Scholarships, Grants & Bursaries

CRITERIA FOR APPLYING FOR A JAMALCO COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP Be a Jamaican citizen and submit a completed application form for undergraduate degrees only. New applicants must provide two (2) letters of recommendation – one academic and one character. Students who are re-applying do not need references. One copy of your birth certificate or other document showing evidence of age and nationality. All applicants must submit copies of academic transcript(s)/Grade Sheet/s. Be enrolled in an accredited tertiary institution or have been accepted to a tertiary institution. Be in good academic standing with an overall GPA of 3.0/ B+ average or above. Demonstrate dire financial need. Demonstrable involvement in extra-curricular and community activities. Students awarded scholarships must be prepared (based on availability) to donate hours on Jamalco funded community projects Students who benefit from a grant or scholarship from other institutions are not eligible to receive a Jamalco scholarship. Students who enroll in a three-year programme but change their course of study are not eligible to receive a grant or scholarship for more than the original three years for which they were registered. Failure to disclose the truth or mislead the scholarship committee may result in the disqualification of the offending candidate. Students who are studying overseas do not qualify for scholarships.   APPLICATIONS OPEN May 4 – June 12, 2026. The completed application form and ALL supporting documents MUST be supplied NO LATER THAN Friday, June 12, 2026, in an envelope clearly labeled with the information below. Send Application Documents to: Jamalco Community Scholarship The Corporate Services Department, Jamalco, P.O Box 64, May Pen, Clarendon or deliver at the Jamalco Refinery, Halse Hall, Clarendon   ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  ALL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.

The Lynne Mitchell Foundation is dedicated to empowering dreams and transforming lives by providing  scholarships for higher education, including university and postgraduate degrees. Our mission is to break financial barriers and expand opportunities  for talented Jamaican students.   ​By offering meaningful financial support, we aim to open doors for bright young minds who may not otherwise have the chance to pursue their aspirations. ​We believe in investing in the future of Jamaica by nurturing and equipping the next generation of leaders, innovators and change makers with the resources they need to realize their dreams. Scholarship Types: Memorial Scholarships – Each one carries the story of someone extraordinary, ensuring their legacy continues to inspire future generations. Aspire Scholarships – Created by the Foundation, these awards fuel opportunity and open doors for students to pursue higher education in Jamaica and beyond.