Scholarship Alert: $1000+ Award Opportunity for College-Bound Female Floridians of Jamaican Descent

The Florida Non-Profit, The Jamaican Women of Florida is offering a $1,000 scholarship award opportunity for college-bound, female high school students, who are Florida residents of Jamaican descent. The goal of this scholarship program is to ” encourage the recipient to achieve her four-year educational goal at a tertiary institution.”

Scholarship Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be first or second generation Jamaican descent.
• Maintain a GPA of 3.5 throughout the tenure of the scholarship.
• Take college credits in International Studies and/or Women Studies, if available.
• Demonstrate continuous involvement in volunteer community projects throughout college.
• Write a 2-page essay explaining why she should be awarded the scholarship.
• Complete application materials, including, the essay, volunteer activities and projects, and school transcripts

Application Deadline: March 15.

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Where To Apply:

For more information on this scholarship opportunity and details on how to apply, visit The Jamaican Women of Florida’s website.

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