Dr. Barrington Wint Memorial Scholarship Fund

Supporting Careers in Healthcare 

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Aim

The scholarship aims to provide financial assistance for persons currently enrolled or accepted into tertiary level academic programmes in all health careers

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Objectives

1. To provide financial assistance to new and continuing students pursuing education and training in healthcare-related fields.

2. To promote careers in health-related fields.

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Focal Areas

Scope

Tertiary level. 
Local or international programmes 

Priority

Support for final year students as a priority  

Exclusions

No “Inservice” education
No DM programmes 
No post basic training 

Scholarship
Details

Closing date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Level

The scholarship is open to both undergraduate and post graduate levels of study.

Enrollment

New students should be currently accepted to their programme of study.

GPA

Current students should have a GPA of 2.75 or above.

Duration

The scholarship will cover study for a maximum of 5 years only.

Award

The maximum scholarship will be for 1 Million Jamaican Dollars.

Scholarship payout

The scholarship will be paid directly to the training institution and can be used to cover tuition and fees only.

Successful Applicant

Sample of Health-related Programmes

Child & Adolescent Health

Medical Technology

Dentistry

Dietetics and Nutrition

Clinical Psychology

Dental Hygiene

Medical Technology

Medical Social Work

Health Research

Behaviour Change Communication

Health Information Technology

Health Research

Nursing

Heath Economics

Medical Imaging

Health Science Midwifery

Occupational Health

Physical Therapy

Biomedical Engineering  

Public Health

Health Records

Public Administration

Public Policy

Masters in Health Administration

Any other health programme

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Application Process

How will we do this?

Team Preparation

June 2024

Review of Applicants

August 2024

Administration of Awards 

October – June 2025 

Publication of Scholarship  

July 2024

Publication of Selections 

September 2024

Publication of Awards

Awardees will be contacted through the print media and by phone and/or letter.

FAQ

We know you have some questions. We've got the answers.
Can I apply for the scholarship to do a post graduate programme?

 The scholarship is open to both undergraduate and post graduate levels of study. 

Can I apply to the scholarship for a programme that I am not yet accepted to? 

 Applicants for this year should already be accepted for their programme of study.

Will the scholarship cover all the outstanding years for my programme?

The scholarship will cover training for a maximum of 5 years of study. If your   programme ends before the 5 years, the scholarship will end at the end of your programme. If your period of study is over 5 years you will only be covered for 5 years.

Does the scholarship cover short courses? 

This scholarship is exclusively available for long-term academic programs. Short-term courses are not eligible for coverage under this scholarship.

What if my GPA is less than 2.75?

Scholarships will only be awarded to applicants with a GPA of 2.75 and above. Scholarship holders will have to maintain a minimum average of 2.75 annually in order to remain eligible for further support for each year

How will the scholarship be used and paid?

All funds will be disbursed directly to the Institution and will cover tuition and fees only.

How much is the maximum scholarship? 

 Up to $1 JMD Million per year per recipient for a maximum of five years

What should the essay be about?

Provide a 500 word essay on how a scholarship award can enhance your plans/vision for working within the healthcare system. The need for scholarship funding to offset the expenses? Why have you chosen this field of study? What contributions will you make to the sector? Why, at the end of reading your essay, should the panel consider you a good candidate for the scholarship?

How many recommendations letters required for this scholarship application?

Applicants will need to upload 2 recommendations from:

Faculty

Supervisors/employer

Character Reference (eg. Senior Civil Servant SEG 1 and above , Resident Magistrate , JP, Minister of Religion, Superintendent of Police)

What is the length of the bond? 

The duration of the bond is dependent on the value of the award which may range from between two to five years.

What types of programmes do the scholarship cover?

The scholarship is applicable to undergraduate and postgraduate health related programmes by accredited tertiary institutions

What should be uploaded when applying? 

The income and expenditure statement, a statement with your current income and the expenses covered by that income example cost of study, transportation etc.

Acceptance letter/package from the Institution

Provide a 500 word essay on how a scholarship award can enhance your plans/vision for working within the healthcare system. The need for scholarship funding to offset the expenses? Why have you chosen this field of study? What contributions will you make to the sector? Why, at the end of reading your essay, should the panel consider you a good candidate for the scholarship?

Which time period should the statement cover?

A one-year statement is adequate (Jan - Dec 20xx).  If you are working, it would be your income and expenditure. If you are a student, it is not mandatory.

Will a deferred acceptance (to commence studies in 2025) be acceptable? And will applicants be informed if shortlisted?

The Scholarship Awards Panel will determine this. The expectation, though, is that you are either currently in the programme or have been accepted to start at a particular time. The application portal closes on July 31, 2024, and awardees will be notified during the first week of September 2024.

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