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. Evidence of Academic Achievement
   • 3rd and 4th year of tertiary studies transcript – Must report achievement at least up to December 2024
4. 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)


5. The 2025 application process will include the taking of a mandatory online assessment of 20 questions. The assessment is a combination of multiple-choice and written questions. ALL QUESTIONS ARE TAKEN FROM THE BGLC WEBSITE (www.bglc.gov.jm). You will receive a notification via email with the details on the date and link to the online assessment, once your application has been submitted and approved.

 

Application Deadline: July 18, 2025
Successful applicants will be notified as close as possible to August 31, 2025.

 

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

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

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.