Scholarship to go 2021

NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 17 THE GLEANER’S SCHOLARSHIPS TO GO GIUSEPPE MAFFESANTI SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study : Computer and Technical Studies (Engineering and Architectural Construction Technology) Eligibility : B+ average, 2nd year students Amount Awarded : One year tuition Number of awards offered : One Duration: One year Deadline for Applications : October 2021 Where tenable : Montego Bay Community College Email: info@mbcc.edu.jm Telephone : 876-633-7830 GRACEKENNEDY/DOUGLAS ORANE SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study : Science/Technology/Engineering (No Medical Sciences) Course of study : First Degree Eligibility/qualifications : Must be a Jamaican national, pursuing studies at UWI or UTech. Based on academic performance, extra co-curricular activities and involvement in community service. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be a full-time student. Age : Not older than 23 years Amount awarded : $400,000 Number of awards offered : One Deadline for applications : July 15, 2021 Where tenable : UWI or UTech Application link: http://bit.ly/GKFScholarships Email: gkfoundation@gkco.com Telephone : 876-932-3181 / 876-932-3541 SUGAR INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME Specialist Area of Study : Agriculture, Engineering - Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Agricultural and Electrical, Management Studies/Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Chemistry with Sugar Technology, Chemical Technology, Bio-Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics, Land Surveying, Medicine and Computer Science or any other area of study Course of study: Degree or Diploma Eligibility/Qualifications : Applicants must have gained admission to a tertiary institution andmust be children of unionized non-staff employees at one of the following estates: Appleton Estate, New Yarmouth Limited, Everglades Farms Limited (Hampden and Long Pond Estates) andWorthy Park Estate Limited. Amount awarded : $100,000 for degree studies, $50,000 for diploma and certificate (per annum for 3 years). Number of awards offered : Two per estate Deadline for applications : July 31, 2021 Where tenable: University of the West Indies, University of Technology, Northern Caribbean University and the College of Agriculture, Science and Education. NB : Applications in respect of other tertiary institutions, Community Colleges, Secondary and High Schools may be considered in certain circumstances. Name of Organisation offering scholarship : The Sugar Producers’ Federation of Jamaica Telephone : (876) 929-4087, 929-2022, Contact : Michael Martin Email: sugarproducers@cwjamaica.com Telephone : 876-929-4087 VM STEM HEAD START SCHOLARSHIP Specialist Area of Study : Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Eligibility/Qualifications : AVMBS Saver who will be starting their tertiary education in the year of application at a local tertiary institution in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Amount awarded : $300,000 Number of awards offered : One Deadline for applications : June 25, 2021 Where tenable : Any local tertiary institution Duration : A maximum of 4 years Website: https://vm.foundation/ Contact : Regina Owen, programme administrator Email: vmfoundation@myvmgroup.com Telephone : 876-754-4097 ENGINEERING