Jamaican Canadian Association

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Jamaican Canadian Association

995 Arrow Rd.
Toronto, ON, Canada M9M 2Z5
Ph: (416)746-5772
Fax: (416)746-7035
E-mail: [email protected]
URL:http://www.jcassoc.org

Anne-Marie Bonner Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students from the Caribbean/African community, who are pursuing post-secondary studies in Ontario universities/colleges. Focus: Art. Qualif.: Applicants must be in the first year of study in an arts or Caribbean studies program; must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants of Caribbean/African background; must be enrolled as full-time first-year students at an Ontario university/college or other postsecondary institution; must demonstrate remarkable academic performance or progress in high school; must demonstrate involvement and leadership in campus and/or community activities; must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on the criteria of the JCA Scholarship Selection Committee: (a) Demonstrated scholastic ability; (b) Applicant's response to the essay questions; (c) Involvement and leadership in community/campus activities; (d) Significant personal achievements beyond scholastic ability; (e) References; (f) Commitment to career goals.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. To Apply: Application forms are available online and must be sent to The Jamaican Canadian Association Center, 995 Arrow Rd., Toronto M9M 2Z5. Deadline: July 25.

Remarks: Scholarship is sponsored by Anne-Marie Bonner, Jamaica's Consular General to Toronto.

Brown Dental Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students from the Caribbean/African community, who are pursuing post-secondary studies in Ontario universities/colleges. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants of Caribbean/African background; must be enrolled as full-time first-year students at an Ontario university/college or other postsecondary institution; must demonstrate remarkable academic performance or progress in high school; must demonstrate involvement and leadership in campus and/or community activities; must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on the criteria of the JCA Scholarship Selection Committee: (a) Demonstrated scholastic ability; (b) Applicant's response to the essay questions; (c) Involvement and leadership in community/campus activities; (d) Significant personal achievements beyond scholastic ability; (e) References; (f) Commitment to career goals. Preference will be given to a high school,

college or university student demonstrating exceptional aptitude in the health sciences, as well as a natural ability to draw, paint or sculpt.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. To Apply: Application forms are available online and must be sent to The Jamaican Canadian Association Center, 995 Arrow Rd., Toronto M9M 2Z5. Deadline: July 25.

Remarks: Scholarship is donated by Dr. Lancelot A. Brown, who was born in Montreal to Jamaican parents.

Mary Anne Chambers Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students from the Caribbean/African community, who are pursuing post-secondary studies in Ontario universities/colleges. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant of Caribbean/African background; must be enrolled as a full-time first-year student at an Ontario university/college or other postsecondary institution; must demonstrate remarkable academic performance or progress in high school; must demonstrate involvement and leadership in campus and/or community activities; must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on the criteria of the JCA Scholarship Selection Committee: (a) Demonstrated scholastic ability; (b) Applicant's response to the essay questions; (c) Involvement and leadership in community/campus activities; (d) Significant personal achievements beyond scholastic ability; (e) References; (f) Commitment to career goals.

Funds Avail.: $1,200. To Apply: Application forms are available online and must be sent to The Jamaican Canadian Association Center, 995 Arrow Rd., Toronto M9M 2Z5. Deadline: July 25.

Remarks: Sponsored by the Hon. Mary Ann Chambers, Minister of Training Colleges and Universities.

Marcus Mosiah Garvey Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students from the Caribbean/African community, who are pursuing post-secondary studies in Ontario universities/colleges. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant of Caribbean/African background; must be enrolled as a full-time first-year student at an Ontario university/college or other postsecondary institution; must demonstrate remarkable academic performance or progress in high school; must demonstrate involvement and leadership in campus and/or community activities; must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on the criteria of the JCA Scholarship Selection Committee: (a) Demonstrated scholastic ability; (b) Applicant's response to the essay questions; (c) Involvement and leadership in community/campus activities; (d) Significant personal achievements beyond scholastic ability; (e) References; (f) Commitment to career goals.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Applicants must submit a two-page essay on The Life and Times of Marcus Garvey. Application forms are available online and must be sent to The Jamaican Canadian Association Center, 995 Arrow Rd., Toronto M9M 2Z5. Deadline: July 25.

Remarks: Sponsored by Professor Erma Collins.

Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students from the Caribbean/African community, who are pursuing post-secondary studies in Ontario universities/colleges. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant of Caribbean/African background; must be enrolled as a full-time first-year student at an Ontario university/college or other postsecondary institution; must demonstrate remarkable academic performance or progress in high school; must demonstrate involvement and leadership in campus and/or community activities; must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on the criteria of the JCA Scholarship Selection Committee: (a) Demonstrated scholastic ability; (b) Applicant's response to the essay questions; (c) Involvement and leadership in community/campus activities; (d) Significant personal achievements beyond scholastic ability; (e) References; (f) Commitment to career goals.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. To Apply: Application forms are available online and must be sent to The Jamaican Canadian Association Center, 995 Arrow Rd., Toronto M9M 2Z5. Deadline: July 25.

Remarks: Sponsored by Humber College for a first-year student attending that institution.

I Have a Dream Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist students with significant personal achievements beyond scholastic ability. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant of Caribbean/African background; must be enrolled as a full-time first-year student at an Ontario university/college or other postsecondary institution; must demonstrate remarkable academic performance or progress in high school; must demonstrate involvement and leadership in campus and/or community activities; must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on the criteria of the JCA Scholarship Selection Committee: (a) Demonstrated scholastic ability; (b) Applicant's response to the essay questions; (c) Involvement and leadership in community/campus activities; (d) Significant personal achievements beyond scholastic ability; (e) References; (f) Commitment to career goals.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Number Awarded: 2. To Apply: Application forms are available online and must be sent to The Jamaican Canadian Association Center, 995 Arrow Rd., Toronto M9M 2Z5. Deadline: July 25.

Jamaica Day Basil Duncan Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students from the Caribbean/African community, who are pursuing post-secondary studies in Ontario universities/colleges. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant of Caribbean/African background; must be enrolled as a full-time first-year student at an Ontario university/college or other postsecondary institution; must demonstrate remarkable academic performance or progress in high school; must demonstrate involvement and leadership in campus and/or community activities; must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on the criteria of the JCA Scholarship Selection Committee: (a) Demonstrated scholastic ability; (b) Applicant's response to the essay

questions; (c) Involvement and leadership in community/campus activities; (d) Significant personal achievements beyond scholastic ability; (e) References; (f) Commitment to career goals.

Funds Avail.: $1,500. To Apply: Application forms are available online and must be sent to The Jamaican Canadian Association Center, 995 Arrow Rd., Toronto M9M 2Z5. Deadline: July 25.

Remarks: Scholarship is donated by the Jamaica Day Event Board of Directors in honor of the late Basil Duncan, who was a member of that Board.

Jamaica National Building Society Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students from the Caribbean/African community, who are pursuing post-secondary studies in Ontario universities/colleges. Focus: Business; Law; Science; Technology; Nursing. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant of Caribbean or African background; must be enrolled as a full-time first-year student at an Ontario university/college or other postsecondary institution; must demonstrate remarkable academic performance or progress in high school; must demonstrate involvement and leadership in campus and/or community activities; must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on the criteria of the JCA Scholarship Selection Committee: (a) Demonstrated scholastic ability; (b) Applicant's response to the essay questions; (c) Involvement and leadership in community/campus activities; (d) Significant personal achievements beyond scholastic ability; (e) References; (f) Commitment to career goals.

Remarks: Scholarship is donated by the Jamaica National Building Society, a financial institution that facilitates money transfers from Canada.

Dr. Ezra Nesbeth Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students from the Caribbean or African community, who are pursuing post-secondary studies in Ontario universities/colleges. Focus: Business; Technology; Computer and information sciences; Health sciences. Qualif.: Applicants must be college or university students studying business, technology, computer science or health science; must have a high academic standing; must demonstrate leadership; must have completed at least one year of college or university in Canada; must demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills; must have an involvement in extracurricular activities within the university, AfroCanadian community, or wider Canadian community; must have landed immigrant or Canadian citizenship; must not be receiving more than one other award of equal or greater value in the receiving year; must have a good understanding of the importance of economic self-sufficiency and entrepreneurship to the success of African Canadians in the Greater Toronto Area and elsewhere in Canada. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on the criteria of the JCA Scholarship Selection Committee: (a) Demonstrate scholastic ability; (b) Applicant's response to the essay questions; (c) Involvement and leadership in community/campus activities; (d) Significant personal achievements beyond scholastic ability; which may include personal accomplishment; (e) References; (f) Commitment to career goals.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. To Apply: Application forms are available online and must be sent to The Jamaican Canadian Association Center, 995 Arrow Rd., Toronto M9M 2Z5. Deadline: July 25.

Remarks: Sponsored by Dr. Ezra Nesbeth, a graduate of the University of Waterloo and the University of Toronto with varied and extensive experience in community and health programs.

Ryerson Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students from the Caribbean/African community, who are pursuing post-secondary studies in Ontario universities/colleges. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant of Caribbean/African background; must be enrolled as a full-time first-year student at an Ontario university/college or other postsecondary institution; must demonstrate remarkable academic performance or progress in high school; must demonstrate involvement and leadership in campus and/or community activities; must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on the criteria of the JCA Scholarship Selection Committee: (a) Demonstrated scholastic ability; (b) Applicant's response to the essay questions; (c) Involvement and leadership in community/campus activities; (d) Significant personal achievements beyond scholastic ability; (e) References; (f) Commitment to career goals.

Remarks: Sponsored by Ryerson University for one male and one female first-year student attending that university.

Eva Smith Bursary (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide support to African-Canadian youth who are pursuing a postsecondary education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant of Caribbean/African background; must be enrolled as a full-time first-year student at an Ontario university/college or other postsecondary institution; must demonstrate remarkable academic performance or progress in high school; must demonstrate involvement and leadership in campus and/or community activities; must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on the criteria of the JCA Scholarship Selection Committee: (a) Demonstrated scholastic ability; (b) Applicant's response to the essay questions; (c) Involvement and leadership in community/campus activities; (d) Significant personal achievements beyond scholastic ability; (e) References; (f) Commitment to career goals.

Funds Avail.: $750. To Apply: Application forms are available online and must be sent to The Jamaican Canadian Association Center, 995 Arrow Rd., Toronto M9M 2Z5. Deadline: July 25.

Remarks: Bursary is named in honor of the late Eva Smith, a tireless community worker who dedicated her life to youth concerns, women's rights, immigration issues, education and community empowerment.

Barbara Thomas Bursary (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students from the Caribbean/African community, who are pursuing post-secondary studies in Ontario universities/colleges. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be a Canadian citizens or landed immigrants of Caribbean/African background; must be enrolled as full-time first-year students at an Ontario university/college or other postsecondary institution; must demonstrate remarkable academic performance or progress in high school; must demonstrate involvement and leadership in campus and/or community activities; must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on the criteria of the JCA Scholarship Selection Committee: (a) Demonstrated scholastic ability; (b) Applicant's response to the essay questions; (c) Involvement and leadership in community/campus activities; (d) Significant personal achievement beyond scholastic ability; ; (e) References; (f) Commitment to career goals.

Funds Avail.: $500. To Apply: Application forms are available online and must be sent to The Jamaican Canadian Association Center, 995 Arrow Rd., Toronto M9M 2Z5. Deadline: July 25.

York Regional Police Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students from the Caribbean/African community who are pursuing post-secondary studies in Ontario universities/colleges. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants of Caribbean/African background; must be enrolled as full-time first-year students at an Ontario university/college or other postsecondary institution; must demonstrate remarkable academic performance or progress in high school; must demonstrate involvement and leadership in campus and/or community activities; must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on the criteria of the JCA Scholarship Selection Committee: (a) Demonstrated scholastic ability; (b) Applicant's response to the essay questions; (c) Involvement and leadership in community/campus activities; (d) Significant personal achievements beyond scholastic ability; (e) References; (f) Commitment to career goals.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. To Apply: Application forms are available online and must be sent to The Jamaican Canadian Association Center, 995 Arrow Rd., Toronto M9M 2Z5. Deadline: July 25.

Youth Affairs Committee Rising Star Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students from the Caribbean/African community, who are pursuing post-secondary studies in Ontario universities/colleges. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant of Caribbean/African background; must be enrolled as a full-time first-year student at an Ontario university/college or other postsecondary institution; must demonstrate remarkable academic performance or progress in high school; must demonstrate involvement and leadership in campus and/or community activities; must demonstrate financial need. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on the criteria of the JCA Scholarship Selection Committee: (a) Demonstrated scholastic ability; (b) Applicant's response to the essay questions; (c) Involvement and leadership in community/campus activities; (d) Significant personal achievements beyond scholastic ability; (e) References; (f) Commitment to career goals.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. To Apply: Applicants must produce a 500-word essay on either one of following topics: (a) The Maroon In Jamaica; (b) The Haitian Revolution; (c) The Importance of Civic Engagement as a Youth; (d) The Importance of Youth Cultural Education. Application forms are available online and must be sent to The Jamaican Canadian Association Center, 995 Arrow Rd., Toronto M9M 2Z5. Deadline: July 25.

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