New Don Wehby Scholarship among J$30M in tertiary awards

The GraceKennedy Foundation (GKF) has announced that applications are now open for its annual scholarship programme. For the 2025/26 academic year, the Foundation will award over J$30 million in scholarships to Jamaican students pursuing higher education at the University of the West Indies (UWI), the University of Technology (UTech), the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), and the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (EMCVPA).

This year, GKF is also proud to introduce a new scholarship in honour of Don Wehby, the recently retired Group Chief Executive Officer of GraceKennedy Limited. The GraceKennedy/Don Wehby Scholarship, valued at up to J$500,000 per annum, will be awarded to past students of St George’s College who are enrolled at UWI or UTech and who demonstrate strong academic performance and active involvement in sports.

Caroline Mahfood, CEO of the GraceKennedy Foundation, highlighted the organisation’s ongoing commitment to education, “At GraceKennedy, we believe that education is a cornerstone for personal and national development. We are thrilled to introduce the Don Wehby Scholarship as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting Jamaica’s youth. The Foundation is proud to contribute to the educational journey of young Jamaicans and empower them to reach their fullest potential.”

Interested applicants should visit the GKF Scholarship Application Portal at https://gkfoundation.eformsolutions.com/for full eligibility criteria and application submission. Only online applications will be accepted. The deadline for submission is June 30, 2025. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an in-person interview.

Scholarship recipients who maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and fulfil GKF’s community service requirements remain eligible to renew their scholarships each year until they complete their degree programme.