Scholarships and Bursaries Available in Jamaica
Scholarships offered by the
Ministry of Education (MOE)
The following are
Scholarships/Awards that will be administered by the Tertiary Unit of the Ministry of Education for the 2013/14 academic
year. The Awards are offered to Teachers/Students desirous of pursuing
higher education. The types of scholarships being offered are listed below:
i.
Emancipation Post Graduate
Scholarship http://www.moe.gov.jm/sites/default/files/Emancipation%20Post%20Graduate%20Scholarship.pdf
ii.
Emancipation Scholarships http://www.moe.gov.jm/sites/default/files/Emancipation%20Scholarships.pdf
iii.
General Teachers' Scholarship http://www.moe.gov.jm/sites/default/files/General%20Teacher%20Scholarship.pdf
iv.
Jamaica Technical High School
Scholarship
http://www.moe.gov.jm/sites/default/files/Jamaica%20Technical%20High%20School%20Scholarship.pdf
v.
Mathematics/Science with Education
Scholarship http://www.moe.gov.jm/sites/default/files/Mathematics%20Science%20with%20Education%20Scholarship.pdf
vi.
The Diploma in Education
Scholarship http://www.moe.gov.jm/sites/default/files/Diploma%20in%20Education%20Scholarship.pdf
vii.
The Elias A. Issa Scholarship (Female)
http://www.moe.gov.jm/sites/default/files/Elias%20A%20Issa%20Scholarship.pdf
viii.
The Elias A. Issa Scholarship
(Male) http://www.moe.gov.jm/sites/default/files/Elias%20A%20Issa%20Scholarship%20Information.pdf
ix.
University of Technology
Scholarship
http://www.moe.gov.jm/sites/default/files/U-Tech%20Open%20Scholarship.pdf
Jamaica Government Exhibition
Scholarship
The Jamaica Flour Mills Scholarship
Applications are invited for
Scholarships to be offered by the JAMAICA FLOUR MILLS FOUNDATION to
pursue full-time study at University of the West Indies (U.W.I.),
University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) and
Northern Caribbean University (N.C.U.).
Eligibility:
Undergraduate
Six
(6) or more CSEC General Proficiency subjects at Grades I or II, including
English Language and Mathematics.
Three
(3) 2-Unit CAPE subjects at Grades I or II or Three
(3) ‘A’ Level GCE subjects with at least a B average.
Graduate
A GPA of no less than 3.0
in examinations.
Candidates
must be
17
- 35 years of age
Jamaican
citizens
Selection:
Scholarship
recipients are selected on the basis of academic achievement, financial need,
demonstrable leadership qualities and participation in school and community
activities.
Obligations:
Successful
candidates will be required to work in Jamaica for two (2) years for each year
of the Scholarship upon completion of the course of study.
Exclusion:
Children
and/or dependents of persons employed at Jamaica Flour Mills are not eligible
for these scholarships.
Application
forms are available at:
www.adm.com/jfmfoundationscholarships
and
Jamaica Flour Mills Limited
The University of the West Indies – Office of
Student Financing
University of Technology – Financial aid office
Montego Bay Community College
Manchester High School
Browns Town Community College
Mannings High
School
(N.B) Completed
application forms along with two passport size photographs, copies of CSEC/CAPE
Certificates or University Status Report should be submitted during the month
of March each year to:
Secretary
Jamaica
Flour Mills Foundation
209
Windward Road
Kingston 2
University of the
West Indies (UWI) Scholarships and Bursaries
Academic Year (2013/2014)
The following are general guidelines regarding
scholarships and bursaries available for the academic year 2012/2013 at the UWI:
The deadline to apply
for all awards (unless otherwise stated) is MAY 31, 2013.
Eligibility:
·
A
Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (B average) is expected. Some awards
may require a higher GPA.
- The
awards are available to full-time undergraduate students of the University
of the West Indies (unless otherwise stipulated).
- The
required status as indicated on each term of award is as at the academic
year 2013/2014. For example, if the criteria states "must be in level
II", the applicant is expected to be enrolled in level II in the
2013/2014 academic year.
- You
must complete (LEGIBLY), one application form. Please list the awards for
which you wish to be considered in order of preference.
- The completed
application form should be submitted to the Office of Student Financing, UWI
Mona Campus.
View the list of
awards available (ordered by Faculty )at: http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/osf/scholarship/faculty
How to apply:
Application for financial assistance and
scholarships and bursaries begins with the completion of the application form
The procedure is as follows:
- Obtain
the application form
- Complete
pages 1 to 5 and page 7
- Have
your referee complete page 6
- Submit
completed form to the Office of Student Financing.
NOTE: Incomplete
application forms will NOT be processed.
Source of Application
Forms
Application
forms are available only at
http://myspot.mona.uwi.edu/osf/scholarships-and-bursaries
General
information:
·
The application form must be completed
regardless of the type of assistance in which the student is interested in.
·
In the case of short term loans, the applicant
should be explicit that they are expecting monies.
·
For all the other programmes of assistance, the
application will be considered by the Financial Assistance Committee who will,
based on the information provided by the student, determine which programme of
assistance will be offered.
Persons from whom references may be obtained
Page 6 of the application form may be completed
by:
·
Senior member of the academic staff (e.g.
lecturer)
·
Student
Services & Development Managers (SSDM)
·
UWI
Counsellors (Health Center)
·
Justices
of the Peace
·
Ministers
of Religion
·
High School Principals
Ministry of Finance Current Scholarships
Please visit the website below each scholarship
listed for information on how to apply and the general requirements for each
scholarship.
i.
ISA Endowment Fund
http://www.mof.gov.jm/sites/default/files/scholarships/sau_ief.pdf
ii.
Organisation of American States - Partnerships Programme for Education
and Training 2013 OAS-University of
Winnipeg Scholarship Program
http://www.oas.org/en/scholarships/PAEC/2013/OAS_University_Wi nnipeg.pdf
iv.
Organisation of
American States - LA SALLE Scholarships for Masters in Spain
http://www.mof.gov.jm/sites/default/files/scholarships/OAS%20-%20LaSalle_Verbal%20Note.pdf
v.
Masters Program
in China
http://www.mof.gov.jm/sites/default/files/scholarships/Master%20Program%20-%20Public%20Policy.pdf
vi.
Conicet - OAS
2013 Scholarships
http://www.mof.gov.jm/sites/default/files/scholarships/Verbal%20Note_CONICET-OAS.pdf
vii.
Australia Awards
Scholarships 2014
http://www.mof.gov.jm/sites/default/files/scholarships/Australia_Scholarships_2014.pdf
viii.
Cuba / Jamaica
Bilateral Scholarship
http://www.mof.gov.jm/sites/default/files/scholarships/Cuba_JA_Bilateral_Scholarship2013.pdf
ix.
Commonwealth
Scholarships Tenable in New Zealand
http://www.mof.gov.jm/sites/default/files/scholarships/newzealand_scholarships_2013.pdf
x.
OAS Structualia Postgraduate Scholarships 2013
http://www.mof.gov.jm/sites/default/files/scholarships/OAS_Structuralia_2013.pdf
It
is important to note that interested persons wishing to pursue studies at the
Master’s level in Project Management, Construction & Maintenance of High
Voltage Electrical Infrastructure, Master in Electrical Generation, Road
Construction, Facility Management and other similar areas are invited to apply
for scholarships for participation. Courses will be conducted on line and will
be taught in SPANISH.
xi.
New Zealand Development Scholarships
http://www.mof.gov.jm/6A711490-30AD-4892-A3CB-03F0F7506718/FinalDownload/DownloadId-F8E28A06CB5501D0041B6A3F5562C101/6A711490-30AD-4892-A3CB-03F0F7506718/sites/default/files/scholarships/New_Zealand_Development_Scholarships_0.pdf
The
2013 Commonwealth Scholarships are for Graduate study of up to
two years' duration, commencing in 2013-2014.
Each award covers:
·
full tuition
·
living stipend set at local rates
·
arrival allowance of USD 500
·
one economy class return airfare between
the home country of the student and the intended place of study
Applications should be submitted to
national nominating agencies in the first instance. Successful candidates will
be required to complete an application form for the proposed university of
study in addition to their scholarship application. For information on general requirements and how to apply for the
scholarships please visit the website below each scholarship listed.
OAS-University
of Manchester’s Faculty of Engineering and
Physical
Sciences (EPS)
EPS’ Postgraduate degree
http://www.oas.org/en/scholarships/PAEC/2013/OAS_U_Machester.
OAS-International
Institute of Social Studies
Master of Arts in Development Studies with a major in
one of the following:
·
Agrarian and Environmental Studies;
·
Economics of Development;
·
Governance, Policy and Political
Economy;
·
Human Rights, Gender and Conflict
Studies:
·
Social Justice Perspectives and Social
Policy for Development
http://www.oas.org/en/scholarships/PAEC/2013/2013_OAS_Institute_Social_Studies.
OAS/UNESCO-IHE
Institute for Water Education
Postgraduate Professional Diploma Program (PPDP) in
Sanitation and Sanitary Engineering
http://www.oas.org/en/scholarships/PAEC/2013/OAS-UNESCOIHE.pdf
The Annual Jamaica and the Grace Kennedy
Scholarships
Jamaica
Scholarship (Male)
Jamaica
Scholarship (Female)
Jamaica
Independence Open Scholarship (Male/Female)
Jamaica
Independence Scholarship (Male)
Jamaica
Independence Scholarship (Female)
Jamaica
Centenary Scholarship (Female)
Jamaica
Adult Suffrage Open Scholarship (Male/Female)
Grace
Kennedy Open Scholarship (Male/Female) UWI
only
For
information on general requirements for the above listed scholarships please
visit
http://www.moe.gov.jm/sites/default/files/Annual%20Jamaica%20and%20Grace%20Kennedy%20Scholarships.pdf
Carreras
Limited 2013-2014 Scholarships
i.
The Carreras 2013-2015 Post-graduate
Scholarship
ii.
Carreras Regional Scholarships - Eastern,
Central & Western
iii.
Community College scholarships
iv.
Teachers College Scholarships
v.
Visual & Performing Arts Scholarships
are tenable at the Edna Manley College
vi.
University Bursaries
vii.
University Bursaries for members of the
Jamaica Constabulary Force
General Scholarship application
form http://carrerasltd.com/_pdfs/Scholarships_application_form.pdf
Postgraduate Scholarship Application formhttp://carrerasltd.com/_pdfs/postgraduate_application_form.pdf
Carreras' Community College
Scholarships
Eligibility:
• Be
a Jamaican citizen (required to provide copy of ID)
• Be an enrolled student in any of the institutions noted
• Produce application letter, completed application form and two references
(academic & character)
• Official Transcript
• Be in need of financial assistance
• Have achieved at least a 'B' average (GPA of 3.0) in the previous academic
year
List
of Community Colleges:
Excelsior
Community College
Brown's Town Community
College
Knox Community College
Montego Bay Community
College
Portmore
Community College
Moneague
Community College
College of Agriculture,
Science and Education
NB. APPLICATIONS OPEN
APRIL 15 - MAY 31
The
completed application form should be submitted no later than Friday, May 31, 2013 in an envelope
clearly labelled:
Carreras Scholarships for Community Colleges
c/o The Scholarship Coordinator
(Instiution)
(Institution's Address)
Visual
and Performing Arts Scholarships tenable at Edna Manley College
Eligibility:
·
Be a Jamaican citizen
(required to provide copy of ID)
·
Be entering their third-year or final
year of study at any of the four schools of the Edna Manley College
·
Produce application letter, completed
application form and two references (academic & character)
·
Official Transcript
·
Be in need of financial assistance
·
Have achieved at least a 'B' average
(GPA of 3.0) in the previous academic year
Carreras
Teachers' College Scholarships
List of
Teachers' Colleges:
St. Joseph's Teachers'
College
Mico
University College
Shortwood
Teachers' College
Church Teachers'
College
Sam Sharpe Teachers'
College
Bethlehem
Moravian Teachers' College
Eligibility:
• Be a Jamaican citizen
(required to provide copy of ID)
• Be an enrolled student in any of the institutions noted
• Produce application letter, completed application form and two references
(academic & character)
• Official Transcript
• Be in need of financial assistance
• Have achieved at least a 'B' average (GPA of 3.0) in the previous academic
year
The completed
application form should be returned by no later than Friday, May 31, 2013 in an
envelope clearly labeled:
Carreras Scholarships for Teachers' Colleges
c/o The Scholarship Coordinator
(Instiution)
(Institution's Address)
Carreras University Bursaries
List of Universities:
University of the West
Indies (UWI-MONA)
University of
Technology (UTech)
Northern Caribbean
University (NCU)
University College of
the Caribbean (UCC)
Hydel
University
Eligibility:
Be a Jamaican citizen
(required to provide copy of ID)
Be an enrolled student in any of the institutions noted
Produce application letter, completed application form and two references
(academic & character)
Official Transcript
Be in need of financial
assistance
Achieved at least a 'B' average (GPA of 3.0) in the previous academic year
APPLICATIONS OPEN APRIL
15 - MAY 31
Completed
application form should be submitted on or before Friday, May 31, 2013 in an envelope clearly labelled:
Carreras Bursaries for University Students
c/o The Scholarship Coordinator
(Institution)
Carreras Regional Scholarships
Eligibility:
·
Be a Jamaican citizen with proof of
birth in Cornwall, Middlesex or Surrey
·
Be an enrolled student in any locally recognised
university
·
Completed Application form
·
An application letter
·
One copy (certified) of your official academic
transcript, with at least a 'B' average (GPA of 3.0) in the previous academic
year
·
Be in need of financial assistance
·
Two (academic & character)
references
·
Scholarships are tenable at any local
recognised university and can be applied to any field of study.
APPLICATIONS
OPEN APRIL 15 - MAY 31
Completed application
forms should be submitted on or before Friday,
May 31, 2013 in an envelope clearly addressed to
The Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Dept.
Carreras Regional Scholarship
P.O. Box 100, Twickenham Park
St. Catherine