Apply for the Cuba/Jamaica Bilateral Cuba Scholarship Programme 2025-2026

Chris A. Grant

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The Government of Cuba invites applications from interested persons wishing to pursue Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies in Cuba under the Jamaica/Cuba Scholarship Programme. Deadline March 3, 2025

Cuba Scholarship Programme: The Government of Cuba invites applications from interested persons wishing to pursue Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies in Cuba under the Bilateral Cuba Scholarship Programme commencing September 2025.

Disciplines for the Cuba Scholarship Programme

Seven (7) scholarships to pursue Medicine Studies
Our (4) scholarships to pursue bachelor’s degrees in Health Technologies
One (1) scholarship to pursue Health Technologies Studies (2-3 years)
Two (2) scholarships to pursue postgraduate medical studies only for graduates from Cuban medical schools
Three (3) scholarship to pursue studies in degree courses associated with the Ministry of Higher Education of Cuba

Click HERE to see official flyer.

Cuba Scholarship Eligibility

Candidates for Undergraduate studies: Be Jamaican under the age of 25 years old (only undergraduate specialties)
Have completed sixth form
Have at least two {2} “A” Levels or CAPE Units I & II in Biology, Chemistry and Physics (for medicine studies only)
Have English at least at the CSEC level
Submit certified copies of academic certificates and transcript, school record, school leaving certificate
Personal Letter of Request indicating community involvement and leadership
2 References, School or Community Leader
Submit a certified copy of Birth Certificate & TRN
Submit certificated copy of pages of national passport {Passport should not expire before April 30, 2032 }

Candidates for Postgraduate studies:

Be Jamaicans under the age of 35
Have a Degree in General Medicine from a University in Cuba and be interested in specializing in the indicated areas.
Submit certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts
Submit a certified copy of Birth Certificate & TRN
Submit certificated copy of pages of national passport {Passport should not expire before April 30, 2032}.

Application Form

To apply for the Cuba/Jamaica Bilateral Scholarship Programme in Cuba, please follow these instructions:

Download and complete the application form.
Create a user profile via this link to upload your completed application form and complete the scholarship application process.
Submit Printed Application: A printed copy of the completed application and supporting documents must be submitted to the:
Strategic Workforce Planning & Improvement Branch
Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Main Lobby
30 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4

Contact Information

Telephone: 922-8600-12, 932-5006, 932-5080, 932-5010, 932-5090
Email: scholarships@mof.gov.jm

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: MONDAY MARCH 3, 2025 AT 2:00 PM

Benefits:

Tuition
Accommodation
Stipend
Meals Airfare ( To & From Cuba)
Study materials
Medical Insurance

Obligation
Successful candidates will be required to :

Supplement at least one year allowance for preparatory year
Sign a bond agreement at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service prior to departure
Agree to return to work in Jamaica for at least five (5) years to contribute to economic and social development of the country

Application Procedure

Applications must be done online via the Ministry’s website at www.mof.gov.jm/scholarships

Instructions to Apply are as follows: Download and complete application form, then create a user profile via www.mof.gov.jm/scholarships to upload application completed form and complete the scholarship application process.

A printed copy of the completed application and supporting documents must be submitted to the: Strategic Workforce Planning & Improvement Branch

via

Customer Service Desk
Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Main Lobby
30 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4

Telephone: 922-8600-12, 932-5006, 932-5080,932-5010, 932-5090
Email: scholarships@mof.gov.jm.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: MONDAY MARCH 3, 2025 AT 2:00 PM