Scholarship to go 2021

NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 8 GERALDINE ADAMS’ HOPE SCHOLARSHIP (THE) Eligibility/Qualifications: Priority will be given to an applicant who is or has been a resident of a girls’ home in any of the par- ishes that UCC has a campus centre; be a high school graduate meeting normal ma- triculation requirement for any diploma/ degree programme, and must have recom- mendation letters from the home, as well as her high school. Applicants must provide a written essay describing her purpose for continuing education and plans for future development. If no such candidate applies, young women facing extreme circumstances would be considered. Gender: Female Amount awarded: $150,000 each Number of awards being offered: Two Deadline for applications: June 30, 2021 Where tenable: University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Email: scholarships@ucc.edu.jm Telephone: 876-906-3000 GRACEKENNEDY–UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP Course of study: First Degree (No Dentistry or Law or Nursing) Eligibility: Must be a Jamaican national pur- suing studies at the University of Technology, Jamaica. Based on academic performance, co-curricular activities and involvement in community service. Minimum GPA of 3.0 Age: Not older than 23 and must be a full- time student Amount awarded: $450,000 Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 15, 2021 Application link: http://bit.ly/ GKFScholarships Email: http://bit.ly/GKFScholarships Telephone: 876-932-3181/876-932-3541 GRACEKENNEDY CARLTON ALEXANDER SCHOLARSHIP Course of study: First Degree Eligibility: Must be a Jamaican national and have attended Jamaica College for a minimum of two years prior to entry to university. Pursuing studies at the University of Technology, Jamaica or The University of the West Indies. Based on academic performance, co-curricular activities and involvement in community service. Must be a full-time student. 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: July 15, 2021 Where tenable: University of Technology, Jamaica or The University of the West Indies Application link: http://bit.ly/ GKFScholarships Email: gkfoundation@gkco.com Telephone: 876-932-3181/876-932-3541 GRACEKENNEDY/BRUCE RICKARDS SCHOLARSHIPS Course of Study: First Degree Eligibility/qualifications: Must be a Jamaican national and have attended Kingston College. Pursuing studies at The University of theWest Indies or University of Technology, Jamaica. Based on academic performance, co-curricu- lar activities and involvement in community service. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be a full-time student. Age: Not older than 23 Gender: Male Amount awarded: $500,000 Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 15, 2021 Where tenable: University of Technology, Jamaica or The University of the West Indies Application link: http://bit.ly/ GKFScholarships Email: gkfoundation@gkco.com Telephone: 876-932-3181/876-923-3541 GRACEKENNEDY/JAMAICA SCHOLARSHIP Course of study: First Degree 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: July 15, 2021 Where tenable: The University of the West Indies Application link: http://bit.ly/ GKFScholarships Email: gkfoundation@gkco.com Telephone: 876-932-3181 / 876-932-3541 GRACEKENNEDY FINAL YEAR SCHOLARSHIP (UWI & UTECH) Course of study: First Degree Eligibility/qualifications: Must be a Jamaican national. Pursuing final-year stud- ies at UWI/UTech. Based on academic per- formance, financial need, extra co-curricular activities and involvement in community ser- vice. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be a full-time student. Age: Not older than 23 Amount awarded: $50,000 – $150,000 Number of awards offered: Multiple 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 HELPING HAND SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility/qualifications: An applicant whose education has been interrupted by temporary difficulties and who finds it necessary to resume studies due to the changing demands in their life. Applicant must demonstrate a financial need for assistance with their educational expenses to improve their marketable skills. Preference will be given to heads of household and proven academic achievers. Amount awarded: $50,000 Deadline for applications: June 30, 2021 Where tenable: University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Email: scholarships@ucc.edu.jm Telephone: 876-906-3000 INEZ MORRISON SCHOLARSHIP Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to full time registered students who are Jamaican nationals and pursuing studies leading to a first degree in any faculty. Method of selection: Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel comprising personnel from the Office of Student Financing and the Faculty to which the applicant belongs. Criteria: The award will be based on verifiable financial need and high academic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.0). Number of awards being offered: One Amount to be awarded: US$2500 ($Ja equivalent) MaximumTenure: Two years Deadline for applications: June 30, 2021 Where tenable: University of theWest Indies Website: https://www.mona.uwi.edu/osf/ Contact: Office of Student Financing Email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Telephone: 876-702-4646 INNER-CITY YOUTH OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility/qualifications: Applicant must be enrolled in the Youth Leadership Training Programme hosted by the Jamaican Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Inner-City Development Committee; top male and female must demonstrate strong leadership skills and community involvement. Preference will be given to candidates under the age of 21 years. Recipient will be chosen based on grades in interview scores. Amount awarded: $48,000 – $88,000 each Deadline for applications: Varies Where tenable: University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Method of selection: JCC and University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Email: executiveed@ucc.edu.jm Telephone: 876-935-0999/876-935-0043 JACQUELINEWARNERMILLS SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility/Qualifications: • Local & International Students/Students participating in Work Study Programme • Full time student • GPA of 3.0 and above • Financial Need Amount awarded: US$2,000 Number of awards offered: Three Deadline for application: End September of each year Where tenable: Northern Caribbean University Contact: Scholarships and Student Aid Email: info@ncu.edu.jm& scholarshipsand- studentaid@ncu.edu.jm Telephone: 876-963-7330/876-963-7329 JAMAICA ENERGY PARTNERS GROUP Eligibility/Qualifications: a. All students who live within the boundaries of Regions 1 & 6 (St. Catherine& Kingston) b. Scholarship to be awarded for study at a recognized/accredited tertiary institution must be approved and regulated by the rel- evant 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. Scholarship is provided for academic ex- cellence and or financial need. Age: 21 yrs & younger Amount awarded: Scholarship J$250,000 or Grant $180,000 Annually Number of awards offered: Ten Deadline for applications: July 31, 2021 Where tenable: Accredited Local Tertiary Institutions Duration: 3-5 years (pending academic performance) Website: www.jamenergy.com Email: scholarships@jamenergy.com Contact: Melissa Newman or Patrice Howell Telephone: 876-937-7931 JANET DAVIS LINDSAY MEMORIAL Eligibility/qualifications: This scholarship is offered in memory of the former Dean of Local programmes, Janet Davis Lindsay. This award is open to any applicant who is currently enrolled in a UCC local programme, and who through no fault of their own, find themselves unable to complete payment of their degree programme. This award is meant to be a helping hand to carry the student forward during a brief but challenging time. Applicant must be in good academic standing and able to provide proof of hardship. Deadline for applications: June 30, 2021 Where tenable: University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Email: scholarships@ucc.edu.jm Telephone: 876-906-3000 JTA CO-OP CREDIT UNION TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS Eligibility: Amember of the JTA Co-op Credit Union Ltd. Number of awards offered: Twelve Deadline for applications: June 18, 2021 Where tenable: At any recognised tertiary institution Duration: One academic year Website: www. jtacreditunion.com Contact: Denise Walker or Suezette Hemmings-Bryan Email: info@jtacreditunion.com Telephone: 876-618-1706 THE GLEANER’S SCHOLARSHIPS TO GO