Tertiary Education Scholarships and Grants

Educational Support Programme

Applications are now open to eligible members for scholarships and grants under the C&WJCCU Educational Support Programme.  The deadline for the application is the end of the day Friday, September 19, 2025.

Desmond Duval Scholarship:

The applicant should be commencing a first degree in Information Technology or Management Studies at an approved tertiary institution in Jamaica, starting in September 2025

Available scholarships:  

One (1) Scholarship, $200,000.00 for one (1) year.

Other requirements:

1. In a typed essay of a maximum of 300 words, discuss the following topic: “C&WJCCUL is committed to the well-being of our community”. How do you think the C&WJCCUL can further advance its involvement in community development in Jamaica?
2. A list of extracurricular activities and prizes or awards received.
3. One passport-sized photograph.
4. Continuation of the scholarship is based on satisfactory performance and conduct

Deadline: 

Completed application form must be submitted to the Branch by Friday, September 19, 2025.

Ertis Blake Tertiary Scholarship:

The applicant should be pursuing a first degree (general programme) at an approved tertiary institution in Jamaica.

Available scholarships:  

One (1) Scholarship, $200,000.00 per year over (3) years.

Other requirements:

1. In a typed essay of a maximum of 350 words, discuss the following topic: “C&WJCCUL is committed to the well-being of our community”. How do you think the C&WJCCUL can further advance its involvement in community development in Jamaica?
2. A list of extra-curricular activities and prizes or awards received
3. One passport-sized photograph.
4. Continuation of the scholarship is based on good conduct and a satisfactory performance with a GPA of 3.0 and above

Deadline: 

Completed application form must be submitted to the Branch by Friday, September 19, 2025.

F.T. Spence Memorial Scholarship:

The applicant should be pursuing a first degree in Accounting or Management Studies at an approved tertiary institution in Jamaica.

Available scholarships:  

One (1) Scholarship, $200,000.00 per year over (3) years.

Other requirements:

1. In a typed essay of a maximum of 350words, discuss the following topic: “C&WJCCUL is committed to the well-being of our community”. How do you think the C&WJCCUL can further advance its involvement in community development in Jamaica?
2. A list of extra-curricular activities and prizes or awards received
3. One passport-sized photograph.
4. Continuation of the scholarship is based on good conduct and a satisfactory performance with a GPA of 3.0 and above

Deadline: 

Completed application form must be submitted to the Branch by Friday, September 19, 2025.

Leslie Mills Trust County Scholarship:

The applicant should be pursuing a CAPE course of studies in levels one and two commencing in September 2025 at an approved Secondary Institution or equivalent in Jamaica. 

Available scholarships:  

Three (3) Scholarships, one (1) per County (Cornwall, Middlesex & Surrey) $50,000.00 per year, payable over 2 years.

Other requirements:

1. In a typed essay of a maximum of 300 words, discuss the following topic: “C&WJCCUL is committed to the well-being of our community”. How do you think the C&WJCCUL can further advance its involvement in
   Community development in Jamaica?
2. A list of extra-curricular activities and prizes or awards received
3. One passport-sized photograph.
4. Continuation of the scholarship is based on good conduct and a satisfactory performance with a GPA of 3.0 and above.

Deadline: 

Completed application form must be submitted to the Branch by Friday, September 19, 2025.