FLOUR MILLS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications are invited for scholarships/grants offered by the JAMAICA FLOUR MILLS FOUNDATION to pursue full-time studies as outlined below:

THE JFM FOUNDATION GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

The JFM Foundation General Scholarships & Grants are geared towards students intent on or pursuing full-time studies at any of the following tertiary institutions:

 University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona & St. Augustine campuses  University of Technology, Jamaica (UTECH)  Northern Caribbean University (NCU)

REQUIREMENTS:  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  Between ages 17 - 35 years of age  Jamaican citizen  Current university students should have a minimum GPA of 3.0

JFM FOUNDATION COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

The JFM Foundation Community Scholarships & Grants were developed to strengthen our commitment to education by targeting students residing within the communities surrounding our plant located in Eastern Kingston. The scholarships/grants are tenable at any of the following tertiary institutions for full-time study:

 University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona & St. Augustine campuses  University of Technology, Jamaica (UTECH)  Northern Caribbean University (NCU)  Caribbean Maritime University (CMU)  Mico University College  Edna Manley College for the Visual & Performing Arts

REQUIREMENTS:  Currently residing in a Kingston 2 community for a minimum of 5 years  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  Between 17 - 35 years of age  Jamaican citizen  Current university students should have a minimum GPA of 3.0

JFM BAKING TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS The JFM Baking Technology Scholarships tenable at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTECH) are open to students who are intent on pursuing the full-time Baking Technology Certificate programme.

REQUIREMENTS:

 Accepted for full time study at the University of Technology, Jamaica.  Jamaican Citizen  Preference will be given to recent high school graduates and career Bakers.

APPLICATION FORMS & BROCHURES ARE AVAILABLE AT:

 JAMAICA FLOUR MILLS LIMITED, 209 WINDWARD ROAD, KINGSTON 2  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 one (1) passport size photograph, certified copies of CSEC/CAPE certificates or University Transcripts should be submitted by Monday, April 30, 2018 to:

SECRETARY JAMAICA FLOUR MILLS FOUNDATION 209 WINDWARD ROAD, KINGSTON 2

Children and/or dependents of persons employed at Jamaica Flour Mills Limited are not eligible for these scholarships. JAMAICA FLOUR MILLS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIPS

PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES:-

 Accounting  Actuarial Science  Agriculture  Applied Chemistry  Banking & Finance  Bio-chemistry  Business Administration  Computer Science/Information Technology  Education (Mathematics & Science)  Economics  Engineering  Medicine (3rd – final year)  Nursing

Applications are to be submitted by Monday, April 30, 2018 to:

Secretary Jamaica Flour Mills Foundation 209 Windward Road Kingston 2 [email protected]

JAMAICA FLOUR MILLS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

KINDLY INDICATE BY A TICK (√) THE SCHOLARSHIP FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING.

JFM FOUNDATION GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP JFM FOUNDATION COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

SECTION 1 – PERSONAL INFORMATION

NAME: (ENTER FULL NAME) MISS Attach one photograph taken within MR. the last year (ensure your name is written on the back for MRS. 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 (Attach certified copies of CSEC & CAPE certificates) NAME OF HIGH SCHOOL(S) ATTENDED: PERIOD OF ATTENDANCE:

CSEC SUBJECTS YEAR ATTEMPTED GRADE AWARDED

CAPE SUBJECTS YEAR ATTEMPTED GRADE AWARDED

Revised: 02/2018

SECTION 3 - UNIVERSITY INFORMATION CURRENT STUDENT PROSPECTIVE STUDENT

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES MONA ST. AUGUSTINE WESTERN CAMPUS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JA. PAPINE WESTERN CAMPUS NORTHERN CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY MANDEVILLE KINGSTON CARIBBEAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY MICO COLLEGE UNIVERSITY EDNA MANLEY COLLEGE MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY : PERIOD OF STUDY: FROM: TO: GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) (Current universty students) ACADEMIC YEAR

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 – EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (Attach certified letter from school or organization attesting to positions held)

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

Revised: 02/2018

SECTION 5 – BIOGRAPHICAL ESSAY

Please write/type a biographical essay about yourself in the space provided below:

Revised: 02/2018

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.

______Name Signature Date

Revised: 02/2018