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Chinese Embassy in Jamaica sponsors Summer of Service scholarship program in 2022
| Funder | Chinese Embassy |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Jamaica |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Start Date | Sep 01, 2022 |
| End Date | Oct 13, 2028 |
| Duration | 2,234 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 101508 |
Grant Description
On September 1, 2022, the Chinese Embassy in Jamaica provided funding for the Summer of Service Scholarship (SOS), which is part of the "I Believe Initiative" of the Governor-General’s Program for Excellence. Chinese Ambassador Chen Daojiang attended the award ceremony and presented scholarships to students.
The monetary value of the scholarships is unknown.
Through the program, Jamaican students complete community service projects during the summer, with oversight from a committee.
In some cases these projects are also supported by sponsors, and the committee can nominate students for prizes and awards. The Chinese Embassy in Jamaica has sponsored the Summer of Service Scholarship (SOS) since 2018.
Other sponsors of the scholarship program include Northern Caribbean University, the Jamaican University of Technology, NCB Foundation, Derrimon Trading, First Regional Co-operative Credit Union, GraceKennedy Foundation, Newport-Fersan, Barita Foundation, Alfrasure, Dr. Mark Gonzalez, and the JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation.
Sources & References
- Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica Chen Daojiang Attended the Presentation Ceremony for the Summer of Service Scholarship
- 陈道江大使出席牙买加总督基金会夏季奖学金颁奖仪式
- The Summer of Service (SOS) Scholarship Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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