Caribbean STEM Scholarships You Should Know About in 2026

This is one of the most urgent opportunities on the list. Jamalco's 2026 Community Scholarship application period is open until Friday, June 12, 2026. The opportunity is especially relevant for tertiary-level students from Clarendon and Manchester, including students pursuing STEM, engineering, environmental, technical, and other approved programmes.

• Read the guidelines before filling out the form.
• Use a strong personal statement that connects your studies to community development.
• Ask for recommendations early because the deadline is close.

CCRIF SPC offers several 2026 opportunities for Caribbean nationals interested in risk, resilience, climate, meteorology, actuarial science, civil/environmental engineering, geography, environmental science, disaster risk management, and related fields. This is a strong match for students who care about climate change and Caribbean disaster resilience.

• Undergraduate CCRIF-UWI scholarships support eligible UWI students entering second year.
• Postgraduate scholarships support eligible programmes across several Caribbean universities.
• The internship programme gives practical experience with regional resilience organizations.

UWI Cave Hill's undergraduate scholarship applications are open for the 2026/2027 academic year, with a June 15, 2026 deadline. This is important for students already at or entering Cave Hill, including Caribbean students in science, technology, mathematics, economics, accounting, and other degree areas depending on the specific award.

The JPS Foundation Power Up programme is directly STEM-focused. For 2026, JPS lists Power Up STEM scholarships for tertiary students, Power Up STEM scholarships for Teachers' College students, and a Power Up EWP STEM grant for UTech and CASE students.

• This is one to prioritize if your studies connect to energy, engineering, technology, teaching, environment, or applied STEM.
• Make your essay specific: explain what problem you want to solve and how your programme helps you get there.

The HEART/NSTA TVET Tertiary Scholarship supports first-year students at accredited local tertiary institutions. It is especially useful for students in practical, high-demand STEM and technical fields.

• Priority areas include agriculture, construction, engineering, global digital services, ICT, logistics, manufacturing, renewable energy, tourism, and creative industries.
• Applicants must be Jamaican citizens and at least 17 years old.

The Ministry of Education's TSAP portal is a major place to check for Jamaica government tertiary funding. It includes general scholarships, specialized scholarships, grants, and JAMVAT-related funding.

• Students awaiting CSEC, CAPE, acceptance letters, status letters, tuition letters, or transcripts should read the portal notes carefully.
• Some funding routes require voluntary service or bonding.
• Use the official TSAP portal, not screenshots alone.

UTech's 2026/2027 scholarship listing includes a Ministry of Finance STEM scholarship for first-year students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The listing describes it as a full-tuition scholarship for eligible STEM majors, with a focus on strong academic performance and students from low-income households.

This scholarship supports students in agriculture and agriculture-related disciplines, especially students connected to St. Catherine, St. Ann, and Manchester. Jamaica 4-H Clubs' application criteria describe eligibility for high-school students in grades 9-13 and students matriculating into agriculture-related programmes at CASE, UWI, Ebony Park HEART Academy, and other approved institutions.

• Applicants should show educational promise and potential in agriculture.
• Proof of acceptance or enrolment in an agriculture programme is usually required.
• Students may be invited to an interview.

GraceKennedy Foundation scholarships are major annual tertiary awards for Jamaican students. In recent cycles, the Foundation has supported students at UWI, UTech, Caribbean Maritime University, and Edna Manley College. Applications typically run from May 1 to June 30, and the 2026/2027 cycle should be checked directly through GraceKennedy Foundation's application portal and campus scholarship offices.

The 2026 OAS-UWI Scholarship Programme supports undergraduate and postgraduate students from OAS member states pursuing studies at UWI Cave Hill, Mona, St. Augustine, Five Islands, or Global Campus. UWI lists partial tuition waivers and allowances, and applicants must hold a UWI admission offer or status letter.

The Barita Foundation Scholarship supports several education levels and categories, including tertiary, CSEC/CAPE, PEP, staff-related, and early childhood education categories in past scholarship cycles. Barita's public update for the 2026/2027 academic year says applications open May 28, 2026 and close July 10, 2026.

• Read the category carefully because eligibility differs by award.
• If applying for CSEC/CAPE support, highlight academic performance and financial need clearly.
• Use the official Barita/Foundation application route when available.