year for each pro-grammeDeadline for applications: Varies according to programme,please visithttp://kingston.usembassy.gov/educational_exchange.htmlWhere tenable: Successful applicants must reside in the USfor the duration of their programme. Applicants are encour-aged to be open-minded about studying in areas which arenot along the east coast or near family to experience the full benefits of cultural immersion.Organisation awarding scholarship: US Embassy, KingstonOrganisation telephone number: 702-6000, select theoption/suggested prompt for the Public Affairs Section of theUS Embassy.Contact names: Bernadette Hutchinson; Kimberly JoeMunroe; Shayzan McBeanContact e-mail: [email protected] number: 702-6488/702-6113/702-6209Organisation website: http://kingston.usembassy.govOrganisation email: [email protected]

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM AND JAMAICA NATIONAL LEGACY SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area of study: BusinessEligibility/Qualifications: Must have been accepted to oneof the 19 master’s programmes offered by the business school.Age: Not specifiedGender: Not specifiedAmount awarded: Not specifiedNumber of awards offered: OneDeadline for applications: April 30, 2014Where tenable: University of BirminghamOrganisation awarding Scholarship: University of Birming-ham and JN FoundationOrganisation telephone number: N/AOrganisation Website: http://www.jnfoundation.com/con-tent/legacy-scholarship orwww.birmingham.ac.uk/msc-scholarships or www.jnbs.com/scholarships

PERFORMING ARTS

CARRERAS VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area of study: Visual and performing artsCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: Be entering their third-year orfinal year of study at the Edna Manley College of the Visualand Performing ArtsAge: 18 years and olderGender: Male/femaleAmount awarded: $100,000Number of awards being offered: FourDeadline for Applications: May 31, 2014Title: Assistant registrarWhere tenable: Edna Manley College of the Visual &Performing ArtsContact name: Claudia Woon ChinContact email: [email protected] number: 960-6171Organisation awarding Scholarship: Carreras LimitedOrganisation website: www.carrerasltd.com


CECIL BOSWELL FACEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (THE)Specialist area of study: Visual arts educationCourse of study: Bachelor’s degreeEligibility/Qualifications: Third-year full-time student atEdna Manley and attain a minimum grade point average of3.0 or B average.Amount awarded: VariesNumber of awards being offered: VariesDeadline for applications: May 31 (each year)Organisation: The Cecil Boswell Facey FoundationOrganisation’s website: www.emc.edu.jmOrganisation email: [email protected] Title: Assistant registrarWhere tenable: Edna Manley College of the Visual & Performing ArtsContact name: Claudia Woon ChinContact email: [email protected] number: 960-6171

GRACEKENNEDY SCHOLARSHIP – EDNA MANLEYSCHOOL OF THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTSSpecialist area of study: Rotates between the four schools(art, music, dance and drama)Course of study: Diploma or degree in dramaEligibility/Qualifications: Must be a Jamaican National,maintain a ‘B’ average, recommended by the director of school,currently enrolled in the college (second,third, fourth year),involved in extra-curricular activity, pursuing a career inmusic. Application forms available at the Office of the Assis-tant Registrar or at www.gracekennedy.com/foundationsAge: Under 25Amount awarded: Tuition onlyNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for Applications: July 31, 2014Name of Organisation: GraceKennedy FoundationOrganisation telephone & fax number: 876 932-3181 orFax: 876 967-2045Organisation’s website: www.gracekennedy.com/founda-tions/grace-kennedy-foundation/contribution-educationOrganisation email: [email protected] tenable: Edna Manley College of the Visual & PerformingArtsContact name: Erica FaganContact email: [email protected] number: 876-932-3181

THE LOUISE BENNETT COVERLEY MEMORIAL SCHOL ARSHIPSpecialist area of study: Drama, dance or music educationCourse of study: Associate or bachelor’s degreeEligibility/Qualifications: Completed one-year programmeof study at Edna Manley and attain a minimum grade pointaverage (GPA) of 3.0 or B average.Amount awarded: VariesNumber of awards being offered: VariesDeadline for applications: May 31, 2014Organisation: Jamaica Folk Revue Inc.Organisation telephone & fax number: c/o Edna ManleyCollegeOrganisation’s website: www.emc.edu.jmOrganisation email: [email protected] Title: Assistant registrarWhere tenable: Edna Manley College of the Visual &Performing ArtsContact name: Claudia Woon ChinContact email: [email protected] number: 960-6171

THE RBC SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area of study: Visual arts, dance, drama andmusic education

Course of study: Associate or bachelor degreeEligibility/Qualifications: Completed one-year of programme of study at Edna Manley and attained a minimumgrade point average of 3.0 or B average.Amount awarded: VariesNumber of awards being offered: VariesDeadline for applications: May 31 (each year)Organisation: RBC Bank Jamaica Ltd.Organisation telephone & fax number: c/o Edna ManleyCollegeOrganisation’s website: www.emc.edu.jmOrganisation email: [email protected] tenable: Edna Manley College of the Visual & Performing ArtsContact name: Claudia Woon ChinContact Title: Assistant registrarContact email: [email protected] number: 960-6171

ROY HALL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPSpecialist area of study: Drama educationCourse of study: Associate or bachelor degreeEligibility/Qualifications: Completed one-year programmeof study at Edna Manley and attain a minimum grade pointaverage of 3.0 or B average.Amount awarded: VariesNumber of awards being offered: VariesDeadline for applications: May 31 (each year)Organisation: The Roy Hall Memorial ScholarshipOrganisation’s website: www.emc.edu.jmOrganisation email: [email protected] tenable: Edna Manley College of the Visual & Performing ArtsContact name: Claudia Woon ChinContact Title: Assistant registrarContact email: [email protected] number: 960-6171

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

AMBASSADOR GLEN A. HOLDEN BURSARYCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: The award is available to JamaicanNationals who are registered in the Faculty of Science andTechnology at the Mona campus; are pursuing a BSc degree inenvironmental biology, physics and electronics/engineering;have satisfactorily completed Level I of the degree programme.The awards will be based on high academic achievement (atleast a GPA of 3.3) and verifiable financial need.Method of selection: A committee comprising personnelfrom the UWI will interview shortlisted candidates.Amount awarded: $100,000 per annum Tenure: One yearNumber of awards being offered: FourDeadline for applications: May 30, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: N/AWhere tenable: University of the West IndiesContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu

NESTLÉ-JAMAICA LIMITED SCHOLARSHIPCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: The award is available to Jamaicannationals who are registered in the Faculty of Science andTechnology; will be entering their final year of study; pursu-ing a major in food chemistry; (If no suitable candidates pres-ent themselves, applicants pursuing a major in chemistry orapplied chemistry will be considered.) are between 18 to 30years of age. The award will be based on academic perform-ance based on the results of the previous academic year’s university examinations (at least a GPA of 3.3).

Method of selection: A committee comprising personnelfrom the UWI will interview shortlisted candidates.Amount awarded: $100,000 Tenure: One yearNumber of awards being offered: OneDeadline for applications: May 30, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: N/AWhere tenable: University of the West IndiesContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670Organisation Website: mona.uwi.edu

OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCINGCourse of study: DegreeEligibility/Qualifications: The award is available to Jamaican nation-als with or without DISABILITIES who are pursuing studies leadingto a first degree in the Faculty of Science and Technology (computerscience or environmental science majors) or pursuing studies leadingto a degree in the Faculty of Social Sciences (Dept of Sociology, Psy-chology & Social Work).Method of selection: The Office of Student Financing willselect the recipient.Number of awards being offered: OneAmount being awarded: $150,000 per annumDuration: One year Scholarship deadline: May 30, 2014Organisation awarding scholarship: N/AWhere tenable: University of the West IndiesContact name: Office of Student FinancingContact email: [email protected] number: 935-8315, 935-8670Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.eduPlease note: Each applicant is expected to indicate their disability, in item 13 of the application form.

UWIDEF SCHOL ARSHIPS AND BURSARIES

UWIDEF SCHOLARSHIPS – $250,000 Tenable in: Any faculty (except Medical Sciences)Year of Study: First-, second- and third-year studentsNumber of awards: Three (Annual)Maximum Tenure: One yearCriteria: Academic performance, financial needCondition: 200 hours of volunteer service with UWIDEF

KEATS HALL/UWIDEF ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP – $250,000Tenable in: Faculty of Science and TechnologyProgramme: Environmental studiesYear of Study: Second & third yearNumber of awards: One (annual)Maximum tenure: One yearCriteria: Academic performance, financial need, 200 hoursof voluntary service to The Forest Conservancy or any otherEnvironmental Programme.

NATIONWIDE NEWS NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP FOR JOURNALISM – $125,000Tenable in: Faculty of Humanities and Education - CARIMACProgramme: JournalismYear of Study: Second and third yearNumber of awards: One Maximum Tenure: One yearCriteria: Academic performance, financial needCondition: 200 hour Internship with Nationwide News Network

NATIONWIDE NEWS NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP FOR GOVERNANCE – $125,000Tenable in: Faculty of Social Sciences – Department ofGovernment


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Programme: Political science, public sector management,international relationsYear of study: Second- and third-year studentsNumber of awards: One (annual)Maximum tenure: One yearCriteria: Academic performance, financial needCondition: 200 hour Internship with Nationwide News Network

LIME SCHOLARSHIP FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS: J$300,000 EACHTenable in: Faculty of Science and Technology – Depart-ment of PhysicsProgramme: Telecommunications specialisationYear of Study: Third yearNumber of awards: Five (Annual)Maximum Tenure: One yearCriteria: Academic performance, financial need

FRANK L MYERS SCHOLARSHIP FOR LAW - $150,000 Tenable in: Faculty of Law, Cave Hill campusProgramme: LawYear of Study: Second- and third-year studentsNumber of awards: One (Annual)

Maximum Tenure: Two yearsCriteria: Jamaican nationals who successfully complete the firstyear of the LLB programme at the University of the West Indies.

TASTEE SCHOLARSHIP FOR LAW - $300,000 X1Tenable in: Faculty of Law Programme: LawYear of study: SecondNumber of awards: One (annual)Maximum Tenure: Two yearsCriteria: Jamaica national; and verifiable financial need.Condition: Internship and other engagement with Tastee Ltd.

TASTEE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT – J$250,000Tenable in: Faculty of Social SciencesProgramme: Accounting and managementYear of Study: Second- and third-year studentsNumber of awards: One (Annual)Maximum Tenure: Two yearsCriteria: Jamaica national; academic achievement; and verifiable financial need.Condition: Tastee maintains first right of employment;internship and other engagement with Tastee Ltd.

TASTEE SCHOLARSHIP FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE – $350,000Tenable in: Faculties of Social Sciences and pursuing studiesin Hotel ManagementProgramme: Food and BeverageYear of study: Second and third yearNumber of awards: One (Annual)Maximum tenure: Two yearsCriteria: Jamaica national; academic achievement; and veri-fiable financial need.Condition: Tastee maintains first right of employment;internship and other engagement with Tastee Ltd. In theabsence of a suitable candidate, applicants pursuing studies infood technology/food chemistry may be considered.

DORCAS V. BROWN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP – $100,000Tenable in: Any facultyYear of Study: First-, second- and third-year studentsNumber of awards: One (Annual)Maximum Tenure: Three yearsCriteria: Glenmuir High School alumni with demonstratedfinancial need; community involvement and/or service.

SUBJECT: Education Grants – Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT)APPLICABILITY: Children in Region 6 (St. Catherine and Clarendon)

PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy is to provide a framework within which to guide Jamaica EnergyPartners in the provision, management, implementation and disbursement of education funds for children.Funds will not exceed One Hundred and Eighty Thousand Dollars ($180,000.00) and will be disbursed onan annual basis to eighteen students of excellence.

1. INTRODUCTIONJamaica Energy Partners is committed to the development of the Country within which it operates andparticularly the community of Old Harbour Bay where the power plant is located.The company recognizes the need for academic advancement in order to foster economic development inthe community. The company remains committed to laying the building blocks for the community to rise tothe level where more skilled labour may be employed from the immediate communities.

2. DEFINITIONSa. Children within Region 6 - must have lived in the region for a minimum of three years and currently reside

in St. Catherine or Clarendon.

3. ELIGIBILITYa. All children who live in the Region 6 communities in the parishes of St. Catherine or Clarendon based on

the above-mentioned definition.b. He or she is not a recipient of other scholarship programmec. Scholarship to be awarded for study at a recognized / accredited secondary institution must be approved

and regulated by the relevant governing bodies.d. An individual must be ten (10) years but not older than thirteen (13) years upon entry to the institution in

order to benefit from this programme.e. Scholarship is provided for academic excellence and or financial need.f. Applicable only to students who attend public schools

4. SELECTION PROCESSa) The Ministry of Education Region (6) will be responsible for selecting the students based of performance

and location

JAMAICA ENERGY PARTNERS (JEP)

Jamaica Energy Partners recognizes the need for academic advancement in orderto foster economic development in Jamaica. The Company remains committed toassist in laying the building blocks for academic success in the parish of St. Catherinein which it operates. Two recipients will benefit from a scholarship of J$ 250,000.00each per school year, payable per semester, covering tuition, books and material.

1. ELIGIBILITYa. All students who have lived in the parish of St. Catherine for a minimum of

five years.b. Scholarship to be awarded for study at a recognized / accredited tertiary institution

must be approved and regulated by the relevant governing bodies.c. An individual must be twenty-one years (21) or younger upon entry to the institution

in order to benefit from this programme.d. This award is eligible for students pursuing a Diploma or a Degree Programme.e. All applicants must submit requisite proof of grades and acceptance letter from the

institution along with his / her application.f. Scholarship is provided for academic excellence and or financial need.g. The scholarship will be for a minimum of one year, provided that the student is able

to maintain a grade point average (GPA) of B or higher.

2. APPLICATION DETAILS

a. Visit our website at www.jamenergy.com and download application formb. Forms may be dropped off at:

Tertiary Level Education

West Kingston Power Partners,Wikip Place, Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingstonc. For further information please see details below:Telephone: (876) 937 (7936), (7915), (7931) • Fax: (876) 937-7937Email: [email protected]

Secondary Level Education (GSAT)

b) For further information please see details below:Telephone: (876) 937 (7936), (7915), (7931) • Fax: (876) 937-7937Email: [email protected]

Documents

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