Friends of JCA Scholarship
Jamaican Canadian Association
Award: $500 – $500
Deadline: July 15.
To support programs and projects within the JCA and in Jamaica. Qualifications: Applicants must be a international students from Jamaica; must be of Caribbean or African heritage; graduate and professional studies (e.g., law, medical school, master’s, doctoral degrees) are not eligible for these scholarships; applicants studying at institutions outside of Ontario are not eligible; must be a Canadian citizenship; be full-time enrollment in an Ontario college or university other post-secondary institution; demonstrate financial need. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on academic ability, involvement in school and/or community leadership activities and volunteerism, financial need, personal achievements beyond academics which may include personal accomplishments in spite of hardships, and a commitment to their career goals and to giving back. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application; should include requirements/documents: proof of full-time enrollment in an Ontario college or university; proof of status in Canada; a two-page essay that describes why applicant are applying for this scholarship, applicants academic goals, career goals, life experiences relevant to applicant application, any hardships applicant have encountered, involvement in volunteer/leadership activities, and how applicant plan to pay it forward if applicants are selected; most recent transcript; a breakdown of income and expenses for the upcoming academic year; applicant photograph and summary; two references (academic, employment or volunteer-related). Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.