The BGLC Tertiary Education Grant provides assistance for undergraduate tertiary students enrolled as a full time student at any accredited tertiary institution in Jamaica.
Assistance is in the form of contribution towards tuition fees.
Apply Early
Before you start your application, please ensure you have the following documents ready to upload:
- Certified Copy of a photo ID
- Transcript: 3rd to 4th year students ONLY – provide the latest available transcript reflecting GPA of at least 3.0 for at least 1 semester of the 2024-2025 academic year
Application deadline: July 18, 2025.
- Give yourself adequate time to gather all your application documents.
- Request transcripts and other supporting documents early to ensure you have them in hand well before the deadline.
- Don’t procrastinate.
Apply early to ensure deadlines are not missed.
Before you start the application, please ensure you have all the required documents ready to upload.
References
Your application is not complete without the names and contact details of 2 References who must have known you for at least 1 year before your application.
References may be from the following categories:
Justice of the Peace • Officer of a Government Ministry or Agency (SEG 1 & above) • Consular Officer
• Attorney-at-law • Member of Parliament • Parish Councillor • Bank Manager • Credit Union Manager • Clerk of Courts • Marriage Officer • Army Officer (Major & above) • Dental Surgeon • Medical Practitioner • Police Officer (Gazetted Ranks) • Passport Officer • Veterinarian • Principal (Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Educational Institutions)
Online Assessment
The 2025 application process will include the taking of a mandatory online assessment of 20 questions.
The assessment is primarily multiple-choice questions. Once your application has been received and approved, you will receive an email from the BGLC with the link to the assessment along with the credentials to access it.
The assessment portal will only be accessible to approved applicants.
ALL QUESTIONS ARE TAKEN FROM THE BGLC WEBSITE.
Specifically:
- About the BGLC
- Responsible Gaming/Gambling
- Anti-Money Laundering
- RISE LIFE Management Services
Academic Achievement
If you have achieved a GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) you may apply for a BGLC Tertiary Education Grant.
As at December 2024, 2165 students have received the BGLC Education Grant.
Invested by BGLC to assist tertiary students with tuition fees up to 2024.
