More than J$26 million in tertiary scholarships to support the academic journeys of fifty students who are enrolled at The University of the West Indies (UWI), the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica, and the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU)., by the New Fortress Foundation
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Fayval Williams, commended the organization for taking such an initiative.“Your involvement and corporate giving over the years have been consistent and impressive and we want to acknowledge this and say thank you,” she said.
Williams congratulated the recipients and i quote “Let me congratulate all our recipients on being awarded this very important scholarship to complete your degrees. I know it has not been easy, especially going through the pandemic over the past almost two years, but you stayed the course, and your academic achievement is a demonstration of your resilience. I believe that education is the only sustainable way that we can take our people out of poverty in Jamaica, and so I implore you all to keep up the good work. Finally, I know you will not forget where you’re coming from and the help you receive.”
The programme is in its fifth year, and targets tertiary students who are completing their first degree in an engineering or STEM discipline, and who are from the most vulnerable socioeconomic backgrounds and are therefore in need of financial intervention to complete their degrees.
A GPA of 3.0 and above is needed and the need to demonstrate strong leadership and community involvement.
According to NFE, the scholarships are testament to the company’s commitment to help grow Jamaica’s knowledge-based economy particularly in the area of STEM education.
