Scholarships & Bursaries

Featured Scholarships

(2026-2027)

Focus Area: Early Childhood Development & Family Studies
Eligibility: Citizens or permanent residents of OAS member states
Description: Supports students pursuing approved programmes in Early Childhood Development and related fields.

Access the scholarship application form at: https://uwi.edu/gsr/oas-scholarships
Deadline: JULY 1, 2026

AFUWI Scholarship

Offered By: American Foundation for The University of the West Indies (AFUWI)
Eligibility: CARICOM nationals
Description: Provides financial assistance to high-achieving students across UWI campuses.

Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Ff-qNFOAaUH0I55kX2XTXTj6NIYDBkR/view?usp=drive_link
Deadline: August 10, 2026

P.J. Patterson Scholarship

Offered By: P.J. Patterson
Eligibility: CARICOM nationals
Description: Provides financial assistance to high-achieving students across UWI campuses.

Flyer:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BUJprusOmhmIiQl7U7fSsgtSBNiH3OlJ/view?usp=drive_link
Deadline: August 10, 2026

UWI Toronto Benefit Awards

Financial awards offered through UWI Toronto initiatives to assist students with tuition and related educational costs.

UWI Toronto Gala

Eligibility: CARICOM nationals
Description: Awarded to deserving students to assist with tuition and related educational expenses.

Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZS0-v_AV0pz2kl7pq5VdG1sRrmeWb70z/view?usp=drive_link
Deadline: August 10, 2026

Lainey’s Education Grant

Eligibility: CARICOM nationals
Description: Financial assistance for students demonstrating academic merit and need.

Flyer:
Deadline: August 10, 2026

UWI Open Scholarship

Awarded to an outstanding academic performer, the Top Matriculant entering an undergraduate degree programme. This scholarship may cover tuition and, in some cases, maintenance expenses.

Offered yearly

Eligibility and award value vary by campus and academic year.

Alumni & Association Scholarships

UWIAA-FL Scholarships & Bursaries

Offered by the UWI Alumni Association – Florida Chapter.

Available awards may include:

Ronald and Miriam White Scholarship
Dr. Carmen Amos-Nicholas Scholarship
Dr. Eric Chang Achieve Bursary
Dr. Beverly Fray Bursary
UWIAA-FL General Scholarship

These awards can vary yearly and typically support students in specific disciplines and may consider academic merit, leadership, and financial need.

Deadline: August 10, 2026

AFUWI – Diane Jaffee Scholarship

Supports qualified students demonstrating academic excellence and financial need.

Deadline: August 10, 2026

AFUWI – Peter Walker Scholarship

Provides financial assistance to eligible students enrolled at UWI.

Flyer:https://drive.google.com/file/d/18BiizoYMz7ii3fEv3n6i3I0IAylIrT2J/view?usp=drive_link

Deadline: August 10, 2026

Association for Promotion of International Cooperation (APIC)

The APIC Japan Study Abroad Programme is an international exchange opportunity offered through the Association for Promotion of International Cooperation (APIC). The programme is typically available annually around the second week of January.

This programme provides ONE selected student to represent the Global Campus with the opportunity to participate in an academic and cultural exchange experience in Japan, in collaboration with Sophia University.

CHASE Scholarship Fund (Education)

Funded by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund.
Provides financial support for students pursuing approved areas of study.
Multiple awards may be available annually.

Flyer:

Application Deadline: Friday, July 10, 2026.

Interested students can apply online by:

Visiting www.chase.org.jm
Selecting "Apply to CHASE"
Downloading and completing the relevant application form
Submitting the completed form and supporting documents as one PDF file to the email address specified on the form.

CHASE Fund website http://www.chase.org.jm

CHASE Fund Scholarships https://www.mof.gov.jm/scholarships/