No. The BGLC Tertiary Education Grant is awarded to students who are pursuing studies toward an undergraduate
degree or confirmed to enter the 1st year of an undergraduate degree programme.
Yes. The 2024 BGLC Tertiary Education Grant will be awarded to successful 3rd year and 4th year students only
Eligibility and Application Criteria as follows:
- Jamaican citizen
- Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- 3rd year or 4th year student
- Currently enrolled at an accredited local tertiary institution
- Complete the 2024 online assessment and application form and provide supporting documents to substantiate the application.
- Documents required to be uploaded to the online application portal are:
- Transcript- latest available reflecting grades for at least December 2023
- 2 references
- Certified copy of a photo ID
Access the applications at the BGLC Website at www.bglc.gov.jm under the Education Grant tab for all the relevant information.
No. All applications must be submitted via the online application form.
You may address all inquiries to info@bglc.gov.jm, call 876 630 1353 or WhatsApp 876 316 8464
- Documents required to be uploaded to the online application portal
- Acceptance Letter (If entering 1st year)
- Transcript – latest available reflecting grades for at least December 2022
- Latest CAPE or CSEC results (If entering 1st year)
- 2 references
- Certified copy of a national photo ID
- Photo
- 600-word Essay – You have been invited to make a presentation on Responsible Gambling at an upcoming conference on Responsible Gambling in Jamaica. The Government of Jamaica, RISE Life Management and the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission will be attending. Prepare a speech which addresses at least one (1) social impact of gambling and one (1) economic impact of gambling, and provide two (2) recommendations to boost responsible gambling messages locally.
Should I submit original documents upon submission of the application so that they can be processed?
No. Please scan and upload certified copies of your documents. A certified copy of a document is one where a JP has viewed the copy and the original and has stamped and endorsed the copy as a true copy of the original document seen. Only certified copies of documents should be submitted with the application.
Yes. An application is incomplete if all documents are not uploaded by the deadline date.
You will need to have the transcript and all other documents at hand to upload when you start your application online.
An official transcript is the University's certified statement of your academic record. The official “paper transcript” is printed on security-sensitive paper and contains the University seal and signature of the University Registrar.
