Scholarships & Financial Support

ECC College Scholarships & Awards

Who can apply

Registered Excelsior Community College students

Funding / Benefit

Academic, sports, departmental, community and other awards

Deadline

Varies by award; confirm with ECC

Includes Sanguinetti, Sports, Departmental, Community and Academic scholarships. The College may consider academic standing, need and involvement.

For application instructions, please contact ECC Scholarship Office at 876-928-5070, extensions 3233 or 3288, or contact the scholarship provider directly.

JAMVAT — Jamaican Values and Attitudes Programme

Who can apply

Eligible full-time Jamaican tertiary students, including qualifying associate-degree students

Funding / Benefit

Tuition assistance in exchange for 200 hours of approved community service

Deadline

2026 cycle closed June 30; verify next intake

Check current Ministry requirements, grant limits and eligibility before applying.

For application instructions, please contact ECC Scholarship Office at 876-928-5070, extensions 3233 or 3288, or contact the scholarship provider directly.

MoEYI Tertiary Student Assistance Programme (TSAP)

Who can apply

Eligible students studying at accredited local tertiary institutions

Funding / Benefit

Government tertiary grants and financial assistance

Deadline

2026 cycle: April 1 – June 30 (closed)

Upcoming intake and award criteria should be verified with the Ministry.

C&WJ Co-operative Credit Union Tertiary Scholarships

Who can apply

Eligible members or children of C&WJ Credit Union members

Funding / Benefit

Scholarships supporting associate and bachelor’s degree studies

Deadline

Annual deadline; confirm current date

Examples include Desmond Duval, Ertis Blake and Leslie Mills awards.

For application instructions, please contact ECC Scholarship Office at 876-928-5070, extensions 3233 or 3288, or contact the scholarship provider directly.

HEART/NSTA Trust TVET Tertiary Scholarship

Who can apply

Eligible Jamaican students pursuing approved TVET tertiary programmes

Funding / Benefit

Support for qualifying technical and vocational programmes

Deadline

2026/27 cycle closed June 19, 2026

A potential option for eligible technical, tourism and skills-training students. Confirm supported programmes and funding limits.

For application instructions, please contact ECC Scholarship Office at 876-928-5070, extensions 3233 or 3288, or contact the scholarship provider directly.

Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB)

Who can apply

Eligible ECC students, including qualifying associate-degree students

Funding / Benefit

Repayable student financing for approved educational expenses

Deadline

Next main cycle anticipated January–May 2027; verify

A student loan, not a scholarship or grant. Review interest, repayment terms and application deadlines with SLB.

For application instructions, please contact ECC Scholarship Office at 876-928-5070, extensions 3233 or 3288, or contact the scholarship provider directly.

JN Foundation Tertiary Scholarships

Who can apply

Eligible JN members or customers at accredited local institutions

Funding / Benefit

Tuition and study-related assistance

Deadline

Annual deadline; verify new cycle

Confirm the currently advertised intake and requirements directly with the foundation.

For application instructions, please contact ECC Scholarship Office at 876-928-5070, extensions 3233 or 3288, or contact the scholarship provider directly.

SESP — Social and Economic Support Programme

Who can apply

Students who may qualify for constituency-based assistance

Funding / Benefit

Possible assistance towards tertiary education costs

Deadline

Varies by constituency and allocation

Contact your constituency office to check whether funding is available and how to apply.

For application instructions, please contact ECC Scholarship Office at 876-928-5070, extensions 3233 or 3288, or contact the scholarship provider directly.

NHF EduCare Grant

Who can apply

Eligible students pursuing nursing or other healthcare programmes

Funding / Benefit

Education assistance subject to grant requirements

Deadline

2026 deadline was August 12; verify future intake

Check eligibility requirements, academic progression and application guidance for the next cycle.

For application instructions, please contact ECC Scholarship Office at 876-928-5070, extensions 3233 or 3288, or contact the scholarship provider directly.

ECC Sports Scholarships

Who can apply

Eligible registered ECC student athletes

Funding / Benefit

Sports scholarship support, subject to college requirements

Deadline

Historically September; verify with ECC

Contact ECC Scholarship Office for current award criteria and availability.

For application instructions, please contact ECC Scholarship Office at 876-928-5070, extensions 3233 or 3288, or contact the scholarship provider directly.