Scholarship Background
The Jamaica Bauxite Institute is responsible for ensuring the sustainable development of communities that are impacted by bauxite mining and alumina processing operations. This is activity is primarily carried out through the Bauxite Community Development Programme (BCDP), a programme that began in 1996, to reinvest bauxite industry earnings into communities as well as providing general sustainable project support for residents in these communities. Since 1996, the BCDP has supported the education sector mainly through the funding of projects geared at improving school infrastructure, skills training as well as with the provisions of grants and aid to students from bauxite parishes.
The JBI/BCDP initiated the Hoilett/Lambert Scholarship in honour of the late Dr. Nigel Hoilett and the late Dr. Hugh Lambert, both former Research Specialists at the JBI and both of whom delivered exemplary service to the Bauxite Community development Programme (BCDP).
Scholarship Objectives
- To support the educational and personal development of youth in bauxite mining parishes.
- To contribute to the overall development and growth and development of Bauxite Mining Communities in Jamaica.
- To contribute to positively to the reduction of the socioeconomic gaps that exists between urban and rural communities while advancing the drive towards food security.
Eligibility
- Must reside in one of the following parishes: St. Ann, Manchester, St. Elizabeth, Clarendon and St. Catherine.
- Must be accepted or enrolled in a recognizable tertiary institution for the 2026/27 academic year to study for a first degree in the following areas:
- Sciences
- Engineering, Information Technology and/or Computer Science related degrees
- Education
- Arts
- Logistics
- Any other degree related to Agriculture and Food Processin
- Must have a GPA of 3.5 or equivalent while high school applicants must achieve a minimum overall average of 80%.
- Must be able to demonstrate need for financial assistance
- Participation in extra curricular or community service activities will be an added advantage
Scholarship Value
The scholarship will be at a maximum award of JMD 500,000 to cover tuition and is valid for one (1) year. Applicants may be able to apply for the scholarship in each subsequent year once they meet the relevant criteria.
How To Apply
- Visit the Jamaica Bauxite Institute Website at https://jbi.org.jm/
- Access and complete the form
- Submit the form via the website
- Be sure to submit the following documents with your application:
- Proof of enrolment or acceptance at a recognizable tertiary institution
- Verified print out of current academic standing/Transcript (if already enrolled)
- One recommendation letter that also verifies applicant’s address (Ministers of Religion, JP, Former Teacher or Principal, Police officer with a rank of Sergeant and above)
- Last high school report card (First year students only)
NB: Applications that lack ALL RELEVANT supporting documents will not be reviewed.
Deadline
The deadline for receipt of ALL applications is June 1, 2026.
