Qualified Jamaican high school graduates selected to benefit from the Scholarship Program:

• Will receive financial assistance to help cover the costs of attending college in the U.S. (e.g. tuition, books, room/board, testing fees, etc.)

• Will receive guidance pertaining to the application process, scholarship applications, and financial process for the I-20 applications (the form required when applying for a U.S. student visa).

• Will have financial need and strong academic backgrounds.

• May work to attain a degree in any chosen field.

• The scholarship program will be supported and sponsored by RESP.

• RESP will work in collaboration with high schools to select students who meet the qualifications.

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To qualify for the Scholarship Program, students must attend school full-time and meet the following criteria:

 

• Be a resident and a citizen of Jamaica.

• Have attended high school in Jamaica (grade 7–11). Students can also have completed grades 12 and 13 at a Jamaican high school.

• Write an essay demonstrating how they will contribute to the development of Jamaica after the completion of their degree.

• Scholarship recipients may be considered to receive the award for up to four years for undergraduate programs provided they maintain a 3.25 grade point average.