JAMAICA YES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

    ** Apply for the scholarships regarding the 2026-2027 school year **

    SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - NOW AVAILABLE

    Jamaica YES currently has privately funded scholarships available to students transitioning into High School.
     Please be sure to carefully read the requirements.

    Deadline to apply:  MAY 31, 2026 

    is the last day to apply for this scholarship.

    Announcement of each selected recipient will be made prior to the beginning of the next school year.

    For each scholarship application, please print and complete.

    The Ruth Graham Memorial Scholarships

    Application is for the following:

    $500.00 (U.S.D. – JMD equivalent) scholarships
    $250.00 (U.S.D. – JMD equivalent) scholarships

    Brief list of eligibility requirements:

    • Students eligible for this scholarship must be a new high school students with strong academic performance who demonstrate financial need to offset their educational costs.

    Must also meet the following eligibility criteria:

    • Be a grade 6 student of Tulloch Primary School, or Linstead Primary and Junior High School.
    • Be between the ages of 10 and 13 years old at the time of the application.
    • Be resident in a household that has total family annual income under JMD $430,000.
    • Completed application
    • 200 word statement on “What education means to me.”
    • Primary school report for grades 5 and 6
    • 2 Letters of Recommendation from any of the following:  teacher, spiritual leader, Justice of the Peace
    • Proof of household income

    PLEASE ENSURE THE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE

     

    Ruth Graham Scholarship Application
    Danny Pantry Memorial Scholarship

    Application is for the following:

    1 – $500.00 (U.S.D. – JMD equivalent) Scholarship – for school fees only

    Brief list of eligibility requirements:

    • Students eligible for this scholarship must be a new high school student.
    • Field of study in either Agriculture, Education or Health Care. 

    Must also meet the following eligibility criteria:

    • Eligibility is available to any new 6th grade student in Jamaica.  
    • Provide test scores for grades 5 and 6
    • Describe short and long term goals
    • Describe your hobbies/activities
    • Share any community service you have performed
    • Describe any hardship that you have overcome
    • Did you benefit from the Jamaica YES breakfast program?  If so, how did it impact your life?
    • Provide a statement on a topic of choice
    • 2 Letters of Recommendation from any of the following:  principal, counselor, teacher, spiritual leader, community leader
    • Completed application

    PLEASE ENSURE THE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE

     

    Danny Pantry Scholarship Application
    The Viola Roberts Memorial Scholarship

    Application is for the following:

    1 – $250 USD scholarship awarded

    Brief list of eligibility requirements:

    • Student must be completing grade 6 at a Primary School in Jamaica OR is a currently High School student at any institution in Jamaica.

    Must also meet the following eligibility criteria:

    • Applicants must submit a 250 word essay stating how this scholarship will impact their future.
    • Career Aspiration
    • Primary school report for grades 6
    • 2 Letters of Recommendation (from any of the following: teacher, spiritual leader, Justice of the Peace).
    PLEASE ENSURE THE APPLICATION IS COMPLETE
    Viola Roberts Scholarship Application