Scholarship Opportunities
| Documents & Details | Scholarship Deadline | Scholarship URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAS-UWI Scholarship |
The UWI, at the Cave Hill, Mona and St. Augustine campuses, shall apply a one-time tuition waiver of USD $1,000 for the top-ranked OAS-UWI Scholarship Recipients pursuing an undergraduate or a postgraduate programme, while the Global Campus shall apply a one-time tuition waiver of USD $378 for the scholarship recipients pursuing the Certificate or year 1 of the Bachelor of Education degree in Early Childhood Development and Family Studies. The GS/OAS shall provide a one-time tuition allowance of USD $3,000 for OAS-UWI Scholarship Recipients pursuing an undergraduate or a postgraduate programme at the Cave Hill, Mona or St. Augustine campuses. The GS/OAS will provide a one-time tuition allowance of USD $3,500 for Scholarship recipients at the Global Campus pursuing the Certificate programme or the Bachelor of Education programme in Early Childhood Development and Family Studies, for which recipients must be in the first year of study. These funds will be paid directly to the University. |
31 May 2024 | |
| DOROTHY PINE MCLARTY POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP |
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
The Dorothy Pine McLarty Postgraduate Scholarship is intended to support a graduate student in the Faculty of Social Sciences or the Faculty of Humanities and Education, The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus. The triennial scholarship award is for research degrees related to Elections and Governance in Jamaica.
The scholarship award is for three years, with eligibility for renewal each year contingent on satisfactory academic performance.
2. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must be/have:
a. Jamaican Nationals who are enrolled in the Faculty of Social Sciences or Faculty of Humanities and Education; and registered in a research degree related to Elections and Governance in Jamaica
b. Gained at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (or 3.0 GPA ) at the undergraduate level
The awardee will be required to serve in Jamaica for a period of three (3) years immediately following completion of the course of study.
3. VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIPS
a. Up to J$325,000 per annum
b. The award covers/contributes to the tuition, residence costs (on/off campus) and contributions to books and meals (quarterly stipend)
c. The Awardee may apply for other scholarships/grants and loans to cover other costs
4. DURATION OF AWARD: Three (3) Years (Maximum)
5. NUMBER OF AWARDS: One (every 3 years)
6. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION REQUIREMENT
All applications shall be accompanied by the following documents:
a. Transcript from other Universities (not required for The UWI student applicants)
b. A 500-word personal essay outlining career aspirations and reason for choice of degree programme
c. Evidence of leadership positions at school, university and/or within the wider community; community involvement; and co-curricular activities are desirable
d. 2 reference letters – at least one of which must come from an academic referee attesting to the applicant’s academic ability and potential, demonstrated leadership qualities, and character. (Referees must have known the applicant for at least two years. All referees must affix the official stamp of their office/department/organisation).
7. SELECTION PROCESS
a. The scholarship would be advertised on our social media pages, campus and/ or any other University media (and by any other institution named by the Donor).
b. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a panel comprising Myers, Fletcher & Gordon representatives and The UWI personnel and any other representative, as selected by the Donor.
8. HOW TO APPLY
a. Submit the completed application form with all the other relevant documents to the School for Graduate Studies and Research via email at sgsr@uwimona.edu.jm with the subject line: ‘Dorothy Pine McLarty Postgraduate Scholarship’, on/before May 05, 2024.
NB: ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT(S) WILL BE CONTACTED.
Need assistance or more information?
Contact:
The UWI School for Graduate Studies and Research
The University of the West Indies
Regional Headquarters Building
Email: sgsr@uwimona.edu.jm
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5 May 2024 |
Scholarship Information
REGIONAL & LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) Postgraduate Scholarships
For 2024, CCRIF will provide scholarships for students pursuing a Master's Degree in several pre-identified areas related to disaster risk management for study at The University of the West Indies and other institutions. Scholarship recipients must be citizens of CARICOM member or associate member countries and/or CCRIF member countries in the Caribbean.
Cultural Studies Postgraduate Scholarships
The Cultural Studies Scholarship is intended to support a graduate student in the Institute of Caribbean Studies, The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus who demonstrates outstanding academic potential in advancing Cultural Studies as a field of inquiry; and Financial need.
Dorothy Pine McLarty Postgraduate Scholarships
The Dorothy Pine McLarty Postgraduate Scholarship is intended to support a graduate student in the Faculty of Social Sciences or the Faculty of Humanities and Education, The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus. The triennial scholarship award is for research degrees related to Elections and Governance in Jamaica. The scholarship award is for three years, with eligibility for renewal each year contingent on satisfactory academic performance.
Dr. Pauline O. Lawrence and Dr. Carlton G. Davis Postgraduate Scholarships
This Scholarship is established to support students pursuing the Master of Science in the following programmes: (i) Agricultural Entrepreneurship, (ii) Plant Production and Protection and (iii) Biotechnology at the Mona Campus of The University of the West Indies.
Lisa Seifart Gore Postgraduate Scholarships
The Lisa Gore Seifart Scholarships, established in 2020, grants scholarships every year to talented and financially challenged students for the pursuit of Master’s Degrees in Psychology leading to a university degree.
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) provide grants for all stages of researchers' careers - be they doctoral candidates or highly experienced researchers - and encourage transnational, intersectoral, and interdisciplinary mobility. The MSCA enables research-focused organisations (universities, research centres, and companies) to host talented foreign researchers and to create strategic partnerships with leading institutions worldwide.
OAS Scholarships
The OAS Academic Scholarship Program (Regular Program), established in 1958, grants scholarships every year for the pursuit of Master’s Degrees, Doctoral Degrees and Graduate Research leading to a university degree. The OAS Special Caribbean Scholarships Program (SPECAF), established in 1983, grants scholarships for the last two years of undergraduate studies to citizens and residents of the English-speaking Caribbean OAS Member States, and Suriname.
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship (CS) is an international programme under which Commonwealth governments offer scholarships and fellowships to citizens of other Commonwealth countries.
The Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarship are postgraduate awards supporting exceptional all-round students at the University of Oxford. Established in the will of Cecil Rhodes in 1902, the Rhodes is the oldest and perhaps the most prestigious international scholarship program in the world. The Rhodes Scholarship candidates from Jamaica and the Commonwealth Caribbean may apply for one of two Rhodes Scholarship as follows:
- The Jamaica Rhodes Scholarship, available to candidates from Jamaica only;
- The Commonwealth Caribbean Rhodes Scholarship, available to candidates from the Caribbean generally, excluding Jamaicans (but subject to the Selection Committee’s discretion).
