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THE SCHOLAR is dedicated to assisting in the advancement of the education of exceptionally promising students with financial challenges.
Apply for The Scholar
The Scholar program is Jamaica’s only television show that gives top achieving high school students with financial need a chance to win funds to attend any of the best colleges and universities islandwide.
Prizes are intended to cover a share of the student’s educational experience such as:
- Tuition
- Books
- And other required fees.
*Prizes vary by sponsor and the individual success of the participant.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Jamaican Nationality
- High school graduate or plans to graduate from high school in this academic school year
- Intending to enroll in an accredited college or university in Jamaica
- Demonstrating unmet financial need
Selection Criteria
The Scholar reviews each application individually with the assistance of a committee. The criteria used in the selection process are:
- Academic ability and achievement: Maintains a strong academic record and receives outstanding recommendations from teachers, shows a desire to be challenged, and demonstrates enthusiasm for learning.
- Leadership: Motivates others, takes initiative, and contributes positively to the community.
- Persistence: Exhibits determination when faced with obstacles, goal-oriented, and confronts challenges with an ability to adapt to change.
- Unmet financial need
Application Requirements
- Applicable Certificates such as but not limited to CSEC and Cape
- School Transcript
- Resume (highlighting any internships, jobs, leadership positions, awards, service clubs at school or other experiences and accomplishments that you want to draw attention to.)
- Birth Certificate
- Photo Id
- Video (introduce yourself, your future plans explain your academic dreams and why you should be selected for this opportunity. Video should be 2 mins long maximum)
Application Video Requirements
How to Apply
Step 1
Make sure you have a look at the "Who Can Apply"
Step 2
Click on "What you need to apply" above to review the documents needed to apply to THE Scholar
Step 3
After completing Steps 1 and 2 click the button below and start entering your information