Ministry to Target Unattached Youth through YERP The Ministry of Youth and Culture will be seeking to target unattached youth between 12 and 29 years of age, through its Youth Empowerment and Reintegration Programme (YERP). The YERP is being developed for implementation, in partnership with a number of other Ministries, Departments and Agencies, more so
The University of Birmingham Distinguished Alumni Scholarship scheme The University of Birmingham are offering awards of £2,000 per alumni scholarship to outstanding alumni wishing to undertake Masters study at the University during 2017-18. he scholarship deadline is April 28, 2017. The Scholarships will be awarded to up to 50 candidates based on performance in their undergraduate studies
Hidden Figures inspires Jamaica Girls Coding Learning how to code is good for your brain’s development and can take you to the top of your chosen profession. That’s what Melanie Subratie, chairperson of Jamaica Girls Coding, told more than 80 girls, aged 11-14, from high schools and places of safety, at a special viewing of
Education Minister to Discuss Funding with Tertiary Institutions Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says he will be meeting with heads of all tertiary institutions for discussions aimed at ensuring that Government support to the sector is targeted at areas of national priority. Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon.
Wheatley says UTech’s degree critical to regional cooperation on climate change Minister of Science, Energy and Technology Dr Andrew Wheatley says the Master’s of Science in Sustainable Energy and Climate Change recently launched at the University of Technology (UTech) will play an important role in Jamaica’s collaboration with Caricom on green economy development. “It is
The 2017 West Kingston Power Partners (WKPP) Scholarship Opportunity The West Kingston Power Partners (WKPP) recognizes the need for academic advancement in order to foster economic development in Jamaica. The Company remains committed to assist in laying the building blocks for academic success in the Western Kingston Division, in which it operates. Two (2) recipients
The Soraya Amy Jackson Foundation Scholarship Program About the donor The Soraya Amy Jackson Foundation (SAJ Foundation) is a Connecticut, USA based non-for-profit that is funded in part by Milton (Phorein aka Mello Yellow) and Tara Jackson in memory of Soraya Amy Jackson and her fight against cancer. Phorein is an international reggae artist, known for hits such
The Heritage Education Funds International (HEFI) plans to increase market share in 2017 Heritage Education Funds International (HEFI) might be celebrating the payout of more than US$31 million in savings and educational assistance (scholarships) to Jamaican families since it opened doors in Jamaica in 1995, but the company is not satisfied. Heritage International Scholarship Trust
New UTech degree to fill green economy gap The topics of energy and climate change are increasingly dominating conversations from the grassroots to the lecture room and boardroom, but there are precious few locals qualified in the area. Enter the University of Technology, Jamaica new Masters UTech degree. On Thursday, the institution launched a Master
How to Apply – CSEC Bursary and Scholarships CSEC bursary and scholarships are awarded annually by the team at the NCB Foundation, which is based in Kingston. Since the start of the programme in 2003, the N.C.B. Foundation has spent over $141,000,000 million for 100,489 student entries. The programme works in partnership with the Ministry
