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
Agrocaelum Drone Pilots to be Trained at Caribbean Maritime Institute Agrocaelum Summary The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) has teamed with Agrocaelum Limited to train pilots for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), commonly called drones. Along with the training of pilots, there will also be testing of the drones to meet regional agricultural needs, which involve the
CMI Partners with Korean University to Boost Training SUMMARY The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) has forged a partnership with the Mokpo National Maritime Korean University to strengthen its training programmes. The entities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which will boost offerings in logistics, supply chain management, maritime transportation and engineering, customs process, freight
The Dorcas Veronica Brown Law Scholarship Number of Award(s): One (1). Value: J$100,000 annually Maximum Tenure: Three (3) years Eligibility The Dorcas Veronica Brown Law Scholarship award is available to the alumni of Glenmuir High School who are: registered Undergraduate student entering levels 1, 2, or 3 of programme; enrolled in any Faculty Criteria The award
The Inez Morrison Scholarship for Law Number of Award(s): One Value: £ 2000.00 ($J equivalent) Maximum Tenure: One (1) Year Eligibility: The award is available to full time registered students who are: Jamaican nationals; and pursuing studies leading to a first degree in any faculty. Criteria The award will be based on: verifiable financial need; high academic
Paediatric Nursing Students Advance Nursing students in paediatric advances at the University of the West Indies. The first cohort of Caribbean nurses undergoing specialist training to care for children with cancer and blood disorders have successfully completed the first semester, the University of the West Indies (UWI) has announced. Thirteen nurses from Jamaica, Barbados, The
