Sixty scholarships ranging from 75,000 to 200,000 dollars will be disbursed to children of farm workers.
The Government of Jamaica GOJ/Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) Scholarship is designed to support the educational advancement of the children of Jamaican farm workers participating in the programme in Canada.
The announcement was made by Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr during a ceremony held at the Ministry’s East Street location on Tuesday.
This marks a major milestone in the 60-year partnership between Jamaica and Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme.
The Labour Minister noted that the Scholarship Programme is the government’s way of supporting farm workers.
He expressed that special consideration will be given to applicants pursuing studies in agriculture, agribusiness, agro-processing and technical training, aligning with national priorities for food security and workforce development.
The scholarships will support students at both the secondary and post-secondary levels, including sixth form, universities, colleges, and institutions under the HEART/NSTA Trust.
Applications will open on April 15 and close on June 30 with awards to be issued in time for the start of the new academic year in September.
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