The JN Foundation Offers One-Year Tertiary Scholarships for 2020
The JN Foundation is offering 15 one-year tertiary scholarships to attend universities and colleges in Jamaica for the 2020/2021 academic year. Application closed October 5, 2020.
Category Archives: Jamaica scholarships
The effect of students loan debt on the Caribbean shores
By R.D. Miller Numerous nations around the world sometimes introduce rules and regulations that can be linked to another nation – student loan debt! Some, may not fit all backgrounds of different cultures and traditions. Nonetheless, many developed countries share basic principles on commonly agreed-upon approaches to similar problems. For instance, the fight against drugs, […]
The COVID-19 CARE Grant for persons with disabilities – applications are now open through the JCPD
The JCPD is encouraging persons registered with the organisation who have not yet benefited under the COVID-19 Allocation of Resources for Employees (CARE) Programme to apply for financial support.
100K Google Scholarships for online Certificates via Coursera in Data Analytics, Project Management & UX
Google announced 100,000 google scholarships in the form of three (3) new online certificate programs in data analytics, project management and user experience design on the Coursera Online Learning platform. The certificates will be created and taught by Google employees.
Ultimate 2020 Arthur Winzro Parks Engineering Scholarship
Apply for the 2020 Arthur Winzro Parks Engineering Scholarship. The award is available to all local students enrolled in engineering studies.
Overseas Examinations Commission To Administer NCTVET Exams
Managing Director of HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr Janet Dyer (right), along with Deputy Director of the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) with responsibility for the administration of examinations, Sharon Burnett (centre), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) permitting the OEC to administer the National Council on Technical and Vocational Education and Training examinations for the period November 2019 to November 2022. Witnessing the signing (at left) is Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr Kasan Troupe. The signing took place on Thursday at the OEC’s offices in Kingston (JIS photo).
Government To Provide 150 Postgraduate Scholarships For Civil Servants
Over the next five (5) years, the Government of Jamaica will be providing 150 GOJ postgraduate scholarships for civil servants, valued more than $1 billion, as part of the human capital development thrust within the public service.
Massive $1 billion Allocation for Students on PATH and Poor Relief Support
The GOJ will be allocating $1 billion in back-to-school assistance to over 200,000 children who are on the PATH programme & poor relief support.
Mico University Gets J$1.5 Million Donation To Help Students Impacted By COVID-19 from the Mico Old Students Association
The Mico Old Students Association has handed over J$1.5 million to the Mico University College COVID-19 Relief Fund to assist students impacted by the pandemic.
Manning’s School Students get Josephine Lilly Wolf Memorial scholarships
Three Interact Club members of Manning’s School here, who will be pursuing their tertiary education at The University of the West Indies, Mona, in September, were recently awarded Josephine Lilly Wolf Memorial scholarships, and grants from the Rotary Club of Savanna-la-Mar, to further their education.
