Scholarships To Go 2019

25 THE GLEANER | TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2019 H I, MY name is Damel Spooner. I’m a final-year medical student and a 2015 recipient of the West Kingston Power Partners (WKPP) Scholarship Programme. Becoming a member of this fam- ily has blessed me in several ways. Not only did WKPP lift some of my financial burdens, but it also provided a support system which kept me going on this difficult journey. Additionally, as an ambassador of the company, I participate in WKPP outreach activities, such as health fairs and Labour Day projects, which has helped build my character and give me perspective. I can confidently say it’s been a good experience, and I implore you to give it your best shot and apply today. If you are not successful, work harder and try again next year. Take it from me. I wasn’t awarded on the first try! Damel Spooner: Blessed in many ways Damel Spooner, 2015 West Kingston Power Partners scholarship recipient I can confidently say it’s been a good experience, and I implore you to give it your best shot and apply today. TESTIMONIAL West Kingston Power Partners THE GLEANER’S SCHOLARSHIPS TO GO | TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2019 THE PEC-G Brazilian Undergraduate Scholarship, awarded by the Government of Brazil, has been helping Jamaican candi- dates to obtain degrees in Brazil, tuition-free, since 2002. Since that time, 140 students from Jamaica have been awarded scholarships to study in Brazil. For 2019, Jamaica had the high- est number selected so far – 16 – themost from any country in the Caribbean. Candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 23 years old and must have graduated fromhigh school, having completed five years with a transcript with over 60 per cent aver- age. No CSEC or CAPE subjects are taken into consideration. Over 200 subjects are available, and only medicine is oversubscribed each year. If ap- plying for medicine, your average must be above 80 per cent overall. The first year in Brazil is the study of Portuguese, followed by an examination to be passed before being able to proceed to the degree course. Only tuition is covered, and proof of finan- cial support for living expenses – US$400 per month – is recommended. A financial sponsor or sponsors must be named. This year, applications for the PEC-G 2020 scholarship should be made from mid-May to July 2019 (exact dates to be confirmed). Complete details and application forms can be found at cultural.kingston@gmail.com . Embassyof Brazil, 23MillsboroughCrescent, Kingston 6. Tel: 978-8608, ext. 5221. Recipients of the 2019 PEC-G, the Brazil Undergraduate Exchange Programme. PEC-G 2020 Brazil Undergraduate Exchange Programme