Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we will NOT host our 2020 Annual Awards Ceremony
2020/2021 Jamaica High School Scholarships
Scholarships are excellent ways to obtain financial assistance for tuition, books, or to offset other educational costs.
Professional Jamaicans for Jamaica, Inc. are cognizant of the high educational costs associated with attaining a high school diploma in Jamaica. We have made it our duty to play an integral role to support students in need. Financial support will be based on academic achievement or other criteria that may include financial need.
To be eligible for one of our academic scholarships listed below, students must write an essay to the question posited. Only students with the best written essays will be considered for an award; partial scholarships available. The following academic scholarships are available:
Scholarships are excellent ways to obtain financial assistance for tuition, books, or to offset other educational costs.
Professional Jamaicans for Jamaica, Inc. are cognizant of the high educational costs associated with attaining a high school diploma in Jamaica. We have made it our duty to play an integral role to support students in need. Financial support will be based on academic achievement or other criteria that may include financial need.
To be eligible for one of our academic scholarships listed below, students must write an essay to the question posited. Only students with the best written essays will be considered for an award; partial scholarships available. The following academic scholarships are available:
2020/2021 Essay Question:
Is College Education Worth the Cost? Provide reasons to substantiate your claim and the best approach to minimize education cost to students.
All essays received is ranked as part of the Ms. Esmie L. Walters Scholarship. The best written essay is selected for this prestigious award and $50,000.
"Maximum Scholarship Award Available" does not necessarily mean this is the award amount to (one) Student.
Is College Education Worth the Cost? Provide reasons to substantiate your claim and the best approach to minimize education cost to students.
All essays received is ranked as part of the Ms. Esmie L. Walters Scholarship. The best written essay is selected for this prestigious award and $50,000.
"Maximum Scholarship Award Available" does not necessarily mean this is the award amount to (one) Student.
(Ms. Esmie L. Walters Scholarship
In honor of Ms. Esmie L. Walters, Professional Jamaicans for Jamaica, Inc. have established an essay competition in her name to recognize her commitment to education in Jamaica. This scholarship will be awarded to a high school student in Jamaica with the Best Written Essay.
Maximum Scholarship Award Available: $50,000 (tuition and textbooks)
Mandatory: Complete Scholarship Application Form, Income Support of BOTH Parents, Written Essay, School Reports, and Personal Statement
Eligible Students: 7th through 11th Grade High School Students Only
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Dr. Rashida Biggs Scholarship
Dr. Rashida Biggs Academic Scholarship was established to recognized her commitment to education and will be awarded to high school students with a minimum 75% Overall GPA; minimum 85% average in English.
Maximum Scholarship Award Available: $500,000 (10+ Students)
Mandatory: Complete Scholarship Application Form, Income Support of BOTH Parents, Written Essay, School Reports, and Personal Statement
Eligible Students: 7th through 11th Grade High School Students Only
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Mr. Ryon Mallett Scholarship
Mr. Ryon Mallett Academic Scholarship was established to recognized his commitment to education and will be awarded to high school students with a minimum 70% Overall GPA; minimum 75% average in English.
Maximum Scholarship Award Available: $30,000 (2 Students)
Mandatory: Complete Scholarship Application Form, Income Support of BOTH Parents, Written Essay, School Report, and Personal Statement
Eligible Students: 7th through 11th Grade High School Students Only
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The Ladies by the Well Scholarship
The Ladies by the Well Academic Scholarship was established to recognized the group's commitment to education and will be awarded to adolescent female high school students who are determine to exceed in their educational development, but faced with financial difficulties.
Maximum Scholarship Award Available: $30,000 (2 Students)
Mandatory: Complete Scholarship Application Form, Income Support of BOTH Parents, Written Essay, School Report, and Personal Statement
Eligible Students: 7th through 11th Grade High School Students Only
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The Taylor Family Scholarship (GSAT)
The Taylor Family Academic Scholarship was established to recognized the family's commitment to education and will be awarded to three (3) female GSAT students who will attend high school in the new school term and determine to exceed in their educational development, but faced with financial difficulties.
Maximum Scholarship Award Available: $50,000 (3 Female Students)
Mandatory: Complete Scholarship Application Form, Income Support of BOTH Parents, Written Essay, School Report, and Personal Statement
Eligible Students: 7th Grade High School Students Only
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The Oshnel Bryan Memorial Scholarship (GSAT)
The Oshnel Bryan Memorial Academic Scholarship was established in memory of our past scholarship recipient and will be award to a male GSAT student who will attend high school in the new school term.
Maximum Scholarship Award Available: $15,000 (1 Male Student)
Mandatory: Complete Scholarship Application Form, Income Support of BOTH Parents, Written Essay, School Report, and Personal Statement
Eligible Students: 7th Grade High School Students Only
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In honor of Ms. Esmie L. Walters, Professional Jamaicans for Jamaica, Inc. have established an essay competition in her name to recognize her commitment to education in Jamaica. This scholarship will be awarded to a high school student in Jamaica with the Best Written Essay.
Maximum Scholarship Award Available: $50,000 (tuition and textbooks)
Mandatory: Complete Scholarship Application Form, Income Support of BOTH Parents, Written Essay, School Reports, and Personal Statement
Eligible Students: 7th through 11th Grade High School Students Only
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Dr. Rashida Biggs Scholarship
Dr. Rashida Biggs Academic Scholarship was established to recognized her commitment to education and will be awarded to high school students with a minimum 75% Overall GPA; minimum 85% average in English.
Maximum Scholarship Award Available: $500,000 (10+ Students)
Mandatory: Complete Scholarship Application Form, Income Support of BOTH Parents, Written Essay, School Reports, and Personal Statement
Eligible Students: 7th through 11th Grade High School Students Only
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Mr. Ryon Mallett Scholarship
Mr. Ryon Mallett Academic Scholarship was established to recognized his commitment to education and will be awarded to high school students with a minimum 70% Overall GPA; minimum 75% average in English.
Maximum Scholarship Award Available: $30,000 (2 Students)
Mandatory: Complete Scholarship Application Form, Income Support of BOTH Parents, Written Essay, School Report, and Personal Statement
Eligible Students: 7th through 11th Grade High School Students Only
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The Ladies by the Well Scholarship
The Ladies by the Well Academic Scholarship was established to recognized the group's commitment to education and will be awarded to adolescent female high school students who are determine to exceed in their educational development, but faced with financial difficulties.
Maximum Scholarship Award Available: $30,000 (2 Students)
Mandatory: Complete Scholarship Application Form, Income Support of BOTH Parents, Written Essay, School Report, and Personal Statement
Eligible Students: 7th through 11th Grade High School Students Only
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The Taylor Family Scholarship (GSAT)
The Taylor Family Academic Scholarship was established to recognized the family's commitment to education and will be awarded to three (3) female GSAT students who will attend high school in the new school term and determine to exceed in their educational development, but faced with financial difficulties.
Maximum Scholarship Award Available: $50,000 (3 Female Students)
Mandatory: Complete Scholarship Application Form, Income Support of BOTH Parents, Written Essay, School Report, and Personal Statement
Eligible Students: 7th Grade High School Students Only
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The Oshnel Bryan Memorial Scholarship (GSAT)
The Oshnel Bryan Memorial Academic Scholarship was established in memory of our past scholarship recipient and will be award to a male GSAT student who will attend high school in the new school term.
Maximum Scholarship Award Available: $15,000 (1 Male Student)
Mandatory: Complete Scholarship Application Form, Income Support of BOTH Parents, Written Essay, School Report, and Personal Statement
Eligible Students: 7th Grade High School Students Only
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Please complete the attached Scholarship Application and review the Guidelines for the requirements. Submit completed application form and supporting documents to [email protected]
| Scholarship Application and Guidelines |
Program Guidelines & Priorities
- Eligibility: New and current high school students with strong academic performance who demonstrate financial need to offset their educational costs
- For the 2020/2021 academic year, full and partial scholarships will be awarded to students attending high schools in Jamaica.
- Applicants must meet the minimum grade point average requirements and attend high school in the upcoming academic year.
- Applicants must meet the household gross income requirement of under JMD $500,000. Proof of Income is REQUIRED
- Scholarship funds will be paid directly to high schools at our Annual Awards Ceremony in August 2020. Students MUST be present for the award.
- Applicants must have the endorsement of their school administration on their application attesting they are qualified for this scholarship program.
Professional Jamaicans of Jamaica, Inc., is dedicated to providing financial support to under-served children in Jamaica who demonstrate academic excellence and promise in exchange for their commitment to pay it forward and make positive contributions to the society. The organization has a firm belief that there are academically gifted students in Jamaica who are lacking the financial support required to realize their fullest potential. The goal of Professional Jamaicans for Jamaica, Inc. is to bridge this financial gap for these students—giving them the opportunity to excel.
