Rita Humphries-Lewin Early Childhood Education Scholarship

Rita Humphries-Lewin
Early Childhood Education Scholarship

Interested in this scholarship?

Scholarship Features:

  • Valued up to $400,000 per academic year
  • Valid for the academic year immediately following the offer of the award and cannot be deferred for any reason
  • Renewable annually up to a maximum of four years

If awarded, the successful applicant must:

  • maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA.
  • complete at least 20 hours of voluntary service per academic year.

Required supporting documents for application:

  1. Proof of acceptance to an accredited undergraduate early childhood programme in Jamaica degree programme in Jamaica or be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate early childhood programme degree programme in Jamaica
  2. Progress Report (Transcript)
  3. Evidence of outstanding balances or tuition fees (must be obtained from the institution)
  4. Job Letter (if employed)
  5. One (1) passport-sized photograph
  6. Certified copy of a birth certificate

Applicant Qualifications:

  • Jamaican Citizen, residing in Jamaica
  • Be pursuing an undergraduate degree (that is, not having any other academic degrees)
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Demonstrated high academic performance (e.g. having a 3.0 or above GPA, CXC, CAPE etc.)
  • Demonstrated engagement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer work
  • Demonstrated strong leadership traits