Scholarships To Go 2019

23 THE GLEANER | TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2019 PERFORMING ARTS GRACEKENNEDY SCHOLARSHIP – EDNA MANLEY SCHOOL OF THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS Course of study: First Degree Eligibility/Qualifications: Must be a Jamaican National, maintain a ‘B’ average, recommended by the Director of School, currently enrolled in the College (2nd, 3rd or 4th year), involved in extra co-curricular activity and pursuing a career in either dance, music, drama or art. Age: Not older than 25 and must be a full-time student Amount awarded: Tuition only Number of awards being offered: one Deadline for applications: July 15, 2019 Where tenable: Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts Name of Organisation offering scholarship: GraceKennedy Foundation Application link: www.gracekennedy.com/gkfscholarships Email: gkfoundation@gkco.com Telephone: 876-932-3181/3541 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AMBASSADOR GLEN A. HOLDEN BURSARY Eligibility: The award is available to Jamaican Nationals who are registered in the Faculty of Science and Technology at the Mona Campus, have satisfactorily completed Level I of the degree programme and participates in c-curricular activities and demonstrates leadership qualities. Criteria: The awards will be based on, high academic achieve- ment (at least a GPA of 3.3) and verifiable financial need. Method of selection: Shortlisted candidates will be inter- viewed by a committee comprising personnel from the UWI Amount awarded: $120,000 Tenure: One year Number of awards being offered: four Deadline for applications: June 28, 2019 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Website: http://www.mona.uwi.edu/osf Contact: Office of Student Financing Email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Telephone: 876-702-4646 GRACEKENNEY – JIEE FINAL YEAR SCHOLARSHIP Specialist Area of Study: Science/Technology/Engineering/ Math (No Medical Sciences) Eligibility: Pursuing studies at UWI/UTech, based on academic performance, extra co-curricular activities and involvement in community service. Age: Not older than 25 and must be a full-time student Amount Awarded: $500,000 Number of Awards being offered: one Deadline for applications: July 15, 2019 Where tenable: UWI or Utech Name of organisation offering scholarship: GraceKennedy Foundation Application link: www.gracekennedy.com/gkfscholarships Email: gkfoundation@gkco.com Telephone: 876-932-3181/3541 NATIONAL BAKING COMPANY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Science & Technology Level of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to Jamaican Nationals who are registered full time undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science & Technology, pursuing studies in Biochemistry and entering second year or third year. Criteria: The award will be based on academic performance based on the results of the previous year University examina- tions (minimumGPA of 3.5), demonstrate leadership qualities and volunteerism and social involvement. Method of Selection: Shortlisted candidates shall be inter- viewed by a panel comprising personnel from the University and the Donor organisation. Condition: The selected candidate is expected to complete 24 hours of voluntary service with the National Baking Company. In addition, the selected candidate will be expected to com- plete four weeks summer internship with National Baking Company. Amount awarded: $276,000 Number of awards being offered: one Maximum tenure: Two years Deadline for applications: June 28, 2019 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Website: http://www.mona.uwi.edu/osf Contact: Office of Student Financing Email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Telephone: 876-702-4646 OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCING Level of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to Jamaican nationals with or without DISABILITIES who are pursuing studies leading to a first degree in the Faculty of Science and Technology (Computer Science or Environmental Science majors) OR pursuing studies leading to a degree in the Faculty of Social Sciences (Dept of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work). Criteria: The award will be based on high academic achieve- ment, verifiable financial need and involvement in co-curric- ular activities. Method of selection: Short-listed candidates will be inter- viewed and the recipient selected by personnel from the Office of Student Financing. Number of awards being offered: one Amount being awarded: $150,000 Duration: one year Deadline for applications: 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 STEPHEN ALLEYNE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (THE) Level of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to students who are Caricom nationals, final year students pursuing a B.Sc. in the faculty of Science andTechnology, Mona Campus (Majoring in Actuarial Science). The award will be based on high academic achieve- ment in the Annual University Examinations (at least a GPA of 3.3), verifiable financial need. Selection criteria: Shortlisted listed candidates will be inter- viewed by a panel comprising personnel from the Caribbean Actuarial Association and the UWI Amount awarded: US$2,000 Tenure: One year Number of awards being offered: one Deadline for applications: 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 Lionel Rookwood/Photographer His Excellency Francisco Javier Bernales (left), Chilean ambassador to Jamaica, shares a joke with Professor Stephen Vasciannie, president, University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech), and Jeanelle van Glaanen Weygel, Organization of American States (OAS) Representative in Jamaica, before the start of the opening ceremony of the OAS Government of Chile Scholarship and Training Project for CARICOM countries, held at the Technology Innovation Centre, UTech, on Monday, November 5, 2018. THE GLEANER’S SCHOLARSHIPS TO GO | TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2019