Applications are now open for the 2025 Chevening/JN Oliver F Clarke Scholarship, the first Chevening Partner Award to be established in Jamaica, through a two-year memorandum of understanding between the British High Commission and The Jamaica National Group.
Named in honour of the late Oliver Clarke, who was chairman of The Jamaica National Group and the RJRGLEANER Communications Group, the prestigious, fully funded, scholarship supports a Jamaican scholar pursuing a master’s degree in social justice, public administration, data analytics, information technology, actuarial science, mathematics, or education in the United Kingdom.
Interested persons may apply for the scholarship via the Chevening’s website, https://www.chevening.org, The Jamaica National Group website at www.jngroup.com, or the JN Foundation website at www.jnfoundation.com. The closing date for application is November 5.
The inaugural award was recently presented to Najae Murray, director of public relations and communication at the University Council of Jamaica, in August. Murray will be studying education and international development at the University College London.
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Claudine Allen, general manager, JN Foundation, pointed out that as part of the two-year partnership agreement, one scholarship will be awarded each year, enabling an outstanding Jamaican student to pursue academic excellence and acquire the skills and knowledge needed to drive transformation in Jamaica and beyond.
“By supporting exceptional Jamaican students through the Chevening/JN Oliver Clarke Scholarship, we are investing in future leaders who will bring innovative solutions and positive change to Jamaica and the wider region. This initiative not only honours the legacy of Mr Clarke, but also aligns with our mission to foster academic excellence and create opportunities for impactful global learning,” Allen said.
As a requirement of the Chevening/Oliver Clarke Scholarship, the award recipient must return to Jamaica to contribute their enhanced skills to the country’s development.
Source: Chevening/JN Oliver Clarke Scholarship now open as published in the Jamaica Gleaner on Thursday, September 12, 2024.