Scholarships To Go (Part B)

SUGAR INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME Specialist area of study: Agriculture, engineering, management studies, business administration, accounting, economics, chemistry, biochemistry, mathematics/ statistics, land surveying, medicine, and computing.

Course of study: Degree Eligibility/Qualification: Must be children of unionised non-staff employees at one of the following estates Appleton, Bernard Lodge, Frome, Everglades Farms Limited, Monymusk, New Yarmouth, St Thomas, Worthy Park. Children of non-staff sugar workers who have died also qualify, provided the parent had 10 years’ service and has not been deceased for more than seven years.

Age: 25 or younger Gender: Male/Female Amount awarded: $100, 000 per year Number of awards being offered: Two per estate annually Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Where tenable: UWI, UTech, NCU, CASE, teachers’ colleges or any other recognised tertiary educational institution.

Name of organisation: The Sugar Producers Federation of Jamaica Corporal Saunders shows a miniature makeshift raft that they would use in order to transport equipment across a river to Organisation telephone number: Calabar students at the school’s Centenary Career Day 2012, held in March.

926-5930-2/926-3650-3 Organisation email: Age: N/A Course of study: Degree Amount awarded: Not specified sugarproducers@cwjamaica.com Gender: Both Eligibility: Second year Number of awards being offered: One Contact title: Administrative assistant Amount awarded: Not specified Age: N/A Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Contact name: Winsome Paisley Walters (Mrs) Number of awards being offered: One Gender: Both Organisation awarding scholarship: Gore Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Amount awarded: Not specified Developments Ltd TERTIARY TRACK SCHOLARSHIP Organisation awarding scholarship: Number of awards being offered: One Where tenable: University of Technology Boulevard Baptist Church Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Specialist area of study: Guidance and Where tenable: University of Technology Organisation awarding scholarship: Title: Scholarship officer counselling, education (primary), Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Aubrey Grant Memorial Contact email: psychology, media and communication arts, Title: Scholarship officer Where tenable: University of Technology financialaidutech@gmail.com general studies, theology, human resource Contact email: Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Contact number: 970-5219 management, community development, financialaidutech@gmail.com Title: Scholarship officer programme and project management, Contact number: 970-5219 nursing, hospitality management, business Contact email: GORE DEVELOPMENTS LTD management. financialaidutech@gmail.com (NADINE ISAACS MEMORIAL) Course of study: Undergrad studies Contact number: 970-5219 GEORGE BLANKSON MEMORIAL Specialist area of study: Caribbean School Eligibility/Qualification: For two-year Specialist area of study: School of Building of Architecture programmes: diploma in related area, for the BERGER PAINTS JA LTD and Land Management/Construction Course of study: Degree four-year programme: a minimum of five CXCs. Engineering Specialist area of study: Caribbean School Eligibility: Fourth year Persons can also apply for ‘mature entrance’.

Course of study: Degree of Architecture.

Age: N/A Age: N/A Eligibility: Fourth year (Jamaican and Course of study: Master’s Gender: Both Gender: Both Ghanaian nationals ONLY) Eligibility: Second year Amount awarded: not specified Amount awarded: $210,000 per year Age: N/A Age: N/A Number of awards being offered: One Number of awards being offered: 20 Gender: both Gender: Both Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Deadline for applications: May 31, 2012 Amount awarded: Full tuition Amount awarded: Tuition, books and Organisation awarding scholarship: Gore Where tenable: Any IUC location island Number of awards being offered:One special projects & equipment Developments Ltd wide Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Number of awards being offered: One Name of organisation: International Where tenable: University of Technology Organisation awarding Scholarship: Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 University of the Caribbean Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie George Blankson Memorial Trust Fund Organisation telephone number: 906-5639 Organisation awarding scholarship: Berger Title: Scholarship officer Where tenable: University of Technology Paints Ja Ltd Organisation email: Contact email: Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Where tenable: University of Technology communicationadmin@iuc.edu.jm financialaidutech@gmail.com Title: Scholarship officer Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Contact name: Tamu Evans Contact number: 970-5219 Contact email: Title: Scholarship officer Contact number: 754-1921/906-3307 financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact email: HEART TRUST/NTA Contact number: 970-5219 financialaidutech@gmail.com Specialist area of study: Schools of Building Contact number: 970-5219 ARCHITECTURE, and Land Management, Engineering and GORE DEVELOPMENTS LTD BUILDING Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Specialist area of study: School of Building BOULEVARD BAPTIST CHURCH AND L AND Course of study: Degree and Land Management (CYRIL MATHERSON MEMORIAL) MANAGEMENT Eligibility: First-year preference given to Course of study: Diploma HEART Trust/NTA Graduates Specialist area of study: Architecture and Eligibility: Third-year construction AUBREY GRANT MEMORIAL Age: N/A Building & Land Management management Gender: Both Course of study: Degree/Diploma Specialist area of study: Caribbean School Age: N/A Amount awarded: $65,000 Eligibility: Final year of Architecture Gender: Both 16

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Number of awards being offered: Not specified Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding Scholarship: HEART Trust/NTA Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

JAMAICA DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION LTD (EUSTACE BIRD) Specialist area of study: School of Building and Land Management – Construction Management/Construction Engineering Course of study: Diploma/Degree Eligibility: Third-year diploma or fourthyear degree Age: Under 25 Gender: Both Amount awarded: $75,000.00 Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Jamaica Developers Association Ltd Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

JAMAICA NATIONAL BUILDING SOCIETY Specialist area of study: Schools of Architecture and Building and Land Management Course of study: Degree/Diploma Eligibility: Second, third and fourth year Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: $200,000 Number of awards being offered: Not specified Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Jamaica National Building Society Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

JAMAICA NATIONAL (CHESTER TOUZALIN) Specialist area of study: Schools of Architecture and Building & Land Management Course of study: Degree/Diploma Eligibility: Second-, third-, and fourth-year members or members’ children from Portland or St Mary Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Jamaica National Building Society Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie

Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

JENTECH Specialist area of study: School of Building and Land Management – Construction Management & Construction Engineering Course of study: Diploma & Degree Eligibility: First-year diploma & second year Degree Age: N/A Gender: both Amount awarded: $65,000 Number of awards being offered: not specified Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: JENTECH Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

NATIONAL HOUSING TRUST Specialist area of study: Schools of Building and Land Management/business administration and computing & information technology.

Course of study: Diploma/Degree Eligibility: Second-year construction management diploma and third-year business administration, computing and information technology, construction engineering and urban and regional planning degree Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: Full tuition Number of awards being offered: Four (Scholarships and additional Bursaries offered) Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of Technology Organisation awarding Scholarship: National Housing Trust 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 THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Specialist area of study: Must be a faculty of the Built Environment student Course of study: Degree, Diploma, Eligibility: First-, second-, third- and fourthyear full-time and part-time at least a Baverage 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

JNBS SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Architecture/land management/building Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Have a minimum of 3.3 GPA, be a JN account holder Age: N/A Gender: N/A Amount awarded: Full tuition Number of awards being offered: Two Deadline for Applications: As set by the University Where tenable: University of Technology Name of Organisation: Jamaica National Building Society Organisation’s website: www.jnbs.com Contact telephone: 970-5192 Contact email: financialaid@utech.edu.jm

BUSINESS A D M I N I S T R AT I O N AULOUS F. MADDEN & CO (GLORIA HAMILTON) Specialist area of study: School of Business Administration/Accounting.

Course of study: Degree Eligibility: 4th year Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding dcholarship: Aulous F. Madden & Co Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

CARIBBEAN CEMENT CO LTD (CALVIN FOSTER MEMORIAL) Specialist area of study: School of Business Administration and School of Engineering Course of study: Degree/Diploma Eligibility: Applicant must be third-year degree business administration and engineering/second-year diploma engineering.

Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: $200,000 Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Caribbean Cement Co Ltd Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer

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Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

COURTS CUSTOMER TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Open to both new and enrolled students 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: Applicants must be accepted or registered to a recognszed tertiary institution in Jamaica Amount awarded: $150,000 Number of awards being offered: 10 Deadline for applications: Open in May and close 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

COURTS CUSTOMER SKILLS TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: HEART Trust/NTA 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: Applicant must be accepted or registered to any HEART Trust/NTA institution Amount awarded: $50,000 Number of awards being offered: 10 Deadline for applications: Open in May and close 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

ELATHO’S CERTIFIED ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area: Administrative Specialist Eligibility/Qualifications: Four years’ administrative/secretarial experience Age: 18 years and over Gender: Male/Female Amount awarded: 42,800 in Kingston and $18,800 in Westmoreland Number of awards being offered: Two (one in Kingston and one in Westmoreland) – preferably members of the Jamaica Association of Administrative Professionals Deadline for applications: July 2012 Where tenable: Elatho’s Kingston and Elatho’s Westmoreland Organisation awarding scholarship: Elatho’s School Of Business Ethics Organisation telephone number: 931-5947 or 815-9502 Organisation website: twitter.com/ElathosSchool Organisation email: orchid057@hotmail.com Contact name: Elaine Thomas Gregory, BSc. JP 17

Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT A DE B CONSULTANTS LTD

Deputy chief of mission at the US Embassy, Isiah Parnell (left), along with students of Titchfield High School in Portland who earlier this year received the US Ambassador’s Academic Achievement Awards (AAAAs). On January 25, Parnell presented students from 13 high schools and junior high schools in St Mary, St Thomas and Portland with the AAAAs. The ceremony, organised by the US Embassy’s Public Affairs Section, was held at the Titchfield High School. This was the third in a series of award presentations across the island to recognise academic excellence among high school students.

JAMAICA STOCK EXCHANGE (VERNON MENDEZ MEMORIAL) Specialist area of study: School of Business Administration Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Third year Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: $100,000 Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Jamaica Stock Exchange Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

THE JAMAICA POLICE CO-OPERATIVE CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP (MULTIPLE) Specialist area of study: College of Business & Management OR Faculty of Engineering & Computing Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Second, third & fourth year (at least B average) Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: $150,000 Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of Technology Organisation awarding scholarship: Jamaica Police Co-operative Credit Union Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219 18

Specialist area of study: Building and Land Management / Construction Engineering Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Third year construction engineering. All Caribbean Students Age: N/A Gender: both Amount awarded: Not Specified Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: A De B Consultants Ltd. Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

BEHZAD SAFAVI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP THE JAMAICA POLICE CO-OPERATIVE CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP (SINGLE) Specialist area of study: College of Business & Management OR Faculty of Engineering & Computing Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Second, third & fourth year (at least B Average) Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: $150,000 Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of Technology Organisation awarding scholarship: Jamaica Police Co-operative Credit Union Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

PAN CARIBBEAN FINANCIAL SERVICES Specialist area of study: Business Administration Course of study: Degree Eligibility: 3rd year (B Average) Age: N/A Gender: both Amount awarded: $100,000 each Number of awards being offered: 10 Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Pan Caribbean Financial Services 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 (ISSA FEMALE)

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & MGMT

Specialist area of study: Not specified Course of study: Degree Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th year Age: under 25 years on August 1 of the year of the Award Gender: Female 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

Specialist area of study: Must be a College of Business & Management student Course of study: Degree, Diploma, Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th year full time, part time & evening at least a Baverage 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

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Specialist area of study: Construction/Civil Engineering Degree Course of study: Degree Eligibility: 4th year Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Behzad Safavi Trust Fund Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF JAMAICA SCOTTISH CONSTITUTION (JACKSON WINT MEMORIAL) Specialist area of study: School of Building and Land Management / Construction Management Course of study: Diploma / Degree Eligibility: 2nd & 3rd year Diploma & 3rd & 4th Degree Age: N/A Gender: Preferably Male Amount awarded: not specified Number of awards being offered: Two Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: District Grand Lodge Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

Programmes being offered

by B&B University College UWI OPEN CAMPUS ASC DEGREE B&B University College Ltd now offers the University of the West Indies Open Campus (UWIOC) Associate Degree in Business Management (BUMA) as of March 28, 2012 as an approved Associate Institution. UWI has committed in its strategic plan to collaborate with B&B University College, specifically working with them as partners in a regional effort in human resources development.

Under this agreement, the programme developed by UWIOC will be delivered by the BBUC and examined by UWIOC.

BACKGROUND OF B&B UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LTD B&B University College Ltd (BBUC), formerly B&B Institute of Business (BBIB), is a private tertiary institution located outside New Kingston, which was established in 1984 to serve the expanding educational needs of Jamaican society. In 1992, it was one of the first nine institutions to be registered by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ). In addition to being an approved tertiary education provider, the institution is an active member of the Joint Committee for Tertiary Education.

The institution aims to provide training opportunities in a variety of managerial and technical programmes that will facilitate an increase in the productive capacity of Jamaicans.

BBUC believes in education and the role it plays in transforming the lives of people. To this end, they have put all systems in place to provide the best national and international programmes available to facilitate effective professional progression along the continuum of success. Being open to strategic alliances has and will continue to draw the institution closer to its vision.

VISION The vision of B&B is to be recognised as the first choice among management and businessservice professionals, at all levels throughout the Caribbean, for the filling of their specialised professional growth and career development needs.

As such BBUC offers courses from the certificate, diploma/associates degree, undergraduate and postgraduate degree level as well as professional certifications from various recognised associations overseas.

The institution’s quality standards are on par with the standards set by

the University Council of Jamaica, the University of the West Indies, the Association of Accounting Technicians, the Association of Business Executives, Heriot-Watt University, the Society for Human Resources Management, and the University of London.

ASC DEGREE PROGRAMME OUTLINE The Associate of Science Degree in Business Management (ASc BUMA) programme is specifically designed for middle managers, office professionals and persons interested in formalisng their skills in management.

This programme will equip individuals with the required skills to pursue a career in business and management. It provides a mix of courses in a broad range of areas designed to provide a foundation in management principles and functional skills to enhance efficiency and advance organisational goals. Graduates who meet the minimum GPA requirements will be eligible for entry to Level 2 of the relevant BSc programme at UWI. Students complete a total of 60 credits normally equivalent to 20 courses, which include the following areas: • Statistics • Management • Business law • Financial management • Human resources management • Introductory foreign language

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants should meet lower level matriculation requirements which include: 1. Holders of five CXC or GCE O’ Level passes or equivalent, not necessarily obtained at the same sitting, as follows: (i) English (A), and (ii) Mathematics or a foreign language, or an approved science (not health science), or additional mathematics or geography (iii) Three other approved subjects not already counted above.

2. Persons over the age of 21 on the basis of their overall academic and professional attainments.

3. Holders of the approved certificates from the School of Continuing Studies, UWI, with an acceptable pass in English language.

I The registration for the programme starts now, class however begins in August and January of each academic year.

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ECONOMICS ADILTH BROWN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (THE) Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to CARICOM Nationals, who have completed their first or second year of study and are registered in the Faculty of Social Sciences and pursuing a major in Economics. NB: Relatives of the Luna Brown Street Foundation (LBSF) Board of Directors, Advisory Board and the LBSF volunteers are ineligible for the award. The award will be based on academic achievement (at least a GPA of 3.0), verifiable financial need, involvement in co-curricular activities, demonstrated leadership qualities, satisfactory response to a prescribed essay.

Method of Selection: The successful candidate(s) will be selected by a panel comprised of representatives of the Luna Brown Street Foundation, SALISES and the UWI. Condition: The successful candidate will be required to serve as a mentor for a minimum of one year to the student selected in the year following receipt of the award. NB: Kindly note the following: In addition to the University Examination, performance in the University Scholarship Examination or the Advanced Level Examination may also be considered in evaluating the candidates' academic achievement. Preference will be given to recent high school graduates (five years or less).

Number of awards being offered: One Amount awarded: US$1,000 (J$ equivalent) Duration: One year Scholarship Deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: Development Bank of Jamaica Limited Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

DEVELOPMENT BANK OF JAMAICA LIMITED SCHOLARSHIP Number of awards being offered: One Amount awarded: $250,000 per annum Duration: Two years Eligibility: The award is available to students who are registered in Level II of the programme and are pursuing studies in the Faculty of Social Sciences majoring in Economics OR pursuing studies in the Faculty of Science and Agriculture (agriculture-based). The award will be based on high academic achievement (a GPA of at least 3.3), the applicant being active members of their community and verifiable financial need.

Method of Selection: A panel comprising representatives from the UWI and donor personnel will interview short-listed candidates.

Condition: The recipient is expected to live and work in Jamaica for a minimum period of three years immediately after completing their studies. NB: graduates of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), who are qualified for direct entry to

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the UWI, may also apply for the award. Such applicants must submit, along with their application forms, a transcript from CASE addressed to the Manager, Office of Student Financing.

Scholarship Deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: Development Bank of Jamaica Limited 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

COMPUTING AND I N F O R M AT I O N T E C H N O L O GY GREGORY VASSELL MEMORIAL Specialist area of study: BSc in Computing and Information Technology Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Second- to fourth-year student with a 3.0 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: Gregory Vassell Memorial Trust Fund Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

E D U C AT I O N A N D LIBERAL STUDIES KENTON HARDY MEMORIAL Specialist area of study: Faculty of Liberal Studies Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Second-year Communications Arts & Technology Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: $60,000 Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: UTech Library 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 LIMITED Specialist area of study: Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies/ Construction Technology and School of Building and Land Management/ Construction Management & Construction Engineering or School of Engineering.

Course of study: Degree Eligibility: First, second, third, fourth year.

Must be resident of St Elizabeth

Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: Two 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, MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE WITH EDUCATION Specialist area of study: Not specified Course of study: Mathematics, Science and Education Eligibility: Not specified Age: Not specified Gender: Female 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

MONA BAPTIST CHURCH (DOUGLAS SAMUELS MEMORIAL) Specialist area of study: Education & Liberal Studies.

Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Final year Age: N/A Gender: both Amount awarded: $100,000 Number of awards being offered: One Organisation awarding scholarship: Mona Baptist Church Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Church Secretary, Mona Baptist Church Title: Church Secretary Contact email: monabaptist@cwjamaica.com Contact number: 977-7133

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION, FACULTY OF EDUCATION & LIBERAL Specialist area of study: Must be a Faculty of Education & Liberal Studies student Course of study: Degree, Diploma, Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th year Full time & Part time 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

THE GLEANER 2012 SCHOLARSHIP LISTINGS | TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012

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VICTORIA MUTUAL BURSARY FOR TEACHERS Specialist area of study: Degree Course of study: Education Degree Eligibility/Qualifications: Be a registered teacher and a member of JTA (Jamaica Teachers Association), be a final year undergraduate student in a degree programme at a local tertiary institution and must be an active VMBS Saver.

Age: 21 years & older Gender: Male /Female Amount awarded: $100,000 for one year Number of awards being offered: Three Deadline for applications: July 6, 2012 Where tenable: Local Teachers College/ Teritiary Institution Name of organisation: VMBS Website: www.vmbs.com Contact name: Clover Moore Contact Title/Position: Manager, PR & Corporate Affairs Contact Tel #: 876-754-8627 Contact email: clover.moore@vmbs.com

ENGINEERING AERONAUTICAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Electrical Engineering (majoring in telecommunications or electronics) Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Third-year electrical engineering Age: 19-24 Gender: Both Amount awarded: Not Specified Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Aeronautical Telecommunications Ltd. Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

ALISTAIR THOMSON Specialist area of study: School of Engineering Course of study: Diploma / Degree Eligibility: Second-year Diploma & 3rd year Degree Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Alistair Thomson Foundation Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

BENJAMIN DAVIS (JA) FOUNDATION

Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

RALPH ANTHONY GRAHAM MEMORIAL Specialist area of study: School of Engineering Course of study: Degree/Diploma Eligibility: Final year 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: Ralph Anthony Graham Memorial Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

LIONS CLUB OF MONTEGO BAY (CECIL SPROUL MEMORIAL)

RICARDO MAKYN/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Caregiver Vilma Bryan (in background) looks on as Heather Grant (right), teacher, plays the drums with students of the Alpha Infant School during the school’s Back to Africa Day last year.

Specialist area of study: School of Engineering / Electrical Engineering Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Third-year Electrical Engineering Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Benjamin Davis (Ja) Foundation Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

CONTINENTAL BAKING COMPANY LTD (REGINALD & IRENE HENDRICKSON MEMORIAL) Specialist area of study: School of Engineering Course of study: Degree Eligibility: First year Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: Full tuition & books Number of awards being offered: Not specified Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012

Organisation awarding scholarship: Continental Baking Company Ltd. Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

DIGICEL GRADUATE RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME Specialist area of study: School of Engineering / School of Business Administration Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Second and 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: Digicel Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

FENC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Faculty of Engineering and Computing

Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Second-, third- and fourth-year degree Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: $50,000 Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: FENC Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

GLENCORE (BATCO) Specialist area of study: Faculty of Science and Sport OR Faculty of Engineering and Computing Course of study: Degree Eligibility: 2nd, 3rd & 4th year students.

Must have resided in one of the bauxite parishes Age: Below the age of 30 Gender: both Amount awarded: $325,000 Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Glencore (BATCO) Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer

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Specialist area of study: School of Engineering Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Second-year residents of St James Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: not specified Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Lions Club of Montego Bay Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

LODGE ST JOHN (DUDLEY COHEN) Specialist area of study: Schools of Engineering and Computing & Information Technology Course of study: Degree and Diploma Eligibility: Second-year diploma and thirdyear degree Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: Two Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

MILTON WEISE MEMORIAL Specialist area of study: School of Engineering / Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Fourth year Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 21

Eligibility: School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: Full Tuition Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of Technology Organisation awarding scholarship: Norma Shirley Foundation Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com

Organisation awarding Scholarship: Milton Weise Memorial Trust Fund Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

TASTEE LIMITED Specialist area of study: Schools of Engineering and Hospitality & Tourism Management Course of study: Diploma / Degree Eligibility: Second-year diploma and thirdyear degree engineering and HTM 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: Tastee 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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UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA, STUDENTS’ UNION FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & COMPUTING Specialist area of study: Must be a Faculty of Engineering & Computing student Course of study: Degree, Diploma, Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th year Full time & Part time at least a B- average Students of Seaview Gardens Primary School performing on drums in 2011.

Age: N/A Gender: both Where tenable: University of Technology Amount awarded: not specified H E A LT H A N D A P P L I E D Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Number of awards being offered: not Title: Scholarship officer specified SCIENCES Contact email: Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 financialaidutech@gmail.com Organisation awarding scholarship: LIONS CLUB OF ST ANDREW Contact number: 970-5219 University of Technology, Jamaica, Students’ (WALDRON BROWN MEMEORIAL) Union Specialist area of study: Faculty of Health UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Where tenable: University of Technology and Applied Science / Pharmacy Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie OF THE WEST INDIES Course of study: Degree Title: Scholarship officer Eligibility: Third year Specialist area of study: College of Health Age: N/A Gender: both Contact email: Science Amount awarded: not specified financialaidutech@gmail.com Course of study: Degree Number of awards being offered: One Contact number: 970-5219 Eligibility: 1st, 2nd & 3rd pharmacy Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 students Organisation awarding scholarship: Lions Age: N/A Gender: both WEST INDIES ALUMINA COMPANY Club of St Andrew Amount awarded: Full Tuition (WINDALCO) Where tenable: University of Technology Number of awards being offered: Six Specialist area of study: School of Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Engineering Title: Scholarship officer Where tenable: University of Technology Course of study: Diploma / Degree Contact email: Organisation awarding Scholarship: financialaidutech@gmail.com Eligibility: Third year Diploma & 4th year University of Technology, Jamaica Contact number: 970-5219 Degree Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Age: N/A Title: Scholarship officer Gender: both Contact email: UTECH FOUNDATION (MABLE TENN) Amount awarded: not specified financialaidutech@gmail.com Specialist area of study: College of Health Number of awards being offered: not Contact number: 970-5219 and Applied / Pharmacy specified Course of study: Degree Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Eligibility: 3rd year Organisation awarding scholarship: West Age: under 25 H O S P I TA L I T Y A N D Indies Alumina Company Gender: Both TOURISM MANAGEMENT Where tenable: University of Technology Amount awarded: $250,000 Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Number of awards being offered: Not NORMA SHIRLEY MEMORIAL Title: Scholarship officer applicable Contact email: Specialist area of study: Food Service Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 financialaidutech@gmail.com Organisation awarding scholarship: UTech Management Foundation Course of study: Degree Contact number: 970-5219 22

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Specialist area of study: Not Specified Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The awards are available to Jamaican nationals at the Mona Campus who are pursuing Level II or Level III of their studies, registered in the Faculties of Humanities & Education, Pure & Applied Sciences or Social Sciences (major in Management Studies), holders of a active JNBS account. 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), involvement in co-curricular activities and verifiable financial need.

Age: Not specified Gender: Not specified Number of awards being offered: Two Amount awarded: Full tuition per annum Duration: Two years Method of selection: A panel comprising personnel from the University and Donor Agency will interview short-listed candidates. NB At the bottom section of the first page, please write the following information as it relates to the account held at JNBS branch name, name of account holder, savings account number Scholarship deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: Jamaica National Building Society Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

AAMM CO-OP CREDIT UNION LIMITED TEACHERS’ SCHOLARSHIP Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Jamaican nationals who are members of the AAMM Co-op Credit Union or children of members, in their final year in the Faculty of Humanities & Education. 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), involvement in co-curricular activities verifiable financial need.

Number of awards being offered: One Amount awarded: $60,000 Duration: One year Method of selection: A panel comprising representatives from UWI and the donor agency will interview short-listed 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 AAMM Co-op. Credit Union.

Scholarship deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: AAMM Co-op Credit Union Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

candidates. NB. At the bottom section of the first page, please write the following information as it relates to the account held at JNBS. Scholarship deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: Jamaica National Building Society Scholarship 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

AMBASSADOR J. GARY COOPER BURSARY Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Available to Jamaican Nationals who are entering level II or level III in the Faculties of Pure & Applied Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities & Education (one award per Faculty). The award will be based on good academic performance, verifiable financial need, participation and leadership in co-curricular activities.

Age: N/A Gender: N/A Number of awards being offered: Two Amount being awarded: $100,000 per annum each Duration of scholarship: One year Scholarship deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

AMBASSADOR SUE COBB SCHOLARSHIP Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to Jamaica nationals or students of Jamaican parentage who are registered at the UWI and will be entering their final year of study. The award will be based on high academic performance in the last academic year's University examinations (at least a GPA of 3.3); demonstrable leadership potential; significant participation in co-curricular activities (eg sports, music and/or the arts).

Age: N/A Gender: N/A Number of awards being offered: One Duration of scholarship: One year Scholarship deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

BRIDGET JONES AND WILLIAM MAILER BURSARY FOR FRENCH STUDIES Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to students at Mona who are registered in the Faculty of Humanities & Education; are pursuing a substantial number of French courses. The award will be based on, verifiable financial need; academic achievement (at least a GPA of 3.0); involvement in co-curricular activities would be an advantage.

Method of selection: A committee comprising personnel from Donor, Bridget

JOE PEREIRA SCHOLARSHIP

Students of St Aloysius Primary School participate in activities at the school’s World Milk Day celebration that was put on by Nestle Jamaica last September.

Jones and William Mailer Trust and the UWI will select a successful candidate.

Special Requirements: Each applicant is expected to write and submit a brief statement indicating how the Bursary will be used. Before submission, the student should show the statement to a UWI lecturer in French in order to obtain their agreement to act as a referee for the application. The lecturer should indicate their agreement by including on the statement, their name, position, and their email address. Note that the applicant is still required to submit a completed referee’s affidavit, which forms a part of the application form.

Number of awards being offered: To be determined by donor Amount to be awarded: To be determined by donor, up to a total value of 500 GBP per year.

Scholarship deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: Bridget Jones and William Mailer Trust Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

DAPHNE PLUMMER SCHOLARSHIP Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to Jamaica Nationals entering their second year of study in the Faculties of Humanities & Education (Arts-based courses only) OR Pure & Applied Sciences at the Mona Campus. The award will be based on high academic performance in the

last academic year's university examinations (at least a GPA of 3.3).

Number of awards being offered: One Duration of scholarship: Two (2) years Amount being awarded: $100,000 per annum Scholarship deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation Website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

JAMAICA NATIONAL BUILDING SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES Number of awards being offered: Two scholarships and three bursaries Amount being awarded: Full tuition per annum, bursaries $50,000 per annum.

Duration: Two years Eligibility: The awards are available to Jamaican nationals at the Mona Campus who are pursuing Level II or Level III of their studies; Registered in the Faculties of Humanities & Education, Pure & Applied Sciences or Social Sciences (major in Management Studies); holders of an active JNBS account. 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); Involvement in co-curricular activities, Verifiable financial need.

Method of selection: A panel comprising personnel from the University and Donor Agency will interview short-listed

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Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to students pursuing studies on the Mona Campus pursuing a first degree in the faculties of Humanities and Education (Humanities-based), Social Sciences or Pure & Applied Sciences entering Level 2 or Level 3 of the degree 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.

Method of selection: A panel comprising personnel from the University and WIGUT (Jamaica) will interview short-listed candidates.

Condition: The recipient must give 50 hours of voluntary service each year that they hold the award in an area of service approved by WIGUT (Jamaica).

Number of awards being offered: One Amount being awarded: $250,000 per annum Duration: One year Scholarship deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: N/A Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCING AWARD FOR THE DISABLED Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to Jamaican nationals who are pursuing studies in either the Faculty of Humanities & Education, Faculty of Pure & Applied Sciences, or the Faculty of Social Sciences, leading to a first degree, entering their second or final year of the degree programme. The award will be based on good academic performance; verifiable financial need.

Method of selection: The Office of Student Financing will select the recipient.

Number of awards being offered: One Amount being awarded: $50,000 per annum Duration: Two (2) years Scholarship Deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: N/A Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670 23

PAN CARIBBEAN (WESTERN JAMAICA MEDIA ASSOCIATION) SCHOLARSHIP Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to Jamaican nationals entering their second year in the Faculty of Humanities & Education majoring in Media & Communications. The award will be based on good academic performance; verifiable financial need.

Method of selection: A panel consisting of representatives from the donor and UWI will interview short-listed candidates.

Number of awards being offered: One Amount being awarded: $150,000 per annum Duration: One year Scholarship Deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: Pan Caribbean Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

POTTINGER SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE NEEDY Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to Jamaican nationals entering their final year of study in a full-time degree programme either within the Faculties of Humanities & Education, Pure & Applied Sciences or Social Sciences, and has had holiday job experience. The award will be based on good academic performance; verifiable financial need.

Method of selection: A panel comprised of the donor and UWI will interview shortlisted candidates.

Number of awards being offered: One Amount being awarded: $120,000 per annum Duration: One year Scholarship deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: N/A Organisation Website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

PRINCIPAL’S SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to students registered in the undergraduate Degree programme and are registered in either the Faculty of Pure & Applied Sciences, Faculty of Humanities & Education or the Faculty of Social Sciences, are entering Level II or III of their programme of study in the Faculties noted.

The award will be based on academic performance based on results of the previous academic year’s University examinations (at least a GPA of 3.3); Demonstrable leadership qualities; involvement in co-curricular and/or community-related activities.

Amount being awarded: Tuition and miscellaneous expenses

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Duration: One or two years Scholarship deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: University of the West Indies Organisation’s Website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

RALPH & RICKY LAUREN BURSARIES Course of study: Degree Number of awards being offered: Four Amount being awarded: $100,000 per annum (each) Duration: One year Eligibility: Available to Jamaican nationals entering their final year of study in the Faculties of Medical Sciences, Pure & Applied Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities & Education (one award per Faculty). The award will be based on good academic performance; verifiable financial need, participation and leadership in cocurricular activities.

Method of selection: A panel comprised of personnel from the University will interview short-listed candidates.

Scholarship deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: University of the West Indies Organisation website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

UWI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (JAMAICA CHAPTER) SCHOLARSHIP Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to Jamaican nationals who are registered fulltime in the Faculty of Humanities & Education; entering the final year of the BSc degree programme. The award is based on maintenance of a high level of academic performance in the two preceding academic years; demonstrable involvement in cocurricular activities on the Mona Campus.

Method of selection: A panel comprising personnel from the University and Donor Agency will interview short-listed candidates.

Number of awards being offered: One Amount being awarded: $125,000 per annum Duration: One year Scholarship deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: University of the West Indies Alumni Association (Jamaica Chapter) Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

INSURANCE CIPS CHAIRMAN’S AWARD Specialist area of study: Insurance Eligibility/Qualifications: Academic Qualifications: a minimum of five passes at

CXC General Proficiency grades 1, a minimum of five passes at GCE O’ levels grades A-B. These passes must include English and mathematics (or a mathematical subject).

Age: 16-18 Gender: Male/Female Amount awarded: Amount to complete the Associate Degree in Insurance Management Number of awards offered: One Deadline for applications: June 30, 2012 Where tenable: College of Insurance & Professional Studies Name of organisation: College of Insurance & Professional Studies Organisation telephone number: 929-3340 Organisation’s website: www.cipsonline.edu.jm Organisation email: mail@cipsonline.edu.jm Contact name: Annette Robotham Contact email: arobotham@cipsonline.edu.jm Contact number: 929-3340/2-3

(IAJ) – INSURANCE INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Insurance Eligibility/Qualifications: Academic Qualifications: Minimum of five (5) passes at CXC General Proficiency grades 1, a minimum of five (5) passes at GCE O’ levels grades A-B. These passes must include English and Mathematics (or a mathematical subject). Priority will be given to residents of a children’s home at time of application Age: Seventeen Gender: Both Amount awarded: Full tuition for the associate degree in insurance management plus one-year internship in an insurance company Number of awards offered: Two Deadline for applications: June 30, 2012 Where tenable: College of Insurance & Professional Studies Name of organisation: Insurance Association of Jamaica Organisation telephone number: 920-33856 Organisation’s website: www.iajonline.com Organisation email: iaj@cwjamaica.com Contact name: Annette Robotham Contact email: arobotham@cipsonline.edu.jm Contact number: 929-3340

JENNIFER COX MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Insurance Eligibility/Qualifications: Academic Qualifications: a minimum of five (5) passes at CXC General Proficiency grades 1, a minimum of five (5) passes at GCE O’levels grades A-B. These passes must include English and Mathematics (or a mathematical subject) or minimum age of 25 years and have passes in English and mathematics at the levels mentioned above and be employed in the insurance industry at a supervisory level.

Age: Minimum 25 years of age Gender: Not specific Amount awarded: Full tuition for the Certified Insurance Technician Course (Formerly Jamaica Insurance Diploma) Number of Awards offered: One Deadline for Applications: June 30, 2012 Where tenable: College of Insurance & Professional Studies Name of Organisation: Insurance Association of Jamaica

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Organisation telephone number: 920-3385-6 Organisation’s website: www.iajonline.com Organisation email: iaj@cwjamaica.com Contact name: Glasmine Hibbert Lindsay Contact email: ghibbetlindsay@cipsonline.edu.jm Contact number: 929-3340

INSURANCE INSTITUTE OF JAMAICA 50TH ANNIVERSARY SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Insurance Eligibility/Qualifications: A minimum of five passes at CXC General Proficiency grades 1, a minimum of five (5) passes at GCE O’ levels grades A-B. These passes must include English and Mathematics (or a mathematical subject) or minimum age of 25 years and has passes in English and Mathematics at the levels mentioned above be employed in the insurance industry at a supervisory level.

Age: Minimum 25 years Gender: Male/Female Amount awarded: Towards the Associateship of the Chartered Insurance Institute Number of awards offered: One (1) Deadline for applications: June 30, 2012 Where tenable: Chartered Insurance Institute, England Name of organisation: Insurance Institute of Jamaica Organisation telephone number: 9203385-6 Organisation’s website: www.cipsonline.edu.jm Organisation email: mail@cipsonline.edu.jm Contact name: Glasmine Hibbert Lindsay Contact email: ghibbert@cipsonline.edu.jm Contact number: 929-3340, 2, 3

GLORIA DUHANEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Insurance Eligibility/Qualifications: Academic Qualifications: a minimum of five passes at CXC General Proficiency grades 1, a minimum of five passes at GCE O’ levels grades A-B. These passes must include English and Mathematics (or a mathematical subject) or minimum age of 25 years and has passes in English and Mathematics at the levels mentioned above be employed in the insurance industry at a supervisory level.

Age: Minimum 20 years of age Gender: Male/Female Amount awarded: Full tuition for the Certified Insurance Technician Course (Formerly Jamaica Insurance Diploma) Number of Awards offered: 1 Deadline for Applications: June 30, 2012 Where tenable: College of Insurance & Professional Studies Name of organisation: Insurance Institute of Jamaica Organisation telephone number: 929-3340 Organisation website: www.cipsonline.edu.jm Organisation email: mail@cipsonline.edu.jm Contact name: Glasmine Hibbert Lindsay Contact email: ghibbet@cipsonline.edu.jm Contact number: 929-3340, 2, 3

L AW FRANK L. MYERS SCHOLARSHIPS Number of awards being offered: One scholarship Amount being awarded: $100,000 per annum Duration: Two years Eligibility: The award is available to Jamaican nationals who have successfully completed the first year of the LLB programme at the University of the West Indies; applicants who will be no more than 25 years of age on September 1 of the year of award. The award will be based on academic performance based on the results of the previous academic year University examinations (should have attained at least a Grade 'A' in two aw subjects in UWI first year Exams); excellent leadership and character traits.

Method of selection: Applicants shall be short-listed and interviewed by a panel comprising Myers, Fletcher & Gordon representatives and UWI personnel.

Condition: The awardee will be required to serve in Jamaica for a period of three years immediately following completion of the course of study. In addition, the awardee will be required to accept employment with Myers, Fletcher & Gordon as a law student (on the usual terms) during all or part of the two summers following the 3rd and 4th years of legal study.

Scholarship deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: Myers, Fletcher and Gordon, Attorneys-at-law Organisation website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

SOLUTIONS THROUGH EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to registered students who are entering their first year of study; pursuing studies at the Mona Campus leading to a degree in either the Faculty of Pure & Applied Sciences, Social Sciences, Medical Sciences or Law. The award will be based on verifiable financial need; involvement in co-curricular activities; completed essay; performance in the Advanced Level (A’ Levels) examinations.

Method of selection: A panel comprising personnel from the university and donor organisation will interview short-listed candidates.

Special requirements: Each applicant is required to submit, along with their application form, an essay that should include the following description of his or her specific financial need; details of his or her long-term career goals, statement indicating specifically how he or she would resolve the economic and social issues of Jamaica. NB: Maximum word count is 700.

Number of awards being offered: One Amount being awarded: US$1,000 Duration: One year

Scholarship deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: N/A Organisation website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

TASTEE SCHOLARSHIP FOR LAW Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to Jamaican nationals entering the second year of studies in the Faculty of Law. The award will be based on academic performance based on the results of the Year I University examinations (at least a GPA of 3.3); verifiable financial need.

Method of selection: A panel comprising personnel from the University and donor organisation will interview short-listed candidates.

Number of awards being offered: One Amount being awarded: $150,000 per annum Duration: Two years Scholarship deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: Tastee Limited Organisation website: www.mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

LIBRARY AND I N F O R M AT I O N LIBRARY & INFORMATION ASSOCIATION OF JAMAICA (LIAJA) SCHOLARSHIP Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Available to Jamaican nationals who have successfully completed all level I courses leading to the bachelor’s degree with a major in library & information studies. The award will be based primarily on academic performance; verifiable financial need, an indication of commitment to profession by being a member of the Jamaica Library Association, among other things.

Method of selection: Applicants shall be short-listed and interviewed by a panel comprising donor representatives and UWI personnel.

Condition: Successful candidates will be required, upon graduation, to become an active member of the Jamaica Library Association by volunteering to serve one of its working parties for at least a year.

Amount awarded: $100,000 per annum Number of awards being offered: One Duration: One year Scholarship deadline: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: Library and Information Association of Jamaica Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

MANAGEMENT STUDIES VICTORIA MUTUAL BUILDING SOCIETY BURSARIES/ SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Degree Course of study: Management Studies Eligibility: Be an active VMBS Future Plan Saver, completed Future Plan Scholarship Form and 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: 18 and older Gender: Male/ Female Amount awarded: $100,00 per annum Tenure: Two (2) years Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for Applications: July 6, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Name of organisation: Victoria Mutual Building Society Organisation’s website: www.vmbs.com Contact name: Clover Moore Contact title: Manager, PR & Corporate Affairs Contact Telephone: 754-8627 Contact email: clover.moore@vmbs.com

JAMAICA STOCK EXCHANGE SCHOLARSHIP Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Available to Jamaican nationals pursuing a BSc degree in the Faculty of Social Sciences with a major in management studies. The award will be based on high academic performance.

Method of selection: A committee comprising UWI and donor personnel will interview shortlisted candidates.

Condition: The recipient will be required to work in Jamaica for a minimum period of two years immediately after the completion of their course of study.

Amount awarded: $200,000 per annum Tenure: Two years Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: N/A Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

JASMINE CHIN MEMORIAL Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Available to Jamaican nationals studying at the Mona campus. The award will be based on verifiable financial need; and high academic achievement in either the CAPE Units I and II and the GCE A’Level examinations – for students with a major in economics or management studies (Accounting Option); OR the University Year 1 Examination – for students with a major in Computer Science.

Method of selection: Short-listed candidates will be subject to an interview.

Condition: Recipients of the award will be expected to serve in Jamaica for a minimum period of two years after graduation or after completion of higher studies.

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Amount awarded: Tuition Tenure: Two to three years Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: N/A Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

K.D. EDWARDS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Available to final year students in the Faculty of Social Sciences with a major in Management Studies (only). The award will be based on high academic achievement; contribution and involvement in cocurricular activities within the University and/or the community. NB: A committee comprising UWI personnel will do selection.

Amount awarded: $50,000 Tenure: One year Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: N/A Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS 90TH ANNIVERSARY SCHOLARSHIP Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to Jamaican nationals who are studying at the Mona Campus and are registered in the Faculty of Social Sciences, pursuing a BSc degree in Management Studies (Accounting option); registered in the final year of the degree programme. The awards will be based on a record of high academic achievement in UWI examinations of the degree programme (a GPA of at least 3.6); proven leadership qualities; demonstratable involvement in co-curricular, extracurricular and/or community activities.

Method of selection: A panel comprising representatives of UWI and the donor agency will interview shortlisted candidates.

Amount awarded: To be decided by donor Tenure: One year Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: N/A Organisation Website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

CARIBBEAN CEMENT COMPANY (CALVIN FOSTER MEMORIAL) SCHOLARSHIP Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to Jamaican nationals between the ages of 18 and 30, for study in the Faculties of Engineering or Social Sciences, who will be entering the second year of the BSc degree programme in one of the following areas: engineering (St Augustine): chemical,

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electrical, industrial, mechanical. Social Sciences (Mona): banking and finance (special), management studies (accounting), management studies (general), management studies (human resource management), management studies (marketing), management studies (operations), management studies (entrepreneurship). Tourism management (special) economics. 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).

Method of selection: A panel comprising representatives of UWI and the donor agency will interview shortlisted candidates.

Condition: Recipients will be bonded to work in Jamaica for two years immediately following graduation. The bonding period will be reviewed on application, for recipients wishing to pursue post-graduate studies.

Amount awarded: J$200,000 per annum (Social Sciences, Mona campus) & J$250,000 per annum (Engineering, St Augustine campus) Tenure: One year Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: N/A Organisation website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

MEDICAL SCIENCES AND NURSING THE COLGATE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Specialist area of study: School of Dentistry Course of study: Degree Eligibility: First-, and second-year dental nursing students Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: US$1,500.00 each Number of awards being offered: Two Deadline for Applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Continental Baking Company Ltd. Where tenable: UTech Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

IGL LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP FOR NURSING Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to Jamaican nationals who are registered in a full-time undergraduate degree programme at the School of Nursing; have completed at least one academic year of full-time study and will commence either the second or final year of the degree programme. The award will be based on good academic performance at the University level with a minimum GPA of 3.0; verifiable financial need; demonstrable involvement in co-curricular and volunteer activities.

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UWI and donor representatives will interview shortlisted candidates. NB. All candidates are required to submit, along with their application form, an essay with the following theme: ‘What I hope to achieve by becoming a nurse’.

Amount awarded: J$100,000 Tenure: Two years Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: IGL Limited Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

PROFESSOR SIR JOHN GOLDING MEMORIAL BURSARIES Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The bursary shall be available to Jamaican Nationals pursuing studies in the Faculty of Medical Sciences, entering year three of the MB, BS programme. The award will be based on academic performance; verifiable financial need; involvement in community service Method of selection: A panel comprised of UWI and donor representatives will make selection.

Amount awarded: J$40,000 per annum Tenure: One year Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: N/A Organisation Website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

TASTEE LIMITED SCHOLARSHIP FOR NURSING Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to Jamaican students in the Faculty of Medical Sciences who are entering the fourth year of the MB, BS programme. 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.

Method of selection: A panel comprised of UWI and donor representatives will interview Short-listed candidates Amount awarded: J$150,000 per annum Tenure: Two years Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: Tastee Limited Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

TASTEE LIMITED SCHOLARSHIP FOR NURSING Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to Jamaican nationals who are pursuing a BSc

degree in nursing on a full-time basis; have satisfactorily completed the Level II of the degree programme. 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.

Method of selection: A panel comprised of UWI and donor representatives will interview shortlisted candidates Amount awarded: J$75,000 per annum Tenure: Two years Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: Tastee Limited Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

UHWI CANADIAN NURSES’ ASSOCIATION BURSARY Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to Jamaican nationals who are registered in the BScN full-time undergraduate degree programme at the School of Nursing; will commence the second year of the degree programme. The award will be based on high academic performance at the university level with a minimum GPA of 3.5; verifiable financial need.

Method of selection: A panel comprised of UWI and donor representatives will interview shortlisted candidates Amount awarded: US$1,000 each (J$ equivalent) Tenure: One year Number of awards being offered: Two Deadline for applications: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: UHWI Canadian Nurse’ Association Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

UWI MEDICAL ALUMNI (JAMAICA CHAPTER) BURSARY Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to Jamaican nationals who are registered fulltime in the Faculties of Pure & Applied and Social Sciences; entering the final year of the BA or BSc degree programme (respectively). The award is based on maintenance of a high level of academic performance in the two preceding academic years; demonstrable involvement in co-curricular activities on the Mona campus.

Method of selection: A panel comprised of UWI and donor representatives will interview shortlisted candidates.

Amount awarded: $25,000 per annum Tenure: One year Number of awards being offered: Three Deadline for applications: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: UWI Medical Alumni (Jamaica Chapter) Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu

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Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

OVERSEAS SCHOL ARSHIPS MATSUMAE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH Specialist area of study: Natural Sciences, Engineering and Medicine Eligibility: Applicants must hold a PhD (doctorate) degree, or be recognised by the Matsumae International Foundation as possessing equivalent academic qualifications.

Age: Below 49 years old Gender: Male/ Female Amount awarded: N/A Number of awards being offered: N/A Deadline for applications: August 31, 2012 Where tenable: Japan Contact name: Scholarships and Assistance Unit Staff Contact email: scholarships@mof.gov.jm Contact number: 922-8600 ext 5026, 5023, 5010

CUBA-BILATERAL PROGRAMME Specialist area of study: Medicine Eligibility: Not specified.

Age: Below 25 years old Gender: Male/ Female Amount awarded: Accomodation, monthly stipend, meals, clothing allowance, study materials, medical care Number of awards being offered: N/A Where tenable: Cuba Contact name: Scholarships and Assistance Unit Staff Contact email: scholarships@mof.gov.jm Contact number: 922-8600 ext 5026, 5023, 5010

INTERNATIONAL SEABED AUTHORITY ENDOWMENT FUND AT THE INTERRIDGE STUDENT AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME Specialist area of study: Marine Scientific Research Eligibility: Jamaican nationals pursuing studies in Marine Scientific Research Age: Not specified Gender: Male/ Female Amount awarded: Not Specified Number of awards being offered: N/A Where tenable: China Deadline for scholarship: Applications are accepted throughout the year Contact name: Scholarships and Assistance Unit Staff Contact email: scholarships@mof.gov.jm Contact number: 922-8600 ext 5026, 5023, 5010

UK COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP FOR GRADUATE STUDIES Specialist area of study: N/A Eligibility: Students wishing to pursue graduate studies in any field

Age: Not Specified Gender: Male/ Female Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: N/A Where tenable: United Kingdom Deadline for scholarship: May 17, 2012 Contact name: Scholarships and Assistance Unit Staff Contact email: scholarships@mof.gov.jm Contact number: 922-8600 ext 5026, 5023, 5010

UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENT PROGRAMME (PEC-G 2013) Specialist area of study: Any area Eligibility: Completion of secondary education, with high achievements in specialised area of study. For example, students who wish to study medicine they must attain an average of 60 per cent and over in the sciences.

Age: Between 18-25 years Gender: Male/ Female Amount awarded: Not Specified Number of awards being offered: N/A Where tenable: Brazil Deadline for scholarship: June 29, 2012 Organisation offering scholarship: Embassy of Brazil Organisation’s website: kingston.itamaraty.gov.br Contact name: Nellesha Simpson Contact email: cultural.kingston@itamaraty.gov.br Contact number: 929-8607/8608/8611

OAS AND ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Human resource development, networking and systems administration, service leadership and innovation, environmental, health and safety management, facility management, human computer interaction, health systems management, telecommunications engineering technology, professional studies, applied statistics and imaging science.

Eligibility: Applicants must be Jamaican nationals, have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a cumulative GPA of (3.0), have basic computer and internet skills, have work experience in related field, obtained degree in the last five years.

Age: Not Specified Gender: Male/ Female Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: N/A Where tenable: N/A Deadline for scholarship: June 29, 2012 Contact name: Scholarships and Assistance Unit Staff Contact email: scholarships@mof.gov.jm Contact number: 922-8600 ext 5026, 5023, 5010

THE CHILEAN AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION (AGCI) HORIZONTAL COOPERATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME Specialist area of study: Diploma in methodology for teaching Spanish as a second language Eligibility: Applicants must be Jamaican

nationals, have a University Degree, be fluent in Spanish and be a teacher of Spanish with at least five years experience in the profession.

Age: Not specified Gender: Male/ Female Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: N/A Where tenable: Chile Deadline for scholarship: June 8, 2012 Contact name: Scholarships and Assistance Unit Staff Contact email: scholarships@mof.gov.jm Contact number: 922-8600 ext 5026, 5023, 5010

ERAMUS MUNDUS MASTERS COURSES (EMMCS) Specialist area of study: Agriculture, engineering, manufacturing and construction, health and welfare, humanities and arts, science, mathematics and computing and social sciences, business and law. NB: Go to link to see more details about scholarship.

Eligibility: Students, doctoral candidates, teachers, researchers and other academic staff should address their applications directly to the selected Erasmus Mundus masters and doctoral programmes and to the selected Erasmus Mundus partnerships, in accordance with the application conditions defined by the selected consortium/partnership. Scholarship amounts can vary according to the level of studies/teaching/research, their duration (three months to three years) and the grantee's nationality (scholarships for non-EU individuals are higher than for EU individuals).

Age: Not Specified Gender: Male/ Female Amount awarded: Not Specified Number of awards being offered: N/A Where tenable: Not Specified Deadline for Scholarship: Between November 2012 and January 2013 Programme website: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundu s/results_compendia/documents/projects/a ction_1_master_courses/131_emmcs.pdf

PERFORMING ARTS SCHOL ARSHIPS CARRERAS VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Visual & Performing Arts Course of study: Associate or bachelor’s degree Eligibility/Qualifications: Final-year students (1 male, 1 female); Second year students (1 Visual Arts & 1 Performing Arts) Age: No age restriction Gender: Male & Female Amount awarded: Varies Number of awards being offered: Varies Deadline for Applications: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: Edna Manley College of the Visual & Performing Arts Name of organisation: Carreras Limited Organisation’s telephone & fax number: c/o Edna Manley College Organisation’s website: www.emc.edu.jm

Organisation’s email: registry@emc.edu.jm Contact title: Assistant registrar Contact name: Claudia Woon Chin Contact email: Claudia.woon-chin@emc.edu.jm Contact number: 960-6171

CECIL BOSWELL FACEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (THE) Specialist area of study: Visual Arts Education Course of study: Bachelor Degree Eligibility/Qualifications: Third year fulltime student at Edna Manley and attain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or B average Age: No age restriction Gender: Male/Female Amount awarded: Varies Number of awards being offered: Varies Deadline for applications: May 31 (each year) Where tenable: Edna Manley College of the Visual & Performing Arts Name of organisation: The Cecil Boswell Facey Foundation Organisation telephone & fax number: c/o Edna Manley College Organisation’s website: www.emc.edu.jm Organisation email: registry@emc.edu.jm Contact title: Assistant registrar Contact name: Claudia Woon Chin Contact email: Claudia.woon-chin@emc.edu.jm Contact number: 960-6171

THE GRACEKENNEDY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Visual Arts, Music, Drama & Dance Education Course of study: Associate or Bachelor Degree Eligibility/Qualifications: Completed one year programme of study at Edna Manley and attain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or B average.

Age: No age restriction Gender: Male/Female Amount awarded: Varies Number of awards being offered: Varies Deadline for applications: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: Edna Manley College of the Visual & Performing Arts Name of Organisation: The GraceKennedy Foundation Organisation Telephone & Fax Number: c/o Edna Manley College Organisation’s website: www.emc.edu.jm Organisation Email: registry@emc.edu.jm Contact title: Assistant registrar Contact name: Claudia Woon Chin Contact email: Claudia.woon-chin@emc.edu.jm Contact number: 960-6171

THE LOUISE BENNETT COVERLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Drama, Dance or Music Education Course of study: Associate or bachelor’s degree Eligibility/Qualifications: Completed one year programme of study at Edna Manley

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and attain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or B average.

Age: No age restriction Gender: Male/female Amount awarded: Varies Number of awards being offered: Varies Deadline for applications: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: Edna Manley College of the Visual & Performing Arts Name of organisation: Jamaica Folk Revue Inc. Organisation telephone & fax number: c/o Edna Manley College Organisation’s website: www.emc.edu.jm Organisation email: registry@emc.edu.jm Contact title: Assistant registrar Contact name: Claudia Woon Chin Contact email: Claudia.woon-chin@emc.edu.jm Contact number: 960-6171

THE RBC SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Visual Arts, Dance, Drama & Music Education Course of study: Associate or Bachelor Degree Eligibility/Qualifications: Completed one year of programme of study at Edna Manley and attained a minimum Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) of 3.0 or B average.

Age: No age restriction Gender: Male & Female Amount awarded: Varies Number of awards being offered: Varies Deadline for applications: May 31 (each year) Where tenable: Edna Manley College of the Visual & Performing Arts Name of organisation: RBC Bank Jamaica Ltd. Organisation telephone & fax number: c/o Edna Manley College Organisation’s website: www.emc.edu.jm Organisation email: registry@emc.edu.jm Contact title: Assistant registrar Contact name: Claudia Woon Chin Contact email: Claudia.woon-chin@emc.edu.jm Contact number: 960-6171

RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES LTD SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Visual Arts, Dance, Drama & Music Education Course of study: Associate or Bachelor Degree Eligibility/Qualifications: Completed one year programme of study at Edna Manley and attain a minimum Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) of 3.0 or B average.

Age: No age restriction Gender: Male & Female Amount awarded: Varies Number of awards being offered: Varies Deadline for applications: May 31 (each year) Where tenable: Edna Manley College of the Visual & Performing Arts Name of Organisation: Restaurant Associates Ltd Organisation Telephone & Fax Number: c/o Edna Manley College Organisation’s website: www.emc.edu.jm Organisation email: registry@emc.edu.jm Contact title: Assistant registrar 27

Contact name: Claudia Woon Chin Contact email: Claudia.woon-chin@emc.edu.jm Contact number: 960-6171

ROY HALL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Drama Education Course of study: Associate or Bachelor Degree Eligibility/Qualifications: Completed one year programme of study at Edna Manley and attain a minimum Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) of 3.0 or B average.

Age: No age restriction Gender: Male & Female Amount awarded: Varies Number of awards being offered: Varies Deadline for applications: May 31 (each year) Where tenable: Edna Manley College of the Visual & Performing Arts Name of organisation: The Roy Hall Memorial Scholarship Organisation telephone & fax number: c/o Edna Manley College Organisation’s website: www.emc.edu.jm Organisation email: registry@emc.edu.jm Contact title: Assistant registrar Contact name: Claudia Woon Chin Contact email: Claudia.woon-chin@emc.edu.jm Contact number: 960-6171

PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES AMBASSADOR GLEN A. HOLDEN BURSARY Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to Jamaican nationals who registered in the Faculty of Pure & Applied Sciences at the Mona Campus; are pursuing a BSc degree in Environmental Biology, Physics and Electronics/Engineering; have satisfactorily completed level I of the degree programme.

The awards will be based on high academic achievement (at least a GPA of 3.3); verifiable financial need Method of selection: A committee comprising personnel from the U.W.I will interview Short-listed candidates.

Amount awarded: $100,000 per annum Tenure: One year Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: N/A Organisation’s website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

CAROL A. LEWIS (IVY M. ELLIS SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Faculty of Pure and Applied Science/Health Information Technology Course of study: Associate Degree Eligibility: N/A Age: N/A Gender: both Amount awarded: Not specified

Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: July 31, 2012 Organisation awarding scholarship: Carol A. Lewis Where tenable: University of Technology Contact name: Mrs Pauline Madourie Title: Scholarship officer Contact email: financialaidutech@gmail.com Contact number: 970-5219

NESTLE-JAMAICA LIMITED SCHOLARSHIP Course of study: Degree Eligibility: The award is available to Jamaican nationals who are registered in the Faculty of Pure & Applied Sciences; will be entering their final year of study; pursuing a major in Food Chemistry; (If no suitable candidates present themselves, applicants pursuing a major in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry will be considered.) are between 18 to 30 years of age. The award will be based on academic performance based on the results of the previous academic year's University examinations (at least a GPA of 3.3).

Method of selection: A committee comprising personnel from the UWI will interview short-listed candidates.

Amount awarded: $100,000 Tenure: One (1) year Number of awards being offered: One Deadline for applications: May 31, 2012 Where tenable: University of the West Indies Organisation awarding scholarship: N/A Organisation Website: mona.uwi.edu Contact name: Office of Student Financing Contact email: stufinc@uwimona.edu.jm Contact number: 935-8315, 935-8670

D E A D L I N E S H AV E A L R E A DY PA S S E D AUSTRALIAN LEADERSHIP AWARDS Specialist area of study: Priority fields include Climate change/natural resource management, regional integration/ economic resilience, education and food security.

Course of study: N/A Eligibility: Applicants should be Jamaicans Age: N/A Gender: Male/ Female Amount awarded: N/A Number of awards being offered: N/A Deadline for Applications: April 12, 2012 Where tenable: Australia Contact name: Scholarships and Assistance Unit Staff Contact email: scholarships@mof.gov.jm Contact number: 922-8600 ext 5026, 5023, 5010

JAMAICA FLOUR MILLS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Business administration, actuarial science, economics, Applied chemistry, computer science, agriculture, engineering, advanced nursing, accounting, banking & finance, management studies, bio-chemistry, hotel management, education, medicine (third to final year)

Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Everyone with the exception of children or dependents of persons employed at Jamaica Flour Mills Age: 17-35 years old Gender: N/A Amount awarded: N/A Number of awards being offered: N/A Deadline for Applications: March 23, 2012 Where tenable: UWI, UTech, and NCU application forms are available at: www.adm.com/jmfoundationscholarships Organisation awarding scholarship: Jamaica Flour Mills Limited Organisation telephone: 928-7221 Contact person: Secretary

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GENERAL TEACHERS’ SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Arts, Education, Economics or Accounts Course of study: Degree Eligibility: Second-, third- & fourth-year students Age: N/A Gender: both Amount awarded: Not specified Number of awards being offered: Not specified Deadline for applications: March 29, 2012 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

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & YOUTH (JAMAICA TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL) Specialist area of study: All schools Course of study: Degree Eligibility: First-year Technical High School graduates Age: N/A Gender: Both Amount awarded: Tuition & books Number of awards being offered: Not specified Deadline for applications: N/A Organisation awarding scholarship: Ministry of Education, & Youth Where tenable: University of Technology Contact: Ministry of Education & Youth (Tertiary Unit)

NEW ZEALAND COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: Open Scholarship Course of study: Priority fields include Leadership and Governance, Economics, Public Sector Governance and Reform, Environmental Studies, Education, Health, Agriculture and Fisheries, Biosecurity and Food Safety, Infrastructure and Utility and Human Rights and Gender.

Eligibility: Applicants should be Jamaican nationals and employed in Jamaica for at least two years prior to application, be applying to commence a new qualification and not be seeking funding for one already commenced at the PhD or Masters level, have a minimum standard of Upper Second Class Honours.

Age: N/A Gender: Male/ Female Amount awarded: Travel, tuition,

establishment allowance, course related costs, stipend, medical and travel insurance Number of awards being offered: N/A Deadline for applications: March 30, 2012 Where tenable: New Zealand Contact name: Scholarships and Assistance Unit Staff Contact email: scholarships@mof.gov.jm Contact number: 922-8600 ext 5026, 5023, 5010

ORGANISATION OF AMERICAN STATES (OAS) SCHOLARSHIP 2013/2014 Specialist area of study: Priority areas from which interested person may make selection are Culture, Education, Social Development and Creation of Productive Employment, Sustainable Development of Tourism, Sustainable Development and the Environment, Strengthening of Democratic Institutions, Scientific Development and Exchange and Transfer of Technology and Economic Diversification and Integration, Trade Liberalization and Market Access.

Eligibility: Be a citizen or permanent resident of Jamaica, Submit certified copy of highest diploma, degree obtained.

Age: Not specified Gender: Male/ Female Amount awarded: Round-trip ticket, tuition and fees, yearly book allowance, health insurance and monthly subsistence.

Number of awards being offered: N/A Where tenable: United States of America, Canada and any other Caribbean island apart from Jamaica.

Deadline for scholarship: February 29, 2012 Contact name: Scholarships and Assistance Unit Staff Contact email: scholarships@mof.gov.jm Contact number: 922-8600 ext 5026, 5023, 5010

RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP Specialist area of study: N/A Course of study: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Dentistry, Agronomy, International Relations, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Computer Technology and Earth Sciences.

Eligibility: Applicants should be Jamaican nationals, have left school no longer than three (3) years ago, have at least two A’Levels or CAPE Units I & II or hold a Bachelor’s Degree equivalent to the Russian Bachelor Diploma in the field related to their chosen field of study. (Mater’s Degree) Age: Below 25 years Gender: Male/ Female Amount awarded: Tuition, accommodation and monthly living allowance NB. Applicants should be prepared to cover airfare, health insurance, and sufficient funds to supplement the scholarship allowance provided by the Russian Government and traveling.

Number of awards being offered: N/A Deadline for applications: April 24, 2012 Where tenable: Russia Contact name: Scholarships and Assistance Unit Staff Contact email: scholarships@mof.gov.jm Contact number: 922-8600 ext 5026, 5023, 5010

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