JCAA Scholarship
Pursuing studies at Alberta colleges or universities?
The Jamaican Canadian Association (JCAA) is a registered non-profit committed to identifying and responding to the needs of the Caribbean and African communities.
This includes cultural programming, advocacy, education support and outreach on a range of issues. In 2002, a Scholarship Program was established to respond to the educational needs of these communities.
The purpose of the Program is to recognize excellence and support access to post-secondary education for students of Caribbean and African heritage who are pursuing studies at college or university.
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pursuing studies at an Alberta/
International college or university?
The purpose of the Program is to recognize excellence and support access to post-secondary education for students of Caribbean and African heritage who are pursuing studies at an Alberta college or university.
Watch this space for info on the 2024 Scholarship.
Scholarship
Eligibility
To be considered, you must be: A resident of Alberta, A Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada, Enrolled full-time in a post-secondary institution in Canada
Academic achievement
The decision to grant a scholarship is based on the following considerations …
Volunteer activities
The decision to grant a scholarship is based on the following considerations …
Personal statement
The decision to grant a scholarship is based on the following considerations …
JCAA Scholarship
Application Deadline
One of the objectives of the Jamaican Canadian Association Alberta (JCAA) is to respond to the diverse social needs of our members and the community. In response to this need we are pleased to support the educational pursuits of our members, volunteers and individuals in our community.
Application Deadline
All Scholarship applications are accepted annually. The deadline for submission is June 30th. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be assessed for the August disbursement during our Independence Ceremony. Applications submitted after June 30th may be assessed and approved based on the availability of funds.
International Scholarship
Pursuing studies at Alberta colleges
One of the objectives of the Jamaican Canadian Association Alberta (JCAA) is to respond to the diverse social needs of our members and the community. In response to this need we are pleased to announce a new scholarship dedicated to helping international students of Jamaican Nationality studying here in Alberta.
We continue to fund our international scholarship through our Grab n Galang Benefit Event which will take place on July 8, 2023.Two (2) scholarship valued at $1000.00 will be awarded for the academic year 2023-2024.
International Scholarship
Application Deadline
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The deadline for submission is August 8th.
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
To be considered for a JCAA Scholarship, you must be:
1 – An international student
2 – A Jamaican National
3 – Enrolled full-time in a post-secondary institution in Alberta
SELECTION CRITERIA:
The decision to grant a scholarship is based on the following criteria:
1 – Personal statement/essay
2 – Academic achievement
2023 JCAA Scholarship Recipients
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One of the objectives of the Jamaican Canadian Association Alberta (JCAA) is to respond to the diverse social needs of our members and the community.