Jamaicans Eligible For College Scholarships Courtesy of Rihanna
The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter from Barbados Rihanna recently announced a scholarship program via her Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) which will award scholarships to students from select countries.
Jamaica has been included in the list of countries where students will be eligible to receive scholarships.
To be eligible, all applicants must be residents of one of the following countries:
Barbados, Brazil, Cuba, Haiti, Guyana, Jamaica, or the U.S – and must have gained acceptance into a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the 2016-2017 year.
Rihanna recently stated: “To be able to give the gift of an education is actually an honour,” “Higher education will help provide perspective, opportunities and learning to a group of kids who really deserve it. I am thrilled to be able to do this.”
Applications will be accepted until June 10, 2016.
50 winners will be judged on “academic performance, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience and a personal essay”. The winners will be announced in August.
Persons can submit their applications here.
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