Seventeen scholarships are available for Jamaican students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Cuba, starting in September 2025. The Cuban government is offering these opportunities across a range of disciplines.
Disciplines
- 7 Scholarships: Medicine
- 4 Scholarships: Bachelor’s Degrees in Health Technologies
- 1 Scholarship: Health Technologies (2-3 years)
- 2 Scholarships: Postgraduate Medical Studies (for Cuban medical school graduates only)
- 3 Scholarships: Degree courses associated with the Ministry of Higher Education of Cuba
Undergraduate Study Requirements
- Be Jamaican and under 25 years old.
- Completed sixth form.
- At least two (2) “A” Levels or CAPE Units I & II in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics (for Medicine).
- CSEC English (at least a C).
- Certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts, school records, and school leaving certificate.
- Personal letter of request outlining community involvement and leadership.
- Two references (school or community leader).
- Certified copy of Birth Certificate & TRN.
- Certified copy of passport pages (passport must not expire before April 30, 2032).
Postgraduate Study Requirements
- Be Jamaican and under 35 years old.
- Degree in General Medicine from a Cuban university, with interest in specializing in the indicated areas.
- Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
- Certified copy of Birth Certificate & TRN.
- Certified copy of passport pages (passport must not expire before April 30, 2032).
Scholarship Benefits
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Stipend
- Meals
- Airfare (to and from Cuba)
- Study materials
- Medical insurance
Obligations
Successful candidates will be required to:
- Supplement at least one year’s allowance for the preparatory year.
- Sign a bond agreement at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service before departure.
- Return to work in Jamaica for at least five (5) years to contribute to the country’s economic and social development.
How to Apply
Apply online via the Ministry’s website: www.mof.gov.jm/scholarships
Application Instructions:
- Download and complete the application form.
- Create a user profile at www.mof.gov.jm/scholarships to upload the completed form and complete the scholarship application process.
- Submit a printed copy of the completed application and supporting documents to:
Strategic Workforce Planning & Improvement Branch
Customer Service Desk
Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Main Lobby
30 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4
Contact:
Telephone: 922-8600-12, 932-5006, 932-5080, 932-5010, 932-5090
Email: scholarships@mof.gov.jm
Application Deadline:
Monday, March 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM
Learn more at: https://www.mof.gov.jm/scholarships/
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