Jamvat Jamaican Scholarship Program Application Process

About JAMVAT

The term JAMVAT stands for Jamaica Values and Attitudes. The Jamvat Jamaican Scholarship Program assists students who have been accepted into a recognized institution in Jamaica but are unable to afford tuition costs owing to a lack of funds. These students, however, are not only offered a scholarship, but also the chance to give back to the state by completing 200 hours of community service.

The JAMVAT program has two goals: students participate in community service, increasing their civic consciousness, and the government covers 30% of the student’s tuition costs, which must not exceed $350,000 per year. To be eligible for the 30% tuition award, JAMVAT members must perform 200 or more volunteer hours before or at the end of the program.

Eligibility Criteria for the JAMVAT JAMAICAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

• Jamaican Citizen up to 18 years of age and not above 35 years old (on or before December 31) of the year of application.
• An only applicant pursuing their first undergraduate course of study on a full-time basis are eligible
• The higher institution which offered the applicant admission must be accredited by the University Council of Jamaica
• Applicants shall be pursuing courses accredited by the University Council of Jamaica
• Applicants shall have attained FULL matriculation. Students enrolled on bridging, preliminary or
• articulated programs DO NOT qualify for assistance.
• Applicants shall be unemployed at the time of the application
• Applicants who are beneficiaries of the Student Loan Bureau (SLB) are eligible for assistance
• Applicants must obtain a (B) average or Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 in high school to be eligible for the scholarship
• The scholarship cannot be deferred to the next academic year, the recipient must utilize financial assistance the same year it was granted.
• Only applicants who perform a minimum of 200 hours of voluntary service at a Government or non-profit organization are considered for the grant
• Academic excellence is expected from the applicants. Thus, the recipient of the scholarship cannot repeat a grade due to academic failure.
• Applicants who have benefited from three (3) disbursements of financial assistance under the
• JAMVAT programs are not eligible.
• Applicants should be in need of financial assistance.

Documents Required to Apply for the JAMVAT Scholarship Program

• A completed application form. Download the application form here
• Acceptance letter for new students (the letter shouldn’t be older than 6 months). For returning/continuing students, a Status Letter (No older than 6 months)
• A Valid ID/certified copy of the Birth Certificate
• Transcript (No older than 6 months) for returning students
• Statement of accounts/Tuition letter
• Passport size picture
• Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN)

How to Apply for the JAMVAT Scholarship Program

• If you meet the eligibility criteria, then go ahead and download the application form:
• Fill the application form with accurate details
• Attach the documents listed above. (have it in mind that the documents attached are depended on whether you are a new student or returning student. For instance, while new students are required to attach an acceptance letter, returning students should attach a status letter)
• Send to via mail to:
• Ministry of Education, Youth and Information Tertiary Unit, Building three
• 4 National Heroes Circle,
• Kingston 4

Jamvat Scholarship Application Form

The application form is obtainable here. Note that incomplete applications will not be processed.

Benefits of the JAMVAT scholarship program

• JAMVAT pays 30% of TUITION ONLY to its recipient.
• A one-time stipend of $10,000.00 is paid to students who successfully complete the required 200 hours of voluntary service
• Students benefit from the voluntary service which increases their awareness of civic/civil responsibilities.
• Students gain experiences, check their status and interact with speakers on matters of national interest.
• Students contribute to the community and national development through volunteerism.
• Students also benefit from real-world professional experience.

Jamvat Scholarship Deadline

JAMVAT will be accepting application forms for the 2020/2021 academic year on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, through to June 30, 2020.