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BREAKING THROUGH S “ Students beat the odds on road to academic success
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HANICE THOMPSON of Spot Valley High School grew up in the violence-prone community of Flankers in Montego Bay, St James, where she was sometimes deprived of her schooling as gunshots rang out in the community.
The periods of bloodletting, which significantly lowered her school attendance, were exacerbated by the financial strain affecting her household. But Thompson’s determination to excel resulted in her beating the odds with high academic achievements and being named most outstanding performer under the United States Ambassador’s Academic Achievement Awards (AAAA) programme. The scholar was presented with her award at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James on March 14, along with Donisha McDermot, a 17-year-old grade-11 student at Cedric Titus High School, who got the first runner-up award. During an recent interview at the US Embassy, where the awardees met with Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater, Thompson told The Gleaner she was humbled and thankful for the prestigious award.
UNDAUNTED “Flankers has been deemed a violent community but, nevertheless, I don’t let that get me down,” she said. “Also, only my father works, so it posed a [financial] problem for my education sometimes.” Thompson added: “We met struggles with my education, and my parents sought outside help to assist me in my schooling, including (assistance from my school), which helped me to pay for my subjects, and at a later date, my parents repaid them.” The lower sixth-form student, who has been successful in 10 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC), seven with distinctions, will also be sitting four subjects in the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination. In addition to the AAAA, Thompson, who is head girl at her school, has received the Jamaica Association of Principals of
Sometimes I use struggles to motivate me. I had problems with the violence in my community. I was doing 10 subjects, so it was very difficult to hand in the SBAs (school-based assessments) and I had to find time to help other students with their work.
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Secondary Schools Award for Academic Excellence, maintained top position in her class from first to sixth form, and was awarded the Principal’s Award for Outstanding Student at her graduation ceremony at the end of fifth form. She also represented her school at the Denbigh Agricultural Show, where her presentation was on ‘Instrumental Insemination of the Bee’. Thompson praised her family and the school community for their contribution to her success. “My parents and the school community have played a significant part in my achievements. They have worked hard in getting me to reach where I am today and I will continue to work hard,” she pledged. Instead of hindering her progress, Thompson said the several challenges she has endured have also played a major part in her successes. “Sometimes I use struggles to motivate me. I had problems with the violence in my community. I was doing 10 subjects, so it was very difficult to hand in the SBAs (school-
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based assessments) and I had to find time to help other students with their work,” she said. “I tried to balance all this in my time because, by doing this, it built my character and helped me to be more responsible at the end of the day,” Thompson said.
NEVER GIVE UP She thanked the US Embassy for the award and at the same time encouraged other students to work hard so that they can achieve big rewards. “I want to let people know that the struggles will be there but they should not give up. Do it one step at a time and by whatever means it takes to achieve, take it. Even if it means giving up your free time and entertainment, you will reach your goals in life,” she continued. It was no different for McDermot of Daniel Town, Trelawny, who has struggled financially but continues to maintain a high scholarly standard and has stayed at the top of her class since grade seven. The fifth-form student, who is the head
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United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Pamela Bridgewater (centre), has the attention of Shanice Thompson (right) of Spot Valley High School and Donisha McDermot of Cedric Titus High School after they visited her at the embassy last month. Shanice is the outstanding performer in the Ambassador’s Academic Achievement Awards programme while Donisha is the first runner-up.
girl at Cedric Titus, will sit eight subjects in the CSEC examinations this year. She said the AAAA motivates her to work harder and focus on her goal of becoming a medical doctor. “A lot of students do well, but because they don’t get the support and no one recognises them, they sometimes get demotivated and lose focus. So this award means a lot to me. It is good to know that I am recognised, and I am very grateful to the ambassador. She is doing a good thing and I really appreciate it,” she said.
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In my community, you don’t have a lot of girls who maintain high academic standards, so I think I can be a role model for them. I can also motivate them to do their best in their schools.
AGENT OF CHANGE McDermot has pledged to use the opportunity to be an agent of change for her peers in her rural community. “In my community, you don’t have a lot of girls who maintain high academic standards, so I think I can be a role model for them. I can also motivate them to do their best in their schools,” she added. Thompson’s strong Christian mother, Carol Thompson, had prayed to God to bless her daughter despite her living in one of the country’s toughest communities; and that prayer appears to have been answered. “It is not an easy road. When she is gone to school, I have to be on my knees praying
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for her to be back home safe. I always tell her to hold up her head to go forward because the more she does that, it will be better for her,” McDermot’s mother said. “My role in her achievement is to pray because whatever she received is not because of her, it is because of God. When I go to God, I pray for Him to help her and I know it is He who is doing the job,” she added. More than 208 high-school students have been awarded under the AAAA programme since it started in June of last year. Public affairs officer at the US Embassy, Yolanda Kerney, said the programme, which targets students from schools across the island, has been successful so far. She said the initiative is intended to encourage students who have achieved academic excellence and to underscore the commitment of the United States ambassador to education in Jamaica. “Ambassador Bridgewater is very keen on education and she understands very well the challenges of the Jamaican education system, and she wanted to do something that would in some way recognise the challenges that many of these children face and overcome to excel,” Kerney said. 3
SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS COURTS CUSTOMER GSAT SCHOLARSHIP
A N N U A L G S AT SCHOL ARSHIPS CARL LITTLE SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: High school Course of study: High school Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicants must be children of members of the credit union, have the highest GSAT score and the greatest need or persons going into or already in the high school system would have to maintain the highest average of all the applicants and have the greatest need. Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount being awarded: $250,000 Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Where tenable: All high schools Name of organisation: CG Co-operative Credit Union Organisation telephone: 967-4737 Contact name: Mr D. Goodlitt Contact title: Manager Contact email: dg_cgcoop@yahoo.com
Specialist area of study: Grade Six Achievement Test – entering secondary school Eligibility: Applicants must be Courts customers or a child/ward of a Courts customer and have shopped at any Courts store within the last five years. Qualifications: Student must have attained an overall average of 85% in their GSAT. Amount swarded: $100,000 Number of awards being offered: 29 – one per Courts store Deadline for applications: Opens in May and closes in June Name of organisation: Courts Jamaica Organisation telephone: 926-2110/4 Contact title: Public relations and promotions officer Contact name: Michelle-Ann Letman Contact number: 926-2117
JAMAICA NATIONAL GSAT SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: High school Course of study: High-school diploma Eligibility: Highest average in GSAT in the parish Age: N/A Gender: N/A
Amount awarded: J$125, 000 Number of awards being offered: 14 Deadline for applications: N/A Where tenable: At any high school Name of organisation: Jamaica National Building Society Organisation’s website: www.jnbs.com Contact email: info@jnbs.com Contact name: (Ministry of Education identifies recipients)
JAMAICA NATIONAL GSAT SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: N/A Course of study: High school diploma Eligibility: Member of the JN Schools Savings programme Age: N/A Gender: N/A Amount awarded: J$125, 000 Number of awards being offered: Three Deadline for applications: N/A Where tenable: At any high school Name of organisation: Jamaica National Building Society Organisation’s website: www.jnbs.com Contact email: info@jnbs.com Contact name: (Ministry of Education identifies recipients)
TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIPS ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF JAMAICA Specialist area of study: School of Business Administration/Accounting Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Third year Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: Two Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Contact title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
JAMAICA BANKERS ASSOCIATION (G. ARTHUR BROWN MEMORIAL) Specialist area of study: School of Business Administration/Finance Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Fourth year Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: Not specified 4
Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Jamaica Bankers Association Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Specialist area of study: Business Administration (Accounting) Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Fourth year (3.6 GPA) Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: PricewaterhouseCoopers Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact Email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
PRIVATE SECTOR ORGANISATION OF JAMAICA (G. ARTHUR BROWN MEMORIAL) Specialist area of study: School of Business Administration/Finance
Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Fourth year Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: One (1) Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Private Sector Organization of Jamaica. Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
KPMG JAMAICA (KPMG ACCOUNTING) Specialist area of study: School of Business Administration Course of Study: Degree Eligibility: Second year, interest in accounting as a career Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: $200,000 Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organization awarding scholarship: KPMG Accounting Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
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KPMG ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIP TO UWI Specialist area of study: Accounting Course of study: BSc Accounting Eligibility: Jamaican Nationals entering Year II of the bachelor’s programme majoring in accounting. Evaluation criteria: Award will be based on high academic achievement and verifiable financial need. Age: Not specified Gender: Not specified Amount awarded: J$200, 000 per year for two years Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: As stipulated by the institution Method of selection: A panel comprising personnel from the university and KPMG will interview shortlisted candidates. Where tenable: University of the West Indies Where to apply: UWI website. KPMG does not accept applications. Name of organisation: KPMG Organisation telephone & fax number: (876) 966-6640 Organisation’s website: http://www.kpmg.com.jm Organisation email: firmmail@kpmg.com.jm Contact title: Human resource manager Contact name: Graceann Miller Contact number: (876) 922-6640 ext 2112
Church wants back its schools? Anglicans might not renew lease on 61 schools sometimes you just hear it,” Gascoigne explained. Currently, there is an outstanding issue as it relates to Guanaboa Vale All-Age School in St Mary, where it was announced that the school is scheduled to be closed, with the number of children on roll, 72, being the main reason.
Carl Gilchrist Gleaner Writer
HE ANGLICAN Church is threatening not to renew the lease arrangements with the Government for 61 primary and basic schools across the island, claiming breaches of the lease agreements. It is understood that one other religious denomination has already written to the Ministry of Education advising that leases on its schools will not be renewed, citing the same issues. The lease arrangements, each for 49 years, have all expired, and Director of Anglican Schools Gloria Gascoigne says based on issues with the Government, the lease arrangements might not be renewed. “All the leases that the Anglican held with the Ministry of Education have expired and because of what has been happening, coming out of the Ministry of Education, the Reece Committee is giving serious thought not to renew the leases,” Gascoigne told The Gleaner at the end of the three-day Anglican synod at Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort in Ocho Rios recently.
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NO CONSULTATION Added to that, the announcement was made that the building would then be used to house an agro-processing plant – all this without consulting the church, which owns the property. But according to Gascoigne, while the number of students on roll isn’t great, there was no way the church would allow for the displacement of the children. In addition, the principal at the school was making plans to uplift the school and community at large, the director said. She explained: “The principal spent three years doing a needs
assessment and came up with a project. She has already started to train and have certified people as tour guides. It’s very historical where the school is – underground caves and so on. She pulled the community in, where they would do crafts ... . She started an apiary, and there were other things, and she shared that document and the church was in agreement with it.” She continued: “(The principal) also said there were young people who needed training, so she wanted to partner with HEART Trust/NTA to do classes and skills because they had the space. It’s not that you don’t want Government to get involved, but I think the procedure was wrong. “If you know the building belongs to the church, at least have some conversation with them and say, ‘This is what we’re doing. How can we work together?’ And tell us what plans will be in place for those children. You can’t displace children.”
CHURCHES REPRESENTED Established in 2009, the Reece Committee is made up of representatives of churches which own public schools, with the purpose of addressing issues facing all their schools and education in general. These churches include the Anglican Church, Associated Gospel Assemblies, Baptist, Church of God, Methodist, Moravian, Roman Catholic, Society of Friends (Quakers) and United. The Anglican Church owns more schools than any other group or organisation in Jamaica. It currently owns 214 schools, including over 100 primary and allage, 83 early-childhood, 10 preparatory, four junior high, 11 high, and one tertiary. Under the lease arrangement, the church would lease the property to the Government, which would be directly in charge, and the church is represented on the boards. Should the leases not be renewed, it would mean the schools would become church schools, with the church having more input, including control of the board. In fact, the biggest
This national monument, St Peter’s Anglican Church, is 216 years old and can seat up to 1,000 people. Identical in name and appearance to a church in Falmouth, England, this St Peter’s in Falmouth, Trelawny, mistakenly received a clock originally intended for its English namesake. A second one was subsequently built for the original St Peter’s in Falmouth, England. difference would be the composition of the school board. As a leased school run by the Government (at primary level), the church would have one representative on the board, which would be the chairman. As a church school, the church would have four representatives on the board, including the chairman. Gascoigne said should the church take back the schools, the Government would still be
responsible for paying the teachers. She said issues prompting the action include the noninvolvement of the church in certain changes that are taking place at some schools, which are in breach of the lease agreement. “We (Church and Government) had a discussion and it was said when you’re doing policies that are going to affect the school, (the Government should) share it with us. But this never happens;
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The UWI Alumni Pledge As a graduate of the University of the West Indies, I commit myself to uphold the ideals and goals of my alma mater. My conduct and voice shall reflect the commitment to excellence of ‘The Light Rising From The West’, as I fulfil my social and professional responsibilities and serve my community and region. I will strive to ensure the UWI’s place as a Caribbean icon: the catalyst for Caribbean development and leadership. It is a legacy that I will proudly help build for future generations. The UWI – first in our hearts and first in our region. FILE
Students at the University of the West Indies, Mona, ceremony for the presentation of graduates on November 4, 2011.
A L L FA C U LT I E S A N D PROGRAMMES ARCHBISHOP SAMUELS E. CARTER, S.J FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP Specialist area of study: Law, Medicine, Education, Social Work Course of study: Graduate degree in Law, Medicine, Education, Social Work Eligibility: First degree and GPA of 2.5 Age: N/A Gender: Male/Female Amount awarded: J$500, 000 Number of awards being offered: Two Deadline for applications: June 30, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Name of organisation: Archbishop Carter Foundation Organisation telephone: 927-9915 Organisation’s website: www.archbishopcarterfoundation.org Organisation email: rcabkgn@cwjamaica.com Contact title: Chairman Contact name: Archbishop Donald Reece
AAMM CO-OPERATIVE CREDIT UNION LTD Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Final-year members or members’ children. Age: N/A Gender: Both 6
Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: One (1) Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding Scholarship: AAMM Co-operative Credit Union Ltd Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
BRYAN’S BOOKSTORE Specialist area of study: N/A Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Second year Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: Eight (8) Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Bryan’s Bookstore Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
CARRERAS SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Not specified Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Second-, third- and fourth-year students Age: N/A
Gender: Both Amount awarded: $50,000.00 Number of awards being offered: Five Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Carreras Limited Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
CARRERAS REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Not specified Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Second-, third- and fourth-year students from each county (Surrey, Middlesex, Cornwall) Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: $300,000.00 Number of awards being offered: Three Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Carreras Limited Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
CARRERAS POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Not specified
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Course of study: Master’s Eligibility: Must be attending any recognised University worldwide Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: $1.6 million Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Carreras Limited Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
CARRERAS (JCF) SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Not specified Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Second-, third- and fourth-year students who are currently members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force Age: N/A Gender: both Amount awarded: $1.6 million Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Carreras Limited Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
FLOYDS KNOBS, Ind (AP): ARISSA HALL isn’t your typical business tycoon. The Floyd Central High School (FCHS) sophomore doesn’t dress in high-powered business suits in her position as assistant manager of Highlander Outfitters. In fact, Hall’s more likely to sport a backpack rather than a briefcase as she helps run one of the largest school-based spirit wear stores in Indiana staffed exclusively by students. For the past five years, FCHS teacher Chris Street has helped young entrepreneurs like Hall to learn about the realities of the corporate world by incorporating this handson approach to his business management class. Having to maintain a waiting list due to the popularity of the course, Street limits the class size to 35 students each semester. His lesson curriculum helps teach business basics while the first-hand marketplace experience reinforces important fundamentals that a book might not be able to fully explain. Three days a week, the high-schoolers attend class where they study key corporate concepts. On the other two days, they apply those theories by running the school’s inhouse spirit wear store. Once a semester, students must also sell their wares at an additional event, such as a football or basketball game.
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KEEPING COST LOW As of April, Street expects Highlander Outfitters to sell close to US$30,000 in merchandise for the year. With a profit margin of 10 to 20 per cent, he advises his students to keep the cost of the product as low as possible so more people can purchase the items. “We don’t make a big profit to begin with. We try to keep our costs down. T-shirts are only US$10. Hoodies are only US$25 because we want to get as much product out there so
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we can increase school spirit and get Floyd Central out in the community,” Street said. “Any money we make goes back in to buy new products. It goes back in to new product lines or to expand our inventory.” Street also said the class donates baskets and other merchandise to various FCHS organisations like the alumni association for special events. No public funds or taxpayer dollars subsidise the store. It survives the same way as businesses must in the real world – through providing a good product at a reasonable price.
BUSINESS KEY “We have to make money in order to survive,” he said. “Although there’s a safety net for the kids, as a whole, we have to be efficient and productive. We are an actual business. We operate based on sales, quality and efficiency just as any business does. We stand alone.” Recognising few classes promote such independence, Hall said she finds the ability to learn from her mistakes makes the course unique. Kids see the consequences of their actions, just like in the real world. Hall thinks this, and other features, will help prepare her for her dream of becoming a hospital CEO after college. “I like how (Street) lets us do our own thing so we can see what it’s like when we are on our own. He lets us take charge and run things. He lets us see what happens when we make a mistake,” Hall said. “I think it’s a very unique class. It’s something that a lot of schools don’t offer.”
Street also thinks that allowing students to learn from their mistakes will benefit all his scholars in the future. “One great thing that we have is a lot of student-directed programmes. And we give them a bit of a safety net where it’s safe to make the mistakes now,” he said. “They need to make mistakes to learn from them. If I tell them everything, they’re never going to be independent thinkers. They’re never going to have that entrepreneur spirit that they need.” Senior Brantley Seawright hopes to become one such leader. Attending the University of Mississippi this fall, he wants to
major in psychology and eventually open up his own practice. “I want to open my own psychology business after college,” Seawright said. “When I found out they offered an actual business management class, I knew that would be beneficial to me.” Street believes the class benefits students like Seawright regardless of whether they plan to enter the business world or not. All pupils, he said, learn great interpersonal skills through the store, not to mention the capacity to deal with a myriad of people. “Business is everywhere. All those skills (the students are learning) can translate into any career,” Street said. “Even if you’re not a business student, you can come in and take this course and learn something.” Information from: News and Tribune, Jeffersonville, Ind., http://www.newsandtribune.com FILE
From left: Scholarship winners Dwight Phoenix, Shantell Phoenix, Sanjay Smith and Christopher Cameron pose with Gaynor Russell, president, Jamaican American Cultural Association in Charlotte, North Carolina. The organisation donated scholarships valued at US$2,000 to the students last December.
CHICAGO CONCERNED JAMAICANS SPORTS (ALFRED SANGSTER) Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree/Diploma Eligibility: Final year (Must be involved in Sports) Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Chicago Concerned Jamaicans Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
DENNIS JOHNSON SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Third- and fourth-year athletes Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: $50,000.00 Number of awards being offered: One (1) Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Dennis Johnson Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219 THE GLEANER 2012 SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS | TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012
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Specialist area of study: Jamaican graduates of local universities Course of study: Master’s or PhD Eligibility: Persons with first-class honours, upper-second class honours, or a lower second-class honours bachelor's degree in the humanities or social sciences who wishes to continue their studies in the US Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: Full scholarships: tuition, living expenses and books, etc. Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: Late May Where tenable: At a US university and is not awarded for online/distance study or to persons who have already started studies in the USA. Name of organisation: Embassy of the United States of America, Kingston Organisation telephone: 702-6000 Organisation’s website: kingston.usembassy.gov Organisation email: N/A Contact title: The Public Affairs Section Contact personnel: Cultural affairs specialist and cultural affairs assistant Contact email: KingstonExchanges@state.gov Contact number: 702-6113/702-6209
Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree Eligibility: First year. Must be a past student St Elizabeth Technical High School Age: N/A Gender: both Amount awarded: $300,000.00 Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: M&M Jamaica Limited. Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
FULBRIGHT/LASPAU FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (THREE GRANTS PER YEAR) Specialist area of study: All fields included, with the exception of medicine, nursing, and dentistry. Course of study: Master’s or doctorate. Eligibility: Lecturers at tertiary level institutions in Jamaica Age: N/A Gender: N/A Amount awarded: Full scholarships: tuition, living expenses and books, etc. Number of awards being offered: One (1) Deadline for applications: Late May Where tenable: At a US university and is not awarded for online/distance study or to persons who have already started studies in the USA. Name of organisation: Embassy of the United States of America, Kingston Organisation telephone: 702-6000 Organisation’s website: kingston.usembassy.gov Organisation email: N/A Contact title: The Public Affairs Section Contact personnel: Cultural affairs specialist and cultural affairs assistant Contact email: KingstonExchanges@state.gov Contact number: 702-6113/702-6209
GRACEKENNEDY FOUNDATION Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree Eligibility: First-, second-, third- & fourth-year students Age: 25 years old or younger Gender: Both Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards offered: Not specified 8
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Kirk Nugent (right), motivational speaker and poet, speaks with Xavier Gillette (left) while Ravell Wint looks on during a Sagicor schools motivational talk at Jamaica College in St Andrew last month. Nugent challenges preconceived notions about success and self-actualisation. Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: GraceKennedy Foundation Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
GRACEKENNEDY FOUNDATION (BRUCE RICKARDS) Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree Eligibility: First-, second-, third- & fourthyear Kingston College graduates Age: N/A Gender: male Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: GraceKennedy Foundation Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
GRACEKENNEDY FOUNDATION (CARLTON ALEXANDER MEMORIAL) Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree Eligibility: First-, second-, third- & fourthyear Jamaica College graduates, Age: N/A Gender: Male Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: GraceKennedy Foundation Where tenable: University of Technology
Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
LAWRENCE BURROW TRUST Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree Eligibility: 1st Year Age: N/A Gender: both Amount awarded: £1,000 each Number of awards being offered: Six Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding Scholarship: Lawrence Burrow Trust Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
M & M JAMAICA LONGVILLE PARK Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree Eligibility: First-, second-, third- & fourthyear, must be a resident in the Longville Park community of Clarendon Age: N/A Gender: both Amount awarded: $200,000.00 Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: M&M Jamaica Limited. Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
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Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree Eligibility: First-, second-, third- & fourth-year students. Must be a past student of Tivoli High School Age: N/A Gender: both Amount awarded: $200,000 Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding Scholarship: M&M Jamaica Limited. Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & YOUTH (UTECH OPEN) Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree Eligibility: First-, second-, third and fourthyear students Age: N/A Gender: both Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: not specified Organisation awarding scholarship: Ministry of Education & Youth Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
SOUTH CAROLINA LODGE Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Final year Age: N/A Gender: (Preferably male) Amount awarded: not specified Number of awards offered: Not specified Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: South Carolina Lodge Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
Do you want to study at UTech? The following is a series of frequently asked questions by persons interested in attending the University of Technology, Jamaica. If you have any further questions, which are not listed below, please mail them to us at prospectinfo@utech.edu.jm.
HOW DO I APPLY? All applicants are encouraged to apply online. The online process is designed to make the submission of your application as easy and accurate as possible and should last approximately 20 minutes. Applicants who are unable to apply online must either print an application form from the university’s website or obtain one from the Admissions and Enrolment Office.
HOW SHOULD I SEND IN PAPER APPLICATION? Application forms are available from the Admissions and Enrolment Office and on the university’s website. A non-refundable application fee of J$1,000 for Jamaican residents and US$40 for non-Jamaicans must be paid at the Accounts Department before the collection of application forms or upon submission of application forms downloaded from the website. All
downloaded application forms and proof of qualifications must be submitted to an admissions representative along with the receipt of payment.
HOW SHOULD I SEND IN SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS? Submit certified documentary evidence. Copies of academic, birth and marriage certificates must be submitted along with the completed application form. These copies must be certified and stamped only by a minister of religion, justice of the peace, attorney-at-law or medical practioner. Original documents should only be submitted upon request by the university. Documents that have been tampered with will not be accepted and the applicant will forfeit chances of admission to the university. Applications and supporting documents must be returned to the Admissions and Enrolment Office by 4 p.m. on application deadline. Transcripts from other tertiary institutions must also be submitted by the closing date for receipt of applications. It is not necessary to obtain a transcript from a secondary school. Forms not properly completed, without proof of processing fee (for
applications submitted manually), or without supporting documentation will not be processed.
WHEN IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THIS YEAR? All applicants are encouraged to apply early for priority consideration. There are two options when applying for admission, early-bird option and regular option. Late applications are only considered if there is space in the programme. The early-bird option is recommended primarily for highly qualified applicants, summer applicants and international applicants who would like an early decision on their application. Any applicant may apply during this period. Applications submitted during this period will be considered for admission and given an early decision. An early-bird applicant is one who has submitted an application along with supporting documentation by the stipulated deadline. The regular option is the standard application option. Applicants should apply by the following deadlines: December 1, 2011 – early-bird deadline January 31, 2012 – regular deadline
DOES THE UNIVERSITY ACCEPT LATE APPLICATIONS?
Late applications will only be considered if there is space in the programmes. If there is no space in the programme, the application will be considered for the next academic year. Applicants submitting late applications should follow the normal procedure for submission of applications.
SHOULD I REAPPLY IF I WAS DENIED ENTRY IN A PREVIOUS APPLICATION PERIOD? Yes. Applications submitted for an academic year are applicable to
only that period, and is not carried over into the following academic year. Therefore, once entry is denied, applicants will need to resubmit another application.
WHAT IS THE ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR UTECH? The minimum requirement for entry to a bachelor’s programme is five CSEC or O’Level passes, including mathematics and English. The entry varies according to the programme. Please visit the summary of programmes for the PLEASE SEE UTECH, 10
Glencore AG Scholarships Glencore AG in co-ordination with the Bauxite and Alumina Trading Company of Jamaica Limited (BATCO) invites applicants for the Glencore AG Scholarships, from residents of parishes where bauxite is mined, to pursue undergraduate degree courses at UCJ accredited universities in Jamaica. ELIGIBILITY Applicants should: (i) be below the age of thirty (30) years of age on October 1, 2012; (ii) have resided for at least five years in one of the bauxite parishes of St. Catherine, Clarendon, Manchester, St. Ann and St. Elizabeth; (iii) be accepted for full-time study in the field of science and technology or sport; or (iv) be already in a programme of undergraduate study in any of the abovementioned fields of study at a university and having a minimum B average. VALUE Three scholarships are being offered for a three year period each with a value of J$325,000/year. HOW TO APPLY Application forms are available at BATCO, PCJ Building, 36 Trafalgar Road Kingston 10.
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Shantal Pellington examines the various programme offerings for prospective students attending the University of Technology’s open-house session at its campus last year.
DEADLINE A completed application form along with supporting documents must be returned no later than July 1, 2012 addressed to: The Managing Director Bauxite & Alumina Trading CO. 36 Trafalgar Road Kingtson 10 Only shortlisted candidates will receive notification.
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specific requirements for your programme of interest. Is there any special entry requirement for mature students who are not eligible for admissions under the normal requirements? People who are 25 years of age and above, who are not eligible for admission under the normal entry requirements may apply for mature entry provided that they have demonstrated potential suitability for university undergraduate studies by virtue of attainments and/or relevant work experience. The top of the first page of the application form should be clearly marked ‘Mature entry’. Such applications will be considered individually and a portfolio attesting to these attainments must accompany the application. Applicants may be required to attend interviews and/or special tests designed to assess their command of the English language, numeracy, and reasoning ability.
HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE TO APPLY TO UTECH? An applicant will be considered for a programme if s/he meets the normal matriculation requirements, and is at least 17 years of age by December of the year of admission.
WHEN WILL I KNOW IF I HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED? Early-bird applicants will be given a decision no later than January 31, 2012. Regular applicants will be given a decision no later than May 31, 2012. Applicants to summer programmes will be advised of their status by March 31, 2012. Each applicant who is offered a place at the university will be so advised by a letter from the Admissions Office. These applicants are required to pay a non-refundable enrolment commitment fee. This fee will be applied to the university fees upon enrolment. An applicant’s acceptance can only be confirmed if the enrolment commitment fee has been paid. Please contact the Admissions and Enrolment Office at admissions@utech.edu.jm for additional information.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID? A limited number of Financial Aid Office Grants are given to students who are experiencing severe 10
economic hardships. They assist with tuition fees, minor medical expenses, lunch (tickets for cafeteria), bus fares, books, rent and clothing for teaching practice and seminars/workshops. Grants are not normally given to first-year students. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. They are required to complete the prescribed form and submit it with a letter attesting to need from a minister of religion, justice of the peace, lecturer or last school principal. Applicants will be interviewed and assessed on a caseby-case basis. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for further information
CAN I STUDY FULL TIME OR PART TIME? Students’ status will be based on the number of credits taken per semester and not the time of day they attend classes. This means that a student has the option to enrol as a full-time or as a part-time student based on the number of credits that he/she chooses to take.
ARE BOOKS INCLUDED IN TUITION & FEES? No. Unfortunately books are not included in tuition & fees.
DO STUDENTS HAVE TO LIVE ON CAMPUS? The University currently provides a limited number of residential facilities for full-time students. There are six halls of residence, two of which are assigned to male students; the remaining four are assigned to females. Boarding application forms are attached to all undergrad programme application forms. Interested persons are required to complete the form and return it to the Front Desk, Main Administration Building, by the end of January. Applications may also be downloaded from the UTech website at www.utechjamaica.edu.jm. The Accommodation Office also assists students in finding affordable and comfortable off-campus accommodation. For further information, kindly contact the Accommodation Officer, Students Services Building, extension 2191, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday or email boarding4@utech.edu.jm
http://www.utech.edu.jm/office s/Admissions/FAQ.html
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Sharon Reid, (left) president of the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools, presents the best overall performance in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations to Miltonia Thompson, first runner-up of The Mannings School, and Andrew Ellis, second runner-up of Glenmuir High School, at the National Awards Ceremony for Outstanding Performances in CSEC for 2011. SYDNEY A. PHILLIPS MEMORIAL Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree Eligibility: 3rd & 4th year must be residents of St Mary Age: N/A Gender: both Amount awarded: $100,000 each Number of awards being offered: Two Organisation awarding scholarship: Sydney A. Phillips Memorial Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Final year (at least B+ Average) Age: N/A Gender: both Amount awarded: $150,000.00 each Number of awards being offered: Four Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of Technology Organisation awarding scholarship: University of Technology, Jamaica Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION (ALFRED SANGSTER) Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Final year (at least a B+ average) Age: N/A Gender: both Amount awarded: $150,000.00 Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: University of Technology, Jamaica, Students’ Union Where tenable: University of Technology
Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA STUDENTS’ UNION (PRESIDENT) Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree/Diploma Eligibility: Final-year, full-time, part-time ane evening at least a B– average Age: N/A Gender: both Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: One (1) Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: University of Technology, Jamaica, Students’ Union Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION VP A/A CLUBS & SOCIETIES Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Eligibility: Third-year, full-time, part-time and evening at least a B– average Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: not specified Number of awards being offered: Not specified Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: University of Technology, Jamaica, Students’ Union Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
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UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION VP PUBLIC RELATIONS Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Seconnd-year, full-time, parttime & evening at least a B- average Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: Not specified Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: University of Technology, Jamaica, Students’ Union Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION VP FINANCE Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree Eligibility: First year, full-time, part-time and evening at least a B- average Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: N/A Number of awards being offered: Not specified Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: University of Technology, Jamaica, Students’ Union Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: not specified Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: University of Technology, Jamaica, Students’ Union Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION (EMMANUEL AKINDELE MEMORIAL Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree, Diploma, Certificate Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th year international students (Jamaicans NOT eligible) full-time, part-time & evening at least a B– average Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: Not specified Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: University of Technology, Jamaica, Students’ Union Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer
Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, STUDENTS’ UNION (DENDREA MORRIS MEMORIAL) Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree, Diploma, Eligibility: First-, second-, third- or fourthyear, full-time, part-time and evening, at least a B- average. (Physically disabled students only) Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: not specified Number of awards being offered: Not specified Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: University of Technology, Jamaica, Students’ Union Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION PART-TIME/ EVENING STUDENT Specialist area of study: Must be a parttime student Course of study: Degree, Diploma, Eligibility: First-, second-, third- or fourthyear, full-time and part-time, at least a Baverage Age: N/A
Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree, Diploma, Eligibility: Second-, third- or fourth-year, full-time, student, must be a returning resident on hall with at least a B- average Age: N/A Gender: Female Amount awarded: not specified Number of awards being offered: Not specified Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: University of Technology, Jamaica, Students’ Union Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree, Diploma, Eligibility: Second-, third- and fourth-year, full-time student must be a returning resident on hall with at least a B- average Age: N/A Gender: Male Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: Not specified Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: University of Technology, Jamaica, Students’ Union Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Eligibility: First- and second-year, full-time, part-time and evening at least a B- average Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: Not specified Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: University of Technology, Jamaica, Students’ Union Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Third- and fourth-year, full-time, part-time and evening at least a B– average
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION FEMALE HALL CHAIRPERSON
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION MALE HALL CHAIRPERSON
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION ECECUTIVE SECRETARY
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION VP STUDENT SERVICES
Gender: Both Amount awarded: not specified Number of awards being offered: Not specified Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: University of Technology, Jamaica, Students’ Union Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND SPORTS Specialist area of study: Must be a Faculty of Science and Sports student Course of study: Degree, Diploma, Eligibility: First-, second-, third- or fourth-year, full-time and part-time at least a B- average Students of the Hydel Group of Schools at the Gleaner’s Youthlink CSEC Age: N/A
Seminar at the Girls Guide Association on Waterloo Road last year.
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Gender: both Amount awarded: not specified Number of awards being offered: Not specified Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: University of Technology, Jamaica, Students’ Union Where tenable: UTech Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie
Brando Hayden (left), assistant general manager, Jamaica National Building Society Treasury and Investments, in discussion with the boys at the Jamaica National (JN) Parish Grade Six Achievement Test awardees scholarship reception, held at JN’s HalfWay-Tree branch in St Andrew last year. The boys were among 25 recipients at the function.
UTECH FOUNDATION Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Second year, at least B average Age: under 25 Gender: both Amount awarded: covers tuition Number of awards being offered: Not specified Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: UTech Foundation Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
UWI (MONA) & COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION (EZRA LEWIS MEMORIAL) Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Second-year members or children of members of the credit union Age: N/A Gender: both Amount awarded: not specified Number of awards being offered: One (1) Organisation awarding Scholarship: UWI (Mona) & Community Co-operative Credit Union Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219
VMBS MASTER PLAN HEAD START SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area: Degree, diploma, and masters Course of study: N/A Eligibility/Qualifications: Be an active VMBS Master Plan saver, completed a Master Plan Application Form, not be a recipient of any other scholarship in the given year, should be attendin a local tertiary institution and in final year of studies. Age: 18 years and over Gender: Both Amount awarded: $150,000 Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for Applications: July 6, 2012 Where tenable: Local Tertiary Institution Organisation awarding scholarship: VMBS Organisation telephone number: 754-8627 Organisation’s website: www.vmbs.com Organisation email: clover.moore@vmbs.com Contact name: Clover Moore 12
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VMBS FUTURE PLAN HEAD START SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area: Degree, Diploma, A'Level Course of study: N/A Eligibility/Qualifications: Be an active VMBS Future Plan Saver, completed Future Plan Scholarship Form, sat CXC &/ or GCE O’Levels and have been accepted in a local tertiary institution to pursue degree studies or GCE A’ Levels. Must not be a recipient of any other scholarship in the given year. Age: 16-18 years old Gender: Both Amount awarded: $120,000 for up to four years Number of awards being offered: Three Deadline for Applications: July 6, 2012 Where tenable: Local tertiary institution Organisation awarding scholarship: VMBS Organisation telephone number: 754-8627 Organisation’s website: www.vmbs.com Organisation email: clover.moore@vmbs.com Contact name: Clover Moore Contact title: Manager, PR & corporate affairs
FIRST GENERATION Specialist Area: Local programme offered by University College of the Caribbean Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicants must be a first-generation family member seeking higher education, demonstrate financial need and high academic performance. Applicants should provide a written essay of the importance of attaining higher education and the difference it will make in their life. Age: N/A Gender: N/A Amount awarded: $115,000 each Number of awards being offered: Four Deadline for Applications: June 30 or Nov 30 2012
Where tenable: University College of the Caribbean Organisation awarding scholarship: University College of the Caribbean Foundation Organisation telephone number: 876-5113996 Organisation’s website: www.ucc.edu.jm Contact email: sholmes@uccjm.com
FOUNDER’S DAY Specialist area: Local programme offered by University College of the Caribbean (UCC) Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicants must be a member of Andrews Memorial Seventhday Adventist Church. Applicants may be new, re-entering or a continuing student. Recipients will be assessed according to financial need and previous academic history. Award is for local programmes only. Age: N/A Gender: N/A Amount awarded: $200,000-$500,000; varies Number of awards being offered: Two to four Deadline for applications: November 30, 2012 Where tenable: UCC Organisation awarding Scholarship: Andrew’s Memorial SDA Committee Organisation telephone number: 876-9770746 or 876-920-5281 Contact name: Dr Novie Younger Contact email: novie.younger@uwimona.edu.jm Organisation’s website: www.ucc.edu.jm Organisation’s email: direct@ucc.edu.jm
GERALDINE ADAMS’ HOPE Specialist area: Local programme offered by University College of the Caribbean Eligibility/Qualifications: Priority will be given to an applicant who is or has been a resident of a girls’ home in any of the parishes that UCC has a campus; be a high school graduate meeting normal matriculation requirements for any diploma, and must have recommendation letters from the home, as well as, her high school. Applicants must provide a written essay
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describing her purpose for continuing education and plans for future development. If no such candidate applies, young women facing extreme circumstances would be considered. Age: N/A Gender: Female Amount awarded: $50,000 each Number of awards being offered: Five Deadline for applications: June 30 or Nov 30, 2012 Where tenable: University College of the Caribbean Organisation awarding Scholarship: UCC Foundation Telephone number: 511-3996 Contact email: sholmes@uccjm.com Organisation’s website: www.ucc.edu.jm Organisation’s email: direct@ucc.edu.jm
HANDS UP Specialist area: Local programme offered by UCC Eligibility/Qualifications: A rural applicant whose education has been interrupted and who finds it necessary to resume studies due to the changing demands in their lives. Applicant must demonstrate a financial need for assistance with their educational expenses to improve their marketable skills. Preference will be given to heads of household and proven academic achievers. Age: N/A Gender: N/A Amount awarded: $50,000 each Number of awards being offered: 14 – one for each parish Deadline for applications: June 30 or Nov 30, 2012 Where tenable: UCC Organisation awarding scholarship: UCC Foundation Telephone number: 511-3996 Contact email: sholmes@uccjm.com Organisation’s website: www.ucc.edu.jm Organisation’s email: direct@ucc.edu.jm
University of California reports jump in out-of-state admissions
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) : HE PERCENTAGE of nonCalifornians admitted to University of California (UC) campuses next fall has spiked dramatically, officials reported last Tuesday, meaning more tuition for the financially troubled system, but anxiety for residents who worry they are being squeezed out of the prestigious schools. A record 80,289 students, nearly two-thirds of the 126,455 students who applied as freshmen to a UC school, were accepted at one of the public system’s nine undergraduate campuses, officials said. Of that number, 18,846 students, or more than 23 per cent of the freshmen, are from out- of-state or abroad and will have to pay nearly three times more than California residents if they decide to enrol. The figures reflect a marked increase from last year when 18 per cent of freshmen admitted were not from California. And it’s almost double the percentage of foreign and out-of-state students who gained admission for fall 2009. Every campus except Berkeley, where the number of non-residents admitted declined from a year ago, accepted significantly more international and out-of-state students for the fall 2012 term, preliminary data show. At the same time, four campuses – Los Angeles, Irvine, Merced and Santa Barbara – admitted fewer Californians.
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DISTURBING TREND Governor Jerry Brown said he was disturbed by the trend, and used it as an opportunity to promote a November ballot proposition asking voters to approve a higher sales tax and higher income taxes on those making US$250,000 a year or more. “I don’t like it at all,” Brown told reporters in Sacramento after addressing a meeting of the California Medical Association. “This is ugly, and we’d better do everything we can to slow it down and even reverse it.” Even though the system has stepped up recruitment of students from outside the state, 61,443 Californians – 3.6 per cent more than last year – still gained admission to a UC school, though not necessarily to one of the campuses they hoped to attend.
That increase is due to the system accepting roughly 7,900 more freshmen than it did last year. But because the system received so many more applications across the board, the admission rate for in-state students dropped from 69.7 per cent last year to 65.8 per cent for this year.
PARENTS WORRIED “I don’t see how it couldn’t make us worried that our kids are going to have a much harder time getting into the local schools. It’s distressing,” said Berkeley resident Carrie Hibbs, whose daughter is a high school junior hoping to attend the University of California at Santa Barbara in the fall of 2013. “It just means there will be a trickle-down effect, with more students looking to Cal State schools and them becoming more competitive and crowded, so it’s going to affect a lot of us.” Kate Jeffery, the UC system’s interim director of undergraduate admissions, acknowledged that California high school students whose education is subsidised by the state are facing stiffer competition from non-residents “who are paying their own way, if you will”. Non-residents will pay about US$36,078 in tuition in the coming academic year, compared with US$13,200 for residents. “The issue with the California resident students is a funding problem, the amount of money we get from the state to educate students,” Jeffery said. “That amount has not increased.”
TOO EARLY TO ASSESS Because not all students who are admitted end up enrolling, it is still too early to say what proportion of the freshman class will come from outside California, she said. Last year, non-residents accepted their admission offers at lower rates than in-state students, and ended up comprising about 12 per cent of the freshmen who planned to enrol in the fall. Jeffery sought to emphasise the benefits of building a student body that has more non-Californians. Apart from the financial contribution, out-of-state students bring geographical and cultural diversity to campuses, she said. THE GLEANER 2012 SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS | TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012
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INNER-CITY YOUTH OPPORTUNITY Specialist area: Local programme offered by UCC Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicant must be enrolled in the Youth Leadership Training Program hosted by the Jamaican Chamber of Commerce, demonstrate strong leadership skills and community involvement. Preference will be given to candidates under the age of 21 years. Recipient will be chosen based on grades in interview scores. Age: N/A Gender: N/A Amount awarded: $48,000-$88,000 each Number of awards being offered: 14 – one for each parish Deadline for applications: Varies Where tenable: UCC Organisation awarding scholarship: Jamaica Chamber of Commerce and UCC Telephone number: 511-3997 Contact email: whunter@uccjm.com Organisation’s website: www.ucc.edu.jm Organisation’s email:direct@ucc.edu.jm
PATHFINDERS Specialist area: Local programme offered by UCC Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicant should be a recent high school graduate or UCC diploma graduate, qualify for entry into Associate Degree Programme; demonstrate a high level of financial need, strong leadership skills and previous involvement with either UCC student programmes or in the case of new students, strong involvement in community or church activities. Age: N/A Gender: N/A Amount awarded: $100,000 each Number of awards being offered: Three (3) Deadline for applications: June 30 or Nov 30 2012 Where tenable: UCC Organisation awarding scholarship: UCC Foundation Telephone number: 511-3996 Contact email: sholmes@uccjm.com Organisation’s website: www.ucc.edu.jm Organisation email: direct@ucc.edu.jm
OUR CHILDREN/OUR FUTURE Specialist area: Local programme offered by UCC Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicants must be children of UCC employees, recent high school graduates with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. UCC employees must have been hired for a minimum of two years and be in good employment standing. Age: 21 years or younger Gender: N/A Amount awarded: $185,000 each Number of awards being offered: Three Deadline for applications: June 30 2012 Where tenable: UCC Organisation awarding scholarship: UCC (HR Department) Telephone number: 511-3983 Contact email: mshields@uccjm.com Organisation’s website: www.ucc.edu.jm Organisation email: direct@ucc.edu.jm
WINSTON I. ADAMS Specialist area: Local programme offered by UCC Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicant must have attended Vere Technical School for at least two years and be a graduate of Vere Technical High School who ranks in the top 10 academic performers of the current graduating class. Age: N/A Gender: N/A Amount awarded: $235,000 each Number of awards being offered: Two (2) Deadline for Applications: June 30 2012 Where tenable: UCC 14
Organisation awarding scholarship: UCC Foundation Telephone number: 511-3996 or 754-1152 Contact email: sholmes@uccjm.com Organisation website: www.ucc.edu.jm Organisation email: direct@ucc.edu.jm
TRAILBLAZERS Specialist area: Local programme offered by University College of the Caribbean Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicant should be a continuing student in a UCC Bachelor Degree Program with a GPA of 3.0 minimum; demonstrate financial need, leadership qualities and involvement in UCC student services and programmes. Age: N/A Gender: N/A Amount awarded: $100,000 each Number of awards being offered: Three (3) Deadline for applications: June 30 or Nov 30 2012 Where tenable: UCC Organisation awarding scholarship: UCC Foundation Telephone number: 511-3996 Contact email: sholmes@uccjm.com Organisation’s website: www.ucc.edu.jm Organisation’s email: direct@ucc.edu.jm
HORACE ROBERTS ETHICS AWARD Specialist area: Local programme offered by UCC Eligibility/Qualifications: This scholarship is provided in memory of Horace Roberts, a former UCC lecturer. It is available to applicants enrolling in the Human Resource Diploma programme. Applicants may be new or continuing students Age: N/A Gender: Male/female Amount awarded: $40,000 each Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for Applications: June 30 or November 30, 2012 Where tenable: UCC Organisation awarding scholarship: UCC Foundation and Mrs Kathleen Roberts Telephone number: 511-3996 or 754-1152 Contact email: sholmes@uccjm.com Organisation’s website: www.ucc.edu.jm Organisation’s email: direct@ucc.edu.jm
PAUL CHAVANNES Specialist area: Local programme offered by University College of the Caribbean Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicant must have been a member of COK for at least two years, or the child of a member of COK. The candidate is also required to have completed at least one year of a full-time or two years of a part-time programme in management studies at any of the universities (UCC, UWI, UTech or NCU) Age: N/A Gender: N/A Amount awarded: $75,000 each Number of awards being offered: 13 Deadline for applications: N/A Where tenable: City of Kingston Cooperative Credit Union Ltd Organisation awarding scholarship: City of Kingston Co-operative Credit Union Ltd Telephone Number: 511-3996 Contact email: sholmes@uccjm.com Organisation’s website: www.ucc.edu.jm Organisation’s email: direct@ucc.edu.jm
JANICE DAVIS LINDSAY MEMORIAL Specialist area: Local programme offered by UCC Eligibility/Qualifications: This scholarship is offered in memory of the former dean of local
programmes, Janet Davis Lindsay. This award is open to any applicant who is currently enrolled in a UCC local programme, and who through no fault of their own, find themselves unable to complete payment of their degree programme. This award is meant to be a helping hand to carry the student forward during a brief but challenging time. Applicant must be in good academic standing and able to provide proof of hardship. Age: N/A Gender: N/A Amount awarded: Varies Number of awards being offered: Varies Deadline for applications: June 30 or Nov 30, 2012 Where tenable: UCC Organisation awarding scholarship: UCC Foundation Telephone number: 511-3996 Contact email: sholmes@uccjm.com Organisation’s website: www.ucc.edu.jm Organisation’s email: direct@ucc.edu.jm
LEADERSHIP AWARD Specialist area: Local programme offered by UCC Eligibility/Qualifications: Applicant must be a continuing student in an upper-level degree programme; have a GPA 3.0; be involved in at least one student organisation preferably serving in a leadership role; be able to provide a letter of reference from a UCC faculty or staff member and have demonstrated exemplary student behaviour. Age: N/A Gender: N/A Amount awarded: $125,000 Number of awards being offered: Two or three Deadline for applications: June 30 or Nov 30 2012 Where tenable: UCC Organisation awarding scholarship: UCC Foundation Telephone number: 511-3996 Contact email: sholmes@uccjm.com Organisation’s website: www.ucc.edu.jm Organisation’s email: direct@ucc.edu.jm
EVERALD BARRETT, MARY BARRETT AND BRUCE FORD BURSARIES (OFFERED BY THE CORNWALL COLLEGE/UWI AWARDS FUND) Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to an individual who attended Cornwall College and sat subjects at least the CXC/GCE Ordinary Level and preferably also Advanced Level/CAPE subjects there, is registered in a full-time programme in any faculty at the UWI, Mona campus; is in receipt of a student loan (i.e. already used the facilities existing for financial support); still shows financial need after the above; and is not in receipt of another award valued at more than 40% of maintenance costs. Academic performance based on the results of the previous academic year university examinations (at least a GPA of 3.0). Number of awards being offered: Three Amount awarded: $30,000 per annum Duration: To be determined by donor Method of selection: A panel comprising representatives of trustees of the Cornwall College/UWI Awards Fund will make selection of candidates. NB applications are invited from graduates of Cornwall College at UWI for a number of Everald Barrett and Mary Barrett and Bruce Ford bursaries under the following terms. Condition: The recipients are expected to maintain a GPA of 3.0 to continue on the award. Scholarship deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: Cornwall College/UWI awards Fund
Organisation website: www.mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670
UWI ACADEMIC BURSARIES Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Available to full-time students from ALL faculties who are enrolled in either level II or III of the three-year degree programme OR years two, three or four of the MBBS programme. The award will be based on academic performance, based on applicant’s records with special reference to his/her performance in the most recent university examination. A GPA of at least 3.3 is expected. Number of awards being offered: N/A Amount awarded: $30,000 per annum Duration: N/A Method of selection: A panel consisting of representatives from the UWI will interview shortlisted candidates. NB. Kindly note, the following students are not eligible students registered in the first year of their degree programme; students reading for the preliminary agriculture course; students reading for more than one preliminary course in the Pure & Applied Sciences. Scholarship deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: University of the West Indies Organisation’s website: www.mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670
UWI BOOKSHOP TEXTBOOK GRANT FOR STUDENTS Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to students entering the final year of their program of study in any faculty of the UWI, Mona campus. The award will be based on academic performance based on results of the previous academic year university examinations (at least a GPA of 3.0); verifiable financial need. Number of awards being offered: Five Amount awarded: $16,000 per annum Duration: One (1) year Scholarship deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: University of the West Indies Organisation’s website: www.mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670
UWI CO-CURRICULAR BURSARIES Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Available to full-time students registered in any faculty, enrolled in either level II or III of the three-year degree programme OR years two, three or four of the MBBS programme; based on contribution to university life, as evidenced by his/her participation in co-curricular activities; students who apply on the basis of involvement in campus activities must also submit, a letter of support written by the faculty adviser/student services manager of the club/hall/society attesting to the involvement as stated; students who apply on the basis of involvement in regional, national, community and campus activities must also submit a letter of support written by the president, chairman, or secretary of the said organisation(s). A certified
co-curricular transcript must accompany all applications. Academic performance based on applicant’s records with special reference to his/her performance in the most recent university examination. A GPA of at least 3.0 is expected. NB: Kindly note, the follow students are not eligible students registered in the first year of their degree programme: students reading for the preliminary agriculture course; students reading for more than one preliminary course in the pure & applied sciences. Students who are currently holders of a cocurricular bursary should reapply. Number of awards being offered: N/A Amount awarded: $25,000 per annum Duration: N/A Scholarship deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: UWI Organisation’s website: www.mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670
programme. The award will be based on high academic achievement in the annual University Examinations (at least a GPA of 3.3); verifiable financial need. Number of awards being offered: To be decided by donor Amount awarded: $40,000 per annum each Duration: Two (2) years (students in the MB, BS degree programme may be granted extended tenure) Method of selection: A panel comprising personnel from the University and the WIGUT (Jamaica) will
select short-listed candidates. Scholarship Deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: West Indies Group of University Teachers, Jamaica (WIGUT) Organisation’s website: www.mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670
UWI (MONA) & COMMUNITY CO-OP/EZRA LEWIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to individuals who are members of the University of The West Indies (Mona) & Community Co-Operative Credit Union for at least one year or the spouse or child of such a member; the member's account held at the credit union MUST be active at the time of application. Students pursuing undergraduate degree courses at UWI Mona campus, University of Technology, teachers’ colleges or any other recognised tertiary institution, locally or overseas; students in their second or third year of study but in the case of MB, BS students, the first year of Stage 1 of the programme must be completed. The award will be based on academic performance based on the results of the previous academic year university examinations (at least a GPA of 3.3); verifiable financial need; involvement in co-curricular activities. Number of awards being offered: Two Amount awarded: $150,000 per annum each Duration: One year Method of selection: Personnel from the administration of the UWI and a representative from the credit union will interview shortlisted candidates. NB: At the bottom section of the first page, please write the name of the branch, the name of the account holder, and the savings account number relating to the account being held at UWI (Mona) & Community Co-op Credit Union. The member's account held at the credit union MUST be active at the time of application. Scholarship deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: University of the West Indies (Mona) and Community Cooperative Credit Union Organisation’s website: www.mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670
WIGUT BURSARIES (OFFERED BY THE WEST INDIES GROUP OF UNIVERSITY TEACHERS), JAMAICA WIGUT Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to Jamaican nationals who are pursuing studies on the Mona campus leading to a first degree in any faculty; entering the Level II or Level III of the degree
THE GLEANER 2012 SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS | TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012
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