Academic year 2026-2027
VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIP:  It covers the cost of tuition up to a maximum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00).

BENEFICIARY

Final Year of Study at an accredited Jamaican tertiary institution.

AREA OF STUDY

• Management Studies
• Accounting/Finance
• Economics

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates should:

• Be of Jamaican nationality
• Be in their final year of study at an accredited Jamaican tertiary institution and enrolled full-time.
• Have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or better
• Be involved in club(s)/association(s) that are civic-minded or charitable
• Be interested in finance, management and the principles of self-help
• Have some knowledge of credit unions and co-operative philosophy

TERMS & CONDITIONS
The scholarship is valid for one-year only and covers only the cost of tuition and books, up to a maximum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00).

• Payment is made over two semesters. The first portion will be pre-semester one and the second payment is conditional on the maintenance of a GPA of 3.50 or higher
• The scholarship is not renewable. The funds will not be carried over into another year, nor will it be made available for re-sits.
• You are also expected to continue full-time studies and maintain good conduct during the period of the scholarship, for which will be publicized on our social media pages, website and event content.
• As an awardee of a Credit Union Scholarship, you are a Credit Union Ambassador which includes, but is not limited to, participating in national events and community outreach.
• You are also required to make yourself available for promotional youth marketing activities.
• You are also required to carry out 20 hours of voluntary/community service during the 2026-2027 school year. Verification necessary.

Candidates are ineligible for this scholarship if:

• They are already a recipient of a tertiary award from any Credit Union for the same scholarship period.
• They are already a recipient of another tertiary scholarship or bursary from any institution for the same scholarship period.
• They are the members of staff of the Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League and its subsidiaries, the Board of Directors, members of the Supervisory or other committees. Their children are also ineligible.
• They are a recipient of the Milburn Corrie (Co-operative) Tertiary Scholarship Award

APPLICATION PERIOD
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 11:59PM