Scholarship to go 2021

NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021 9 N ORTHERN CARIBBEANUniversity (NCU) has increased the value and the number of grants being offered to first-time undergraduate students effective Fall 2021. Grants of J$100,000 (or its US dollar equivalent) are available to 65 students who meet the eligibility requirements. These include: • Having an acceptance letter to NCU for Fall 2021 • Having held leadership position(s) at school, church or in the community • Having been actively involved in volunteerism. In addition to these university-wide grants, the Department of Computer and Information Sciences is offering an Android tablet, along with $50,000, to the first 10 applicants who submit a completed application for any bachelor’s programme by May 30. According to theDepartment of Recruitment & Admissions, interested students must apply for the grant by July 15 via the university’s website: www.ncu.edu.jm/grants Northern Caribbean University offers $100,000 grant MONTEGO BAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS’ COUNCIL Eligibility: B+ average, 2nd year students Amount Awarded: One year tuition Number of awards offered: One Duration: One year Contact: Montego Bay Community College Email: info@mbcc.edu.jm Telephone: 876-633-7830 PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE Eligibility/Qualifications: Minimumof nine passes in one sitting in CSEC, CAPE, GCE O’ Level or GCE A’ Level, students must maintain a GPA of 3.5 Amount awarded: 100% of tuition each year Number of awards offered: Two Deadline for applications: Mid-September for Fall Semester Where tenable: Northern Caribbean University Contact: Scholarships and Student Aid Email: scholarshipsandstudentaid@ncu.edu.jm Telephone: 876-963-7330/876-963-7329 PRINCIPAL’S SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE (THE) Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to students registered in the Undergraduate Degree programme and are registered in any faculty; are entering Level II or III of their programme of study. Amount awarded: Tuition and Miscellaneous Expenses Maximum tenure: One or two years Criteria: The award will be based on academic performance based on results of the previous academic year university examinations (at least a GPA of 3.3); demonstrable leadership qualities; and involvement in co-curricular and/or community-related activities. Scholarship deadline: June 30, 2021 Where tenable: The University of the West Indies Website: https: https://www.mona.uwi.edu/osf/scholarships-bursaries Contact: Office of Students Financing Email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Telephone: 876-702-4646 RENALD MASON SCHOLARSHIP Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Applicant must be an active member or the child of a member of First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union Ltd (FHC) for at least six (6) months, university students entering 2nd to final year at any recognised tertiary institution, must demonstrate community volunteerism, must maintain a GPA of 3.50, two (2) written references must be submitted to verify applicant’s involvement in projects, must not be the recipient of any other current scholarships, must demonstrate financial need and submission of transcripts. Deadline for applications: July 30, 2021 Website: www.fhccu.com Email: info@fhccu.com Telephone: 876-929-5142 THE GLEANER’S SCHOLARSHIPS TO GO