To our 2026 BK Scholars:

Your determination is proof that success is not measured by circumstance but by courage, resilience, and focus. As you continue to blaze your trails, remember that your crown is not just an honour, but a responsibility to lift others, to serve, and to shine.

Investing in Jamaica's Youth for a Better Future

"It is by education that we become prepared for our duties and responsibilities in life.
If one is badly educated he must naturally fail in the proper assumption and practice of his duties and responsibilities."
— Marcus Garvey

 Deadline: 28 June 2026

Burger King Scholarship Programme Awards

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Secondary Awards Criteria

  • Applicants’ PEP results will be ranked by the Ministry of Education.
  • Provide certified copies of the last 2 available (2) term reports from the Grade 6 academic year. If 2 reports are not available from the Grade 6 year, please feel free to use the latest Grade 5 report to supplement the application submission.
  • Must have at least an 85 % or B+ average, or a 3.0 GPA.
  • Must be involved in at least two (2) extracurricular or community activities.
  • Staff Secondary Awards require the parent(s) to be employed with Burger King for at least one (1) year.
  • Open Secondary Scholarships and Open Secondary Book Bursaries are open to any PEP students who are completing Grade 6 and matriculating to high school for academic year starting September 2026 island wide
  • Secondary Sports Scholarships applicants must:
    • submit a video, not exceeding 1 minute explaining why they should be awarded the scholarship including accomplishments, aspirations, and involvement in school and/or community activities.
    • be involved in at least one (1) sport and one (1) extracurricular or community activity.
    • be accepted to commence CAPE or tertiary studies in September 2025 at a recognised high school/college in Jamaica.
    • have at least a 75 % or B+ average.
    • provide copies of CSEC results and certified copies of two (2) term reports from 5th form.

Open Secondary Scholarships

10 awards valued at J$375,000 each, payable over 5 years of high school in annual J$75,000 installments.

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Valda Ormsby Secondary Scholarship

1 award valued at J$375,000, payable over 5 years for a student leaving Kellits Primary to study at Clarendon College.

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BK Staff Secondary Scholarships

Two (2) BK Staff Secondary Scholarships valued at $375,000 payable over 5 years of high school in annual $75,000 installments.

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Secondary Book Bursaries

10 one-time Bursaries valued at J$20,000 each.

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Secondary Sports Bursaries

2 bursaries (male & female) valued at J$75,000 each.

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Tertiary Awards Criteria

  • Must be accepted to commence tertiary studies in September 2026 at a recognised university/college in Jamaica with at least an 85 % or B+ average, or a 3.0 GPA.
  • Provide copies of CAPE and/or CSEC results.
  • Submit an essay (max 500 words) outlining why the applicant should be awarded the scholarship.
  • Must be involved in at least two (2) extracurricular or community activities.

Lois Sherwood Tertiary Scholarship

Valued at J$1.8M, payable over 3 years, to a female student from St. Andrew High School for Girls.

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Rodwell Lake Tertiary Scholarship

Valued at J$1.8M, payable over 3 years, to a male student from St. George’s College.

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Lois Sherwood Arts Tertiary Scholarship

J$500,000, for a final-year student at Edna Manley College of the Visual & Performing Arts.

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Burger King Open Male & Female Tertiary Scholarships

2 scholarships valued at J$1.8M each, payable over 3 years.

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