SCHOLARSHIPS ON THE GO FEATURE | THE GLEANER | THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025 12 TERTIARY LEVEL SCHOLARSHIPS BGLC TERTIARY EDUCATION GRANT Specialist Area of Study: The BGLC Tertiary Education Grant provides assistance with tuition fees exclusively to full-time 3rd & 4th year undergraduate students currently enrolled at an accredited tertiary institution in Jamaica. Eligibility/Qualifications: Jamaican citizen, GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale., Fulltime 3rd year and 4th year undergraduate student confirmed to attend or currently enrolled at an accredited local tertiary institution, Completion of an application form and the provision of supporting documents to substantiate the application *The 2025 application process will include: The taking of a mandatory online assessment made up of multiple-choice questions primarily. Amount awarded: The BGLC Tertiary Grant will award each successful candidates $100,000 JMD (one hundred thousand dollars towards their tuition in their current year of study. Number of awards offered: 40 Where tenable: The grant is tenable to full time 3rd year and 4th year students at any accredited tertiary institution in Jamaica. Deadline for applications: Friday, July 18, 2025 Website: https://bglceducation. fund/ Contact: Wendy Robertson E-mail: info@bglc.gov.jm Telephone: 876-630-1353 CARRERAS SCHOLARSHIPS – SEEK SCHOLARSHIP: Valued up to $1,000,000 – COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP: Valued at $100,000 – VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP: Valued at $100,000 – TEACHERS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP: Valued at $100,000 – BURSARIES SCHOLARSHIP: Valued at $100,000 Specialist Area of Study: Any area of study is accepted as we offer various scholarships. Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicants must be a Jamaican citizen, must be an enrolled student in the tertiary system or proof of acceptance, GPA of 3.0 and above, Transcript, Identification or Birth Certificate showing evidence of age and nationality, A copy of Resume, Two references, Proof of ExtraCurricular Activity Number of awards offered: Depends on the quota of the Scholarship budget and successful applicants Deadline for applications: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Website: www.carrerasja.com Contact: Marku Salmon Email: marku_salmon@bat.com Telephone: 876-359-4910 CORNERSTONE/BARITA EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Early Childhood Education Eligibility/Qualifications: Jamaican Citizen, residing in Jamaica, Current enrolment or acceptance to a tertiary institution to pursue an undergraduate degree in early childhood education, Demonstrate financial need, Demonstrate high academic performance (e.g. having a 3.0 or above GPA), Demonstrate engagement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer work, Demonstrate strong leadership traits Amount awarded: up to $400,000 Deadline for applications: Friday, July 11, 2025 Where tenable: Tertiary institutions in Jamaica Website: www.barita.com/ foundation Email: scholarships@barita.com Telephone: 876-926-2681 CORNERSTONE/BARITA TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIP (FOR CLIENTS/CHILDREN OF CLIENTS) Eligibility/Qualifications: Jamaican Citizen, 18 - 29 years, residing in Jamaica, Cornerstone/ Barita client for at least six months or the child of a Cornerstone/ Barita client, Be pursuing a first degree (that is, not having any other academic degrees), Demonstrate financial need, Demonstrate high academic performance (e.g. having a 3.0 or above GPA), Demonstrate engagement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer work Amount awarded: up to $350,000 Deadline for applications: Friday, July 11, 2025 Where tenable: Tertiary institutions in Jamaica Website: www.barita.com/ foundation Email: scholarships@barita.com Telephone: 876-926-2681 GRACEKENNEDY/BRUCE RICKARDS SCHOLARSHIPS Course of Study: First Degree Eligibility/qualifications: Must be a Jamaican National and have attended Kingston College. Pursuing studies at UWI or UTech. Based on academic performance, extra curricular activities and involvement in community service. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Age: Not older than 23 Gender: Male Amount awarded: $500,000 Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: Monday, June 30, 2025 Where tenable: University of Technology, Jamaica or The University of the West Indies Application link: gkfoundation. eformsolutions.com Email: gkfoundation@gkco.com Telephone: 876-932-3541 GRACEKENNEDY/CARLTON ALEXANDER SCHOLARSHIP Course of study: First Degree Eligibility/qualifications: Must be a Jamaican National and have attended Jamaica College. Pursuing studies at UWI or UTech. Based on academic performance, extra curricular activities and involvement in community service. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Age: Not older than 23 Gender: Male Amount awarded: $500,000 Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: Monday, June 30, 2025 Where tenable: University of Technology, Jamaica or The University of the West Indies Application link: gkfoundation. eformsolutions.com Email: gkfoundation@gkco.com Telephone: 876-932-3541 GRACEKENNEDY/ DON WEHBY SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Open Course of study: First Degree Eligibility/qualifications: Must be a Jamaican National and have attended St George’s College. Pursing studies at UWI/UTech. Based on academic performance and involvement in sporting activities and social/community service. Must actively represent the school/current tertiary institution in a sport. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Amount awarded: $500,000 Number of awards offered: One Deadline for applications: Monday, June 30, 2025 Where tenable: University of Technology, Jamaica or The University of the West Indies Application link: gkfoundation. eformsolutions.com Email: gkfoundation@gkco.com Telephone: 876-932-3541 GRACEKENNEDY/DOUGLAS ORANE SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Science/ Technology/ Engineering (No Medical Sciences nor Actuarial Sciences) Course of study: First Degree Eligibility/qualifications: Must be a Jamaican National, pursuing studies at UWI or UTech. Based on academic performance, extra curricular activities and involvement in community service. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Amount awarded: $500,000 Number of awards offered: One Deadline for applications: Monday, June 30, 2025 Where tenable: University of Technology, Jamaica or The University of the West Indies Application link: gkfoundation. eformsolutions.com Email: gkfoundation@gkco.com Telephone: 876-932-3541 GRACEKENNEDY/JAMAICA SCHOLARSHIP Course of study: First Degree (No Med Sciences or Law) Eligibility/qualifications: Must be a Jamaican national. Must be in a CAPE 2 Programme (Upper 6th Form). Based on academic performance, co-curricular activities and involvement in community service. Must be a full-time student. Age: Not older than 19 years Amount awarded: $550,000 Number of awards offered: One Deadline for applications: Monday, June 30, 2025 Where tenable: The University of the West Indies Application link: gkfoundation. eformsolutions.com Email: gkfoundation@gkco.com Telephone: 876-932-3541 GRACEKENNEDY/RAFAEL DIAZ SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Social Sciences/Business Major (No Psychology, Sociology or Social Work) Course of study: First degree Eligibility/qualifications: Must be a Jamaican National, pursuing studies at UWI, in the Faculty of Social Sciences. Based on academic performance, extra curricular activities and involvement in community service. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Amount awarded: $500,000 Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: Monday, June 30, 2025 Where tenable: The University of the West Indies Application link: gkfoundation. eformsolutions.com Email: gkfoundation@gkco.com Telephone: 876-932-3541 GRACEKENNEDY/ UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Open (No Dentistry or Law or Nursing) Course of study: Degree Eligibility/Qualifications: Must be a Jamaican National, pursuing studies at UTech. Based on academic performance, extra curricular activities and involvement in community service. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Amount awarded: $500,000 Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: Monday, June 30, 2025 Where tenable: University of Technology, Jamaica Application link: gkfoundation. eformsolutions.com Email: gkfoundation@gkco.com Telephone: 876-932-3541
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