FOR PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND TERTIARY STUDENTS

Deadline Extended:

JULY 6, 2025

"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

 

A BURGER KING Scholarship could be your step to greatness!
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Burger King Scholarship Programme Awards

PEP Awards Criteria

  • Applicants’ PEP results will be ranked by the Ministry of Education.
  • Provide certified copies of two (2) term reports from the Grade 6 academic year.
  • 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 PEP Awards require the parent to be employed with Burger King for at least one (1) year.
  • Open PEP Scholarships and Open PEP Book Grants are open to any PEP students who are completing Grade 6 for academic year 2024/2025 island wide.

Open PEP Scholarships

Eight (8) Open PEP awards valued at $300,000 payable over 5 years of high school in annual $60,000 installments.

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Valda Ormsby Scholarships

  • One (1) award open only to Kellits Primary School Grade 6 students valued at $300,000 payable over 5 years of high school in annual $60,000 installments.
  • One (1) award open only to a Grade 6 PEP student from Clarendon, valued at $300,000 payable over 5 years of high school in annual $60,000 installments.
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PEP Book Grants

Ten (10) Book Grants valued at J$15,000 each, payable for one (1) year only per awardee.

*Open to any Grade 6 student island wide.

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Staff PEP Awards

Two (2) BK Staff PEP Awards for children of BK employees valued at $300,000 payable over 5 years of high school in annual $60,000 installments.

*Open to any PEP students who are children of Burger King employees in Grade 6 for academic year 2024/2025 island wide.

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Secondary Awards Criteria

  • Must be accepted to commence CAPE or tertiary studies in September 2025 at a recognised high school/college in Jamaica.
  • Must have at least a 75 % or B+ average.
  • Provide copies of CSEC results and certified copies of two (2) term reports from 5th form.
  • Submit a video (max 3 minutes) explaining why the applicant should be awarded the scholarship, including accomplishments, aspirations, and involvement in school and/or community activities.
  • Must be involved in at least one (1) sport and one (1) extracurricular or community activity.

Two (2) Secondary Athletic Provisional Scholarships (Male and Female) each valued at $60,000.

Awarded to two exceptional students in 5th – 6th form who excel in any sporting discipline and demonstrate positive school spirit. Payable for one year only per awardee.

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Tertiary Awards Criteria

  • Must be accepted to commence tertiary studies in September 2025 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 Scholarships

  • Lois Sherwood Scholarship valued at $1,500,000 payable over 3 years of tertiary studies.
    Awarded to an exceptional 6th form student in need from St. Andrew High School for Girls.
  • Lois Sherwood Provisional Scholarship valued at $400,000 payable over 1 year of tertiary studies.
    Awarded to an exceptional 6th form student in need from St. Andrew High School for Girls.
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Lois Sherwood Arts Scholarship

One (1) scholarship valued at $400,000 open to any exceptional student in need of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, starting their final year of studies (any faculty).

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Rodwell Lake Scholarships

  • Rodwell Lake Scholarship valued at $1,500,000 payable over 3 years of tertiary studies.
    Awarded to an exceptional 6th form student in need from St. George’s College.
  • Rodwell Lake Provisional Scholarship valued at $400,000 payable over 1 year of tertiary studies.
    Awarded to an exceptional 6th form student in need from St. George’s College.
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Burger King Open Tertiary Scholarships

  • Two (2) Burger King Open Tertiary Scholarships (Male and Female) valued at $1,500,000 payable over 3 years of tertiary studies.
    Open to two exceptional students in need from any parish.
  • Two (2) Burger King Open Tertiary Provisional Scholarship (Male and Female) valued at $400,000 payable over 1 year of tertiary studies.
    Open to two exceptional students in need from any parish.
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