Take a moment to explore the scholarships offered at the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) — this could be your lucky day!
Scholarships are open to Jamaican students in any field of study offered locally by UCC. Each scholarship has specific eligibility criteria, and applicants must have received an acceptance letter from the UCC Registrar’s Office before submitting a scholarship application.
UCC Foundation Scholarships
| Scholarship | Value |
|---|---|
| First Generation Scholarship | $115,000 JMD |
| Founders’ Day Scholarship | $200,000 JMD* |
| Helping Hand Scholarship | $50,000 JMD |
| PATH Scholarship | $150,000 JMD* |
| Pathfinders Scholarship | $100,000 JMD |
| Sean Thelwell Memorial Scholarship – BSc. | $235,000 JMD |
| Sean Thelwell Memorial Scholarship – COAS | $90,006 JMD |
| The Helping Hand Assistance Scholarship | $55,000 JMD |
| The Horace Roberts Memorial Scholarship | $50,000 JMD |
| Trailblazers Scholarship | $100,000 JMD |
| UCC Alumni Association Scholarship | $50,000 JMD |
Select a scholarship to view its eligibility criteria on the UCC website.
How to Apply
Complete the following steps for the Scholarship Application process:
- Scholarship Application Form
- Official Document Request Form
Used to correctly process an official status letter or transcript for active or inactive students or graduates. - Formal Documentation Request (Statement of Accounts)
- Community Service Guidelines
Used for gathering documents from the respective department.
Financial Aid
Educational benefits and services to students may be awarded as grants, bursaries, tuition credit, student exchange facilities, discounts, referral programs, sticker benefits, scholarships, waivers, work-and-study programs, or tuition financing partnerships. These benefits may also be awarded as cash payouts. Both new and returning students may receive more than one financial promotion per program.
External Scholarships
In addition to UCC-sponsored scholarships, external scholarship opportunities tenable at UCC are available from institutions such as Ministry of Education Grants and Digicel. UCC makes every effort to inform students about these opportunities via email, website updates, and bulletin board notices across all campuses.
Hear From Our Recipients
Read how UCC scholarships have helped students continue their education, reduce financial burdens and pursue their goals.
Scholarship Recipients Testimonials
Scholarship Enquiries
For inquiries and to send scholarship documents, please contact:
Scholarships
Department of Student Services
University of the Commonwealth Caribbean
17 Worthington Avenue, Kingston 5, Jamaica W.I.
(876) 906-3000, Ext. 4005
scholarships@ucc.edu.jm