JFM Scholarship (PDF)

JAMAICA FLOUR MILLS FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications are invited for Scholarships to be offered by the JAMAICA FLOUR
MILLS FOUNDATION to pursue full-time study at University of the West Indies
(U.W.I.), University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) and Northern Caribbean
University (N.C.U.).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

PRE-UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
• Six (6) or more CSEC General Proficiency subjects at Grades I or II,
including English Language and Mathematics.
• Three (3) 2-Unit CAPE subjects at Grades I or II, or Three (3) GCE A
Level subjects with grades A or B.

UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
• A GPA of no less than 3.0 in examinations.

CANDIDATES SHOULD BE:
17 - 35 years of age
Jamaican citizens

RECIPIENT SELECTION
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic
achievement, financial need, demonstrable leadership qualities
and participation in school and community activities.

OBLIGATIONS
Successful candidates will be required to work in Jamaica for two
(2) years for each year of the Scholarship upon completion of the
course of study.

EXCLUSIONS
Children and/or dependents of persons employed at Jamaica Flour Mills
are not eligible for these scholarships.

APPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT:
www.adm.com/jfmfoundationscholarships
JAMAICA FLOUR MILLS LIMITED
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES - OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCING
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA – FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
MONTEGO BAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL
BROWN’S TOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MANNING’S HIGH SCHOOL

Completed application form along with two passport size photographs, copies of
CSEC/CAPE Certificates or University Transcripts should be submitted by Thursday,
March 31, 2016 to:

SECRETARY
JAMAICA FLOUR MILLS FOUNDATION
209 WINDWARD ROAD, KINGSTON 2

JAMAICA FLOUR MILLS FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIPS
PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING
DISCIPLINES:• BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT STUDIES
• ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
• ACCOUNTING
•

BANKING & FINANCE

• ECONOMICS
• MANAGEMENT
• APPLIED CHEMISTRY
• BIO-CHEMISTRY
• COMPUTER SCIENCE
• HOTEL MANAGEMENT
• AGRICULTURE
• MEDICINE (3rd – final year)
• ENGINEERING
• EDUCATION
•

NURSING

•

Applications to be submitted by Thursday, March 31, 2016 to:
Secretary
Jamaica Flour Mills Foundation
209 Windward Road
Kingston 2

JAMAICA FLOUR MILLS FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS

SECTION 1 – PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAME: (ENTER FULL NAME)
MISS
MR.
MRS.

Attach two photographs taken within
the last year (ensure your name is
written on the back for identification)

PERMANENT ADDRESS:

MAILING ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE)

TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
CELLULAR:

HOME:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

DATE OF BIRTH: (DD/MM/YYYY)

CITIZENSHIP:

COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE:

SECTION 2 – ACADEMIC INFORMATION
NAME OF HIGH SCHOOL(S) ATTENDED:

PERIOD OF ATTENDANCE:

CSEC SUBJECTS

YEAR ATTEMPTED

GRADE AWARDED

CAPE SUBJECTS

YEAR ATTEMPTED

GRADE AWARDED

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NAME

& ADDRESS

OF UNIVERSITY:

ATTENDING

MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY :

BEING APPLIED TO:

PERIOD OF STUDY:
FROM:

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)

TO:

ACADEMIC YEAR

SECTION 3 – PROGRAMME PLAN & CAREER GOALS:

A)

PROGRAMME PLAN:

Please describe the type of programme you would like to undertake or any specific course
of study you wish to pursue during the scholarship period.

B) State your career goals and indicate how your proposed programme specifically contributes to their
achievement.

SECTION 4 – ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS:
List your extracurricular and community involvement activities. (e.g. high school & university clubs, groups, church,
sport clubs etc).

Organization/Club

Position Held

Period of Involvement

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SECTION 5 –ESSAY

Please write a short essay about yourself.

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SECTION 6 – GENERAL INFORMATION

a) Please declare (1) any scholarship/bursary you have applied for, (2) any scholarship/bursary you are currently
enjoying or (3) any you may have received during your current course of study.

b) Please list the name and address of your parent(s),guardian(s) or next of kin:
Name & Address

Relationship

Telephone Number

CERTIFICATION: I certify that the information given in this application is complete and accurate to the best
of my knowledge. If selected as a recipient of a JAMAICA FLOUR MILLS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP, I
agree to comply with the regulations and conditions governing the scholarship. I understand that
falsification of any information on this application form disqualifies me from any current or future JAMAICA
FLOUR MILLS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP. Submission of an application in no way guarantees that a
scholarship will be awarded. I understand that my application will not be considered if it is incomplete or
submitted after the given deadline.

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Signature

__________________________
Name

_______________________
Date

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