PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

• You MUST answer all required questions on the application form. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. 

• Do not leave any blank fields. Use N/A to indicate where you are unable to provide an answer. 

• Ensure you have all documents ready to upload to your application. 

• You must ensure you upload all the appropriate documents at the time of completing the online application.

• Your application will be automatically rejected without notification if the correct documents are not provided at the time of completing this online application.

Application Check List

 

1. Ensure you have all documents ready to upload to your application.

2. Certified copy of a photo ID (School ID, Drivers License, National ID, Passport)

3. 600 word writing assignment:
   • INSTRUCTIONS: 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, at least one (1) economic impact of gambling, and provide two (2) recommendations to boost responsible gaming locally. By submitting your essay, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Education Grant which are found here. 
4. Evidence of Academic Achievement
   • If entering 1st year of tertiary studies:
     • CAPE Examination Certificates and/or CSEC Examination Certificates
     • Acceptance Letter from tertiary institution
   • If continuing 2nd to 4th year of tertiary studies:
     • Transcript – Must report achievement at least up to December 2022
5. Names and Contact Information for 2 References who must have known you for at least 1 year. 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)

 

Application Deadline: Friday, July 14, 2023
Successful applicants will be notified as close as possible to August 31, 2023.

 

Application Changes:

• Changes will only be accommodated for emergency situations at the discretion of BGLC and are not guaranteed to be approved.
• You must ensure you upload all the appropriate documents at the time of completing the online application.
• Your application will be automatically rejected without notification if the correct documents are not provided at the time of completing this online application.

The application must be completed correctly and in full and submitted with all supporting and required documents in order to be considered.

Required Documents

1. The application must be completed correctly and in full and submitted with all supporting and required documents in order to be considered.
2. You must ensure you upload all the appropriate documents at the time of completing the online application.
3. Your application will be automatically rejected without notification if the correct documents are not provided at the time of completing this online application.

** PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL UPLOADS ARE LESS THAN 5MB

TOPIC: You have been invited to make a presentation on Responsible Gaming at an upcoming conference on Responsible Gaming 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
• one (1) economic impact of gambling, and
• provide two (2) recommendations to boost responsible gaming messages locally.
• Your essay is to be uploaded as a Word document, double spaced using a font no larger than 11pts
• Indicate your name at the top of the page and word count at the end of the letter.
• Formats allowed: DOC, DOCX, RTF, ODF, PAGES.

* One Document only! Your application may be rejected if formatting does not follow the guidelines.

The application must be completed correctly and in full and submitted with all supporting and required documents in order to be considered.

* Your GPA must be between 2.75 and 4.0

Provide details of your academic qualifications from High School, as outlined in your Transcript.

Provide details of up to 5 most recent major achievements related to the current programme of studies (leadership roles, awards, internships, community service, etc.).

In addition to the Grant received from BGLC, how do you expect to meet the balance of your education expenses? Please check all that apply and include all details.

References must have known you personally for at least 1 year prior to your application, and should 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)

NOTE: If BGLC is unable to contact any of your References to validate your application, this can affect the Grant award decision.

• Changes will only be accommodated for emergency situations at the discretion of BGLC and are not guaranteed to be approved.
• You must ensure you upload all the appropriate documents at the time of completing the online application.
• Your application will be automatically rejected without notification if the correct documents are not provided at the time of completing this online application.