Scholarships To Go 2019

11 THE GLEANER | TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2019 OUR CHILDREN/OUR FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicants must be children of UCC employees, recent high-school graduates with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. UCC employees must have been hired for a minimumof two years and be in good employment standing. Age: Under 21 Amount awarded: $150,000 each Number of awards being offered: Two Deadline for applications: June 28, 2019 Where tenable: University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Email: hr@ucc.edu.jm Telephone: 876-906-3000 PATH SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicants must be individuals in PATH families, pursuing a bachelor’s degree programme at an accredited tertiary institution (universities and colleges). Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. The student must be in the second to the fourth year of study. The individ- ual must have received a PATH benefit while in high school. Amount awarded: $100,000 Number of awards being offered: Sixty-three Deadline for applications: June 28, 2019 Where tenable: University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Organisation awarding scholarship: Ministry of Labour and Social Security Email: scholarships@ucc.edu.jm Telephone: 876-906-3000 PATHFINDERS SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicant should be a recent high school graduate or UCC diploma graduate; qualify for entry into the lower-level bachelor’s degree programme, demonstrate a high level of financial need, strong leadership skills and previous involvement with either UCC student pro- grammes or, in the case of new students, strong involvement in community or church activities. Amount awarded: $100,000 Number of awards being offered: Two Deadline for applications: June 28, 2019 Where tenable: University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Organisation awarding scholarship: UCC Foundation Email: scholarships@ucc.edu.jm Telephone: 876-906-3000 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 MaximumTenure: 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 commu- nity-related activities. Scholarship deadline: June 28, 2019 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Website: https://www.mona.uwi.edu/osf/ Contact: Office of Student Financing Email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Telephone: 876-702-4646 RALPH & RICKY LAUREN BURSARIES (THE) Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Available to Jamaican Nationals who are entering their final year in the Faculties of Medical Sciences, Science and Technology, Social Sciences, Humanities & Education (one award per Faculty). Amount Awarded: J$100,000 Number of Awards: four MaximumTenure: One year Criteria: The award will be based on: good academic performance; verifiable financial need; participation and leadership in co-curricular activities. Method of Selection: Shortlisted candidates will be in- terviewed by a committee comprising personnel from the University. Scholarship deadline: June 28, 2019 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: 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 RENALD MASON SCHOLARSHIP Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Applicant must be an active Member or the child of a Member of FHC for at least six (6) months, university students entering 2nd to Final year at any recognised tertiary institution, must demonstrate community volunteerism, 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. Organisation Awarding Scholarship: First Heritage Co- operative Credit Union Ltd. Website: www.fhccu.com Email: info@fhccu.com Deadline for applications: June 28, 2019 Telephone: 876-929-5142 SOUTH CAROLINA LODGE Course of Study: Degree Eligibility: Fourth-year students Gender: (Preferably Male) Deadline for applications: July 31, 2019 Organisation awarding Scholarship: South Carolina Lodge Where tenable: University of Technology, Jamaica Contact: Pauline Madourie, scholarship officer Email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Telephone: 876-970-5219 SYDNEY A. PHILLIPS MEMORIAL Course of Study: Degree Eligibility: 3rd & 4th year students, must be residents of St. Mary Number of Awards being offered: two Deadline for applications: June 8, 2019 Organisation awarding Scholarship: Sydney A. Phillips Memorial Where tenable: University of Technology, Jamaica Contact: Pauline Madourie, scholarship officer Email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Telephone: 876-970-5219 TRAILBLAZERS SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicant should be a continuing student in a UCC Bachelor Degree Programwith a minimum GPA of 3.0; demonstrate financial need, leadership qualities and involvement in UCC student services and programs. Amount awarded: $100,000 Number of awards being offered: two Deadline for applications: June 28, 2019 Organisation awarding scholarship: UCC Foundation Where tenable: University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Email: scholarships@ucc.edu.jm Telephone: 876-906-3000 Kenyon Hemans/Photographer Yolandie Baldie a medical student from the University of the West Indies take a sample of Cleopatra Gordon blood so she would be able to tell her what her blood type was during the Ministry of Health /USAID ZAP jamaica Expo held at the Mico Teachers College on Thursday, April 18, 2019 . THE GLEANER’S SCHOLARSHIPS TO GO | TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2019