Scholarship Listings and Information

Student Financial Services

 

UCC Foundation
Description of scholarships, micro loans and work-study programs are found on this page. 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 recipient applicants. Criteria is restricted as defined below. Receipt of any award listed in this section is subject to the availability of funds.

 

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 the UCC Foundation at 6 Belmont Road, Kgn 5. Application Forms are available at 6 Belmont Road, Kgn 5 or 17 Worthington Avenue, Kgn 5, or at any of our outreach centers.

 

Click here to download General Scholarship Guidelines and Application Form

Continuing UCC students who wish to be considered for scholarships listed in this section must have a copy of their most recent transcript to accompany the application form. Aplicants must disclose current income sources.

 

Deadlines and Notification
For all types of financial assistance, priority consideration will be given to applicants whose financial data have been received and who have been admitted to UCC by June 30. LATE Applications will be accepted and considered for the second round of awards offered in January of each year. Scholarships offered in January are very limited, so every effort should be made to submit applications in a timely manner.

Applicants and parents of applicants are encouraged to estimate their previous year's income data, if necessary. Applicants who file on time will be notified of award prior to the beginning of Fall registration. Applications filed after June 30 will automatically be assigned for consideration for January awards. Awards will NOT be retroactive to September.

 

Students' Expected Earnings
All students who apply for financial assistance are expected to work and save a major portion of their earnings to apply against the coming year's academic expenses, or to secure adequate financing on their own.

 

Refund Policy
If a student receiving financial aid withdraws from UCC during their enrollment period, repayment of a micro loan will begin six months after termination. All scholarships will become null and void. 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 (Undergraduates) of 3.0; each student must complete 85% of all credit hours attempted and must meet graduation requirements in no more 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 aid 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.

 

The email address for general questions should be addressed to the Office of Student Financial Services: fbarrett@uccjm.com

Scholarship List

First Generation
Applicants must be a first generation family member to seek higher education, demonstrate financial need and high academic performance. Applicant 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: Student Financial Services, 6 Belmont Road, Kgn 5 Tel: 511-3996 or 754-1152
Email: fbarrett@uccjm.com
DEADLINE: June 30 & Nov 30.

Founders’ Day
Applicant must be a member of Andrew’s Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church. Applicant may be a new, re-entry, or a continuing student. Recipient will be assessed according to financial need and previous academic history. Award is for local programs tuition only.

PROVIDED BY: UCC
NUMBER OF AWARDS: 02-04
VALUE: $200,000–$500,000; varies
SELECTED BY: Andrews Memorial S.D.A. Education Committee and then referred to the UCC Committee
INFORMATION: Dr. Novie Younger 27 Hope Road, Kingston 10
Tel: 977-0746 or 920-5281
Email: andrewssdachurch@cwjamaica.com
DEADLINE: November 30.

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 campus center; be a high school graduate meeting normal matriculation requirements for any diploma, and must have recommendation letters from the Home, as well as, her high school. Applicant 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 would be considered.

PROVIDED BY: UCC
NUMBER OF AWARDS: 05
VALUE: $50,000 each
SELECTED BY: UCC Committee
INFORMATION: Student Financial Services, 6 Belmont Road, Kingston 5 Tel: 511-3996
Email: fbarrett@uccjm.com
DEADLINE: June 30 &Nov 30

Hands Up
A rural applicant whose education has been interrupted and who finds it necessary to resume studies due to the changing demands in their lives. Applicant must demonstrate a financial need for assistance with their educational expenses to improve their marketable skills. Preference will given to heads of household and proven academic achievers.

PROVIDED BY: UCC
NUMBER OF AWARDS: 14; one for each parish
VALUE: $50,000
SELECTED BY: UCC Committee
INFORMATION: Student Financial Services, 6 Belmont Road, Kingston 5 Tel: 511-3996
Email: fbarrett@uccjm.com
DEADLINE: June 30 & Nov 30

Inner-City Youth Opportunity
Applicant must be enrolled in the Youth Leadership Training Program hosted by the Jamaican Chamber of Commerce Inner-City Development Committee; top male and female performers in the program, 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: UCC
NUMBER OF AWARDS: 02
VALUE: $48,000–$88,000 each
SELECTED BY: JCC & UCC
INFORMATION: JCC or the UCC Marketing Department, 6 Belmont Road, Kingston 5 Tel: 511-3997
Email: mwatts@uccjm.com

Pathfinders
Applicant should be a recent high school graduate or UCC Diploma graduate; qualify for entry into Associate Degree Program; demonstrate a high level of financial need, strong leadership skills and previous involvement with either UCC student programs or in the case of NEW students, strong involvement in community or church activities.

PROVIDED BY: UCC
NUMBER OF AWARDS: 03
VALUE:$100,000
SELECTED BY: UCC Committee
INFORMATION: Student Financial Services
6 Belmont Road, Kingston 5
Tel: 511-3996
Email: fbarrett@uccjm.com
DEADLINE: June 30 & November 30.

Our Children/Our Future
Applicants must be children of UCC employees, recent high school graduates with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, under the age of 21 years. UCC employees must have been hired for a minimum of two years and be in good employment standing.

PROVIDED BY: UCC
NUMBER OF AWARDS: 03
VALUE: $185,000 each
SELECTED BY: UCC Human Resource Department

INFORMATION: Vice President of Administration, 6 Belmont Road, Kingston 5 Tel: 511-3983
Email: mshields@uccjm.com
DEADLINE: June 30.

LEADERSHIP AWARD
Applicant must be a continuing student in an upper-level degree programme; have a GPA over 3.0; be involved in at least one student organization preferably serving in a leadership role; be able to provide a letter of reference from a UCC Faculty or Staff Member and have demonstrated exemplary student behaviour.

NUMBER OF AWARDS: 2-3
VALUE: $125,000
SELECTED BY: UCC Committee
DEADLINE: June 30 & Nov 30.