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JN Foundation PEP Invites Applications for 2022 PEP Scholarships
JN Foundation PEP is now accepting scholarship applications for students who participated in PEP & will attend school at the secondary level.
Two CASE Students to Benefit from DBJ Scholarships
College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) are to benefit from two annual DBJ scholarships in agriculture valued J$500k each.
The Jamaica Energy Partners Group Scholarship Programme is now Accepting Applications
Jamaica Energy Partners Scholarships are accepting applications from St Catherine, Western Kingston, Eastern Kingston & Port Royal students
Public Sector Grants Available for Public Sector Workers and Their Children
Public sector education grants are being offered through the Ministry of Finance are open to qualified public sector officers & children from July 11
The Application Process is Now Open for The 2023 Fulbright Scholarship.
2023 FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP FOR GRADUATE STUDIES – Jamaicans seeking to further their studies overseas and engage in exciting cultural exchanges with people from across the world, then return home to contribute to the development of the island, can fulfil that dream through the 2023 Fulbright Graduate Student Programme being offered in the United States. The
BCMG Insurance launches Inaugural Errol Ziadie Memorial Scholarship
BCMG Insurance Brokers Formerly Billy Craig (1963) and MGI (1986) has launched the Inaugural Errol Ziadie Memorial Scholarship in honour of the late insurance industry stalwart and BCMG Chairman Errol Ziadie.
Best Law School Scholarships in Jamaica
Jamaica Law scholarships in Jamaica for 2022 are valued at over $50 million and are now accepting applications from qualified law students
VM Foundation now Accepting Scholarship Applications
VM Foundation Scholarship programme is now accepting applications for financial support at secondary & tertiary levels valued at $450,000.
How I Made It Through University Debt Free!
Read how Solomon Perkins completed his Software Engineering degree in Jamaica without a student loan. Yes, he did it! Get insights and how you can complete your studies student loan FREE!
Ten (10) Things to Look for in a Scholarship
Figuring out how to pay for higher education can be a tricky. Here are ten things to look for in a scholarship, so you can maximize your chances of earning some financial assistance with your education
Burger King Expands Scholarship Programme with Additional funding from Burger King Foundation in the US.
Burger King Jamaica has announced an expansion of its tertiary scholarship offerings for their 2022 scholarship programme, with the addition of scholarships and bursaries provided by its franchisor Burger King Foundation in the US.
Education Ministry Receives $365 Million For Scholarship Programme
MOEY has received approximately $365M as budgetary support for its Ministry scholarship programme providing a wide range of scholarship opportunities to students
How to Write a Scholarship Request Letter (SRL)
Learn how to write a successful scholarship request letter and other funding source strategies from an expert scholarship strategist who have won millions in local scholarships.
PEP High Achievers Receive J$3.5 Million in Government Academic Scholarships
Thirty-two students were awarded J$3.5 million in Government of Jamaica academic scholarships for outstanding performance in the 2021 grade-six Primary Exit Profile (PEP).
Jamalco Awards Over J$12 Million in Scholarships to 200 Students in Central Jamaica
Jamalco awarded J$12m in scholarships, bursaries & assistance to approximately 200 students in Clarendon & Manchester, to assist back-to-school cost.
Three Young Women Receive help with Tuition from the Rita Marley Foundation Scholarships.
Three tertiary students have been chosen by the Rita Marley Foundation scholarships (RMF) as the first recipients of the inaugural Rita Marley Scholarships, launched in honour of her 75th birthday on July 25.
19 Students Get Assistance From Chudleigh Path JAS/Wilfred ‘Jacksie’ Reid Scholarship
NINETEEN students from two deep-rural communities in north-east Manchester recently benefited from almost $500,000 in scholarships from the Chudleigh Path JAS/Wilfred ‘Jacksie’ Reid Scholarship. The Chudleigh Path branch of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Devon Missionary Church and the Wilfred ”Jacksie” Reid Scholarship Fund (WJRSF) partnered in granting the students from the basic, primary and
J Wray & Nephew Foundation Invests $25 Million More in Community Scholarships
J Wray & Nephew Foundation (JWNF), the outreach arm of J Wray & Nephew Limited (JWN), has this year provided more than 400 community scholarships and financial grants to students in the communities across Jamaica.
Deadline for SLB Jump-Start Scholarship is September 30, 2021
The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) is reminding persons that the deadline to apply for the SLB Jump-Start Scholarship is September 30, 2021.
Monique Farquharson among aspiring entrepreneurs benefitting from Aston University’s scholarship programme
Monique Farquharson is among aspiring entrepreneurs benefitting from the Birmingham based Aston University’s full entrepreneur scholarship programme with grants to start their business when the course of study is complete.
$9.3 Billion In Grants Allocated To Secondary Schools For 2021/2022
Ministry of Education has allocated $9.3B in grants to secondary schools for academic year 2021, to be paid in 4 tranches, with the first disbursement in June 2021
Gov’t to Improve Coordination of Support to Students in Cuba – Johnson Smith
Kamina Johnson Smith says GOJ plans to protect the welfare of Jamaican students in Cuba experiencing challenges from the pandemic in that country.
Over 60 Adolescent Parents To Receive Scholarships And Bursaries via the WCJF’s A-STREAM Programme
More than 60 adolescent parents will receive bursaries and scholarships valued at some $3.9 million from the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), to help with their educational expenses.
The 2020/2021 Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards Awarded Two (2) Hospitality Scholarships to UTECH Students.
Food Awards chair Novia McDonald-Whyte awarded 2 scholarships to Cassania McIntyre & Amariah José Taylor who are hospitality students at UTECH
Rita Marley Celebrates 75th Birthday, Starts Annual Scholarship for Women
In honour of her 75th birthday, Rita Marley, cultural icon and founder of the Rita Marley Foundation, has announced the funding of the inaugural annual Rita Marley Scholarship.
Davia Henningham | Budding Animator Receives NCB Foundation Scholarship
Davia Henningham, a budding animator is ‘grateful’ for the opportunity to further her dreams at the University of Technology, Jamaica with a $300,000 NCB Foundation Scholarship.
How to Compose a Scholarship Reference/Recommendation Letter Template – with Samples
A Scholarship recommendation letter provides information regarding the character, qualities, community services and achievements of a candidate which fulfill the basic criteria of a chosen scholarship.
How to write an Education Loan Request Letter to your employer in Jamaica
Writing an education loan request letter to your Jamaican employer should be a must for all employed students. This education loan request letter can be very helpful in paying for your education, while securing your job.
Bank of Jamaica Celebrates 60th Anniversary with $20 Million Bursary Initiative
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is launching a $20 million bursary initiative which will see 60 students from selected primary, secondary and tertiary schools benefitting from bursaries aimed at assisting with tuition, e-learning devices, books and other miscellaneous expenses for 2021/2022.
How to Win a Scholarship in Jamaica: 10 Tips for Success post COVID-19
Learn 10 tips on how to win scholarships in Jamaica post-COVID-19 to pay for tuition in Jamaica, the Caribbean and worldwide.
Apply for the $1Million 2022 Carreras SEEK Scholarship Program
Applications are invited for the 2022 Carreras SEEK Scholarship Fund with awards valued at over J$1Million. This amazing scholarship opportunity closes Friday, July 15, 2022. Contact us for application assistance.
Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) Scholarship Propels Shanae Gordon to Academic Excellence
The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) Scholarship propels Shanae Gordon to academic excellence pursuing a degree in Bachelor’s of Education programme at G.C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sport.
UWI St Augustine Covers Scholarship Gap with Tuition Programme
UWI St Augustine Campus will cover the scholarship Gap with a 2021 Tuition Programme for Trinidadian students due to the impact of COVID-19.
CTO Scholarship Foundation offers new Scholarship in Agro/Gastronomy Studies
For the first time since its founding 24 years ago, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Scholarship Foundation will fund a scholarship for studies in agro/gastronomy-related subjects to Caribbean nationals students.
How Michael Lewis – a Jamaican theatre major beat adversity to study in the US
How a Jamaican theatre major (Michael Lewis) beat adversity to study in the US. Read the full interview about his inspiring journey to study abroad
Russell Barrett wins Oliver Clarke Graduate Scholarship in leadership and governance
Russell Barrett of St Elizabeth, is the recipient of the 2020 Hon Oliver Clarke Graduate Scholarship, which was awarded to celebrate the life and legacy of the late chair of the board of directors of The Jamaica National Group, a media mogul and Jamaican business stalwart.
10 Things You Shouldn’t Write in Your Cover Letter
10 Things You Shouldn’t Write in Your Cover Letter Who loves writing cover letter? Anyone? I understand the silence after this question. When you’re supposed to describe your passions, interests, qualifications, and skills in a formal letter, it seems like you’re losing yourself. That doesn’t make sense: you’re trying to describe everything you are and
NCST Renews Calls for Applications for National Innovation Competition
The National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST) has renewed calls for the submission of applications for the National Innovation Competition. With a fast-approaching deadline of July 31, persons are being encouraged to express their interest in one of eight categories. These are education and popularisation of science, technology and innovation; agriculture, food and agro-processing;
The Sharalee and Rafaella Smith Scholarship was Launched in Honour of Slain Siblings
A Sharalee and Rafaella Smith Scholarship was launched on Friday in honour of murdered Beulah All-Age and Infant School students Sharalee and Rafaella Smith.
Apply for the NMJI’s Adopt A Youth Foundation Scholarships (AYFS)
Apply for the 2022 NMJI’s Adopt A Youth Foundation Scholarships, its open to enrolled students in any high school, community college or university who are CURRENT members of the Adopt A Youth Foundation.