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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 designed to give high achieving first year Jamaican university students with financial need a chance to win funds to continue attending 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
– First year university student
– Aged 18- 24
– Currently enrolled 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
– Photo Id
– Previous Semester’s Report
– Resume (highlighting any internships, jobs, leadership positions, awards, service clubs at school or other experiences and accomplishments that you want to draw attention to.)
– Introduction Video- tell us your story, and why you should be selected for this opportunity. (Video should be no more than 2 mins long maximum)
Application Video Requirements
