The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) recognizes the need for academic advancement in fostering economic development in Jamaica. The BGLC remains committed to assist in laying the building blocks for academic success for Jamaican citizens island-wide.

The BGLC Tertiary Education Grant will provides financial assistance to undergraduate and postgraduate students currently enrolled at an accredited local tertiary institution in Jamaica and is payable in the first semester of the school term.

2. DEFINITIONS

a. Under Chapter two of the Jamaican Constitution, "Jamaican citizens" refers to persons born in Jamaica and persons born outside Jamaica of Jamaican parents.

3. ELIGIBILITY

a. Be a Jamaican citizen.

b. Be a student enrolled at an accredited local tertiary institution in Jamaica.

c. Have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of a minimum of 3.0 on 4.0 scale. GPA is confirmed by the official transcript submitted with the application.

d. Be entering their second year or higher of study at the institution

4. EXPENSES COVERED

The BGLC Tertiary Education Grant will only be used to contribute towards approved educational expenses of a successful candidate. In addition to tuition, the Grant may cover approved educational expenses such as books and room and board fees.

This award is eligible to

• Second year undergraduate students pursuing degree or diploma programmes;
• and Postgraduate students pursuing accredited postgraduate programmes.

5. DURATION & VALUE OF GRANT

a. The value of the Tertiary Education Grant is as follows:

• J$100,000.00 for undergraduate and diploma programmes
• J$200,000.00 for postgraduate programmes

b. The BGLC Tertiary Education Grant is normally provided for the first semester of the school term (September - December).

c. The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission maintains the right to discontinue funding and the programme at any time it deems fit.

d. The BGLC Tertiary Education Grant awarded to a student may be withdrawn on the following basis:

• If the student was dishonest on the application for the Grant.
• Received funding from the BGLC Tertiary Education Grant more than twice.
• Deferred the semester at the local tertiary institution.

6. APPLICATION PROCESS

a. Interested individuals must complete the application provided by the BGLC at www.bglceducation.fund and submit by the advertised deadline date.

b. The 2026 Application process will include:

i. Official transcript

ii. Certified copy of a photo ID (Driver's Licence, Passport or National ID)

iii. The taking of a mandatory online assessment

7. PAYMENT OF GRANT

Payments are not made to students directly. Approved payments will be made on the basis of an invoice addressed to the BGLC