The University College of the Caribbean
SCHOLARSHIP DIRECTORY
UCC Foundation Scholarships are open to students in any field of study offered by the University College of the Caribbean LOCAL programs only. All available scholarships have criteria for applicants. These criteria are restricted as defined. Receipt of any award listed in this section is subject to the availability of funds.
Application Information Application Forms All interested students must have received an acceptance letter from the UCC Registrar Office before an application for scholarship can be submitted. Scholarship applications should be submitted DIRECTLY to 6 Belmont Road, Kingston 5. Application forms are available at 6 Belmont Road and 17 Worthington Avenue, Kingston 5; at any of our centers island-wide; or on the internet at www.ucc. edu.jm Continuing UCC students wishing to be considered for the scholarships listed in this section must have a copy of their most recent transcript to accompany the application form. Applicants MUST disclose current source of income. Deadlines & Notification For all types of financial assistance, priority consideration will be given to applicants whose applications have been received and who have been admitted to UCC by June 30th. Scholarships offered are limited, so every attempt should be made to submit applications in a timely manner.
Applicants and parents of applicants are encouraged to estimate their income data for the previous year, if necessary. Applicants who submit required documents on time will be notified of award prior to the beginning of Fall Registration. Students’ Expected Earnings All students who apply for financial assistance are expected to work and to save a major portion of their earnings to apply against the coming academic year’s expenses or to secure adequate financing on their own. Refund Policy If a student receiving financial aid withdraws from UCC during their enrollment period, all scholarships will then become null and void. Repayment of any micro-loan will begin six months after termination. Deferments may be granted under special circumstances. Satisfactory Academic Progress All students receiving financial assistance are expected to establish and maintain satisfactory academic performance. For continued eligibility, students must meet all of the following: • • •
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate study) Complete 85% of all credit hours attempted. Meet graduation requirements in no longer than the average length of their program.
Students may submit a written appeal to the Office of the Dean of Academic Affairs for reinstatement of their scholarship, if exceptional conditions exist that prevent them from meeting the requirements. Requirement for Proof of High School Graduation Students must provide proof of high school graduation before aid may be disbursed, even though this may not be a requirement for admission. Proof should be attached to the application form. Email Contact Applicants may contact The University College of the Caribbean at: www.ucc.edu.jm or email: shyman@ucc.edu.jm
External Scholarship First Generation Applicants must: • Be a first generation family member to seek higher education. • Demonstrate financial need. • Have achieved high academic performance. Applicants should provide a written essay of the importance of attaining higher education and the difference it will make in their life. Provided by: UCC Number of awards: 04 Value: $115,000 each Selected by: UCC Committee Information: Customer Service 17 Worthington Ave., Kingston 5 Tel: 935-0993 or 935-0960. Email: shyman@ucc.edu.jm Deadline: June 30th
Winston I. Adams Applicants must: • Have attended Vere Technical School for at least two years. • Be a graduate of Vere Technical School. • Rank in the top ten academic performers of the current graduating class. Provided by: UCC Number of awards: 02 Value: $235,000 Selected by: UCC Committee Information: Vere Technical Guidance Counselor or UCC Customer Service 17 Worthington Ave., Kingston 5. Tel: 935-0993 or 935-0960 Email: shyman@ucc.edu.jm Deadline: June 30th
The Geraldine Adams’ Hope Priority will be given to an applicant who: • Is or has been a resident of a Girls’ Home in any of the parishes that UCC has a center. • Is a high school graduate meeting normal matriculation requirements for any Certificate or Diploma/Degree programme. • Has recommendation letters from the Girls’ Home as well as her high school.
Applicants must provide a written essay describing her purpose for continuing education and plans for future development. If no such candidate applies, young women facing extreme circumstances will be considered. Provided by: Number of awards: Value: Selected by: Information: Tel: Email: Deadline:
UCC 02 $150,000 each UCC Committee Customer Service 17 Worthington Ave., Kingston 5. 935-0993 or 935-0960 shyman@ucc.edu.jm June 30th
Inner-City Youth Opportunity Applicants must be: • Enrolled in the Youth Leadership Training Program hosted by the Jamaican Chamber of Commerce Inner-City Development Committee. • A top male or female who demonstrate strong leadership skills and community involvement. Preference will be given to candidates under the age of 21 years. Recipients are chosen based on grades and interview scores. Provided by: Number of awards: Value: Information: Tel: Email: Deadline:
UCC 02 $88,000 each Jamaica Chamber of Commerce or UCC CEMMS Department 17 Worthington Ave., Kingston 5. 935-0999 or 935-0043 executiveed@ucc.edu.jm Varies
Internal Scholarship Founders’ Day Applicants must be a member of Andrews Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church. Applicants may be new, re-admitted or a continuing UCC student. Recipient will be assessed according to financial need and academic history. Provided by: Number of awards: Value: Selected by: Information: Tel: Email: Deadline:
UCC 02 up to $200,000 per annum Andrews Memorial S.D.A. Education Committee (then referred to the UCC Committee) Dr. Novie Younger 27 Hope Road, Kingston 10. 977-0746 or 920-5281 novie.younger@uwimona.edu.jm June 30th
Helping Hand This scholarship is offered to an applicant whose education has been interrupted by temporary difficulties and who finds it necessary to resume studies due to the changing demands in their lives. Applicants must demonstrate a financial need for assistance with their educational expenses in order to improve their marketable skills. Preference will be given to heads of households and proven academic achievers. Provided by: Value: Selected by: Information: Tel: Email: Deadline:
UCC $50,000 UCC Committee Customer Service 17 Worthington Ave., Kingston 5. 935-0993 or 935-0960 shyman@ucc.edu.jm June 30th
Pathfinders Applicants should: • Be a recent high school or UCC diploma programme graduate. • Qualify for entry into Lower Level Bachelor’s Degree Programme. • Demonstrate a high level of financial need. • Demonstrate strong leadership skills. • Have a history of involvement with UCC student programmes or in the case of NEW students, strong involvement in community or church activities. Provided by: Number of awards: Value: Selected by: Information: Tel: Email: Deadline:
UCC 02 $100,000 UCC Committee Customer Service 17 Worthington Ave., Kingston 5. 935-0993 or 935-0960 shyman@ucc.edu.jm June 30th
Our Children/Our Future Applicants must: • Be a continuing student in a UCC Bachelor’s Degree Programme. • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0. • Demonstrate financial need. • Demonstrate leadership qualities. • Be involved in UCC’s student services and programmes. Provided by: Number of awards: Value: Selected by: Information: Tel: Email: Deadline:
UCC 02 $100,000 UCC Committee Customer Service 17 Worthington Ave., Kingston 5. 935-0993 or 935-0960 shyman@ucc.edu.jm July 30th
Paul Chavannes Applicants must have been a member of City of Kingston (COK) Cooperative Credit Union for at least two years, or the child of a member of COK. The candidate is also required to have completed at least one year of a full time or two years of a part time programme in Management Studies at any of the following universities: UCC, UWI, UTech or NCU. Provided by: Number of awards: Value: Selected by: Information: Tel: Email: Deadline:
COK 13 $75,000 each COK COK 935-0993 or 935-0960 shyman@ucc.edu.jm June 30th; Nov. 30th
Janet Davis Lindsay Memorial This scholarship is offered in memory of former Dean of Local Programmes, Janet Davis Lindsay. This award is open to any applicant who is currently enrolled in a UCC local programme, and who through no fault of their own, find that they are unable to complete payment of their degree programme. It is meant to be the helping hand to carry the student forward during a brief, but challenging time. Applicant must be in good academic standing and able to provide proof of hardship. Provided by: Number of awards: Value: Selected by: Information: Email: Deadline:
UCC Varies Varies UCC Committee Customer Service 17 Worthington Ave., Kingston 5. shyman@ucc.edu.jm June 30th
Digicel’s Scholarship Award This scholarship will be awarded to 2nd and 3rd year students pursuing degrees in the discipline of Information Technology and Business Administration. Student: • Must have a GPA of 3.3 • Demonstrate participation in extra- curricular activities. • Should not be the recipient of any other scholarship. Provided by: Number of awards: Value: Selected by: Information: Email: Deadline:
Digicel 01 $160,000.00 UCC and Digicel 6 Belmont Road, Kingston 5. shyman@ucc.edu.jm June 30th
Annual Academic Awards*
*Applicants must be invited to apply.
Geoff Brown Memorial Leadership Award Applicants must: • Be a continuing student in a degree programme. • Have a GPA over 3.0. • Be involved in on-campus activities/student organizations such as: o Student Executive o Class President o Class Representative o Club Member o Extra-curricular activities • Be able to provide a letter of reference from a UCC Faculty or Staff member. • Have demonstrated exemplary student behavior. Number of awards: Value: Selected by: Information: Deadline:
02 (1 Male & 1 Female) $200,000 UCC Committee Announced at Annual Awards Banquet / Graduation Ceremony. N/A
Vice President’s Award Applicants must: • Be completing a Diploma programme at UCC • Have a GPA of at least 3.5 • Be in the process of pursuing the lower level of the degree at UCC . Provided by: UCC Number of awards: 01 Value: $250,000 Selected by: UCC Committee Information: Announced at Annual Awards Graduation / Banquet Ceremony Deadline: N/A
Dean’s List for Excellence Applicants must: • Be completing a Diploma, Lower level or Upper Level Bachelor’s Degree programme. • Have a GPA of at least 3.5 for the terms completed. Provided by: UCC Number of awards: 10 Value: $100,000 each Selected by: UCC Committee Information: Announced at Annual Awards Banquet / Graduation Ceremony Deadline: N/A
Board of Governors’ Choice Applicants must: • Be enrolled in the final term of a Lower Level Bachelor’s Degree programme. • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 • Be in the process of pursuing the upper level of the degree program at UCC. Provided by: Number of awards: Value: Selected by: Information: Deadline:
UCC 01 $300,000 UCC Committee Announced at Annual Awards Banquet / Graduation Ceremony N/A
The President’s Choice Applicants must: • Be enrolled in the final term of an Upper Level Bachelor’s Degree programme. • Be an active member of the student body. • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 to 4.0. • Be in the process of pursuing the graduate degree at UCC. Provided by: Number of awards: Value: Selected by: Information: Deadline:
UCC 01 US$6,250.00 UCC Committee Announced at Annual Awards Banquet / Graduation Ceremony N/A
For further information contact: 6 Belmont Road, Kingston 5, Tel:876-929-2830-4 Toll free:1888-CALL-UCC www.ucc.edu.jm