Loop News
Tanikie McCarthy-Allen
The J Wray and Nephew (JWN) Foundation, as part of its commitment to the education of children and young adults living in communities where the company operates, is offering 200 traditional scholarships as part of its annual outreach programme.
The scholarships programme for the 2021-2022 academic year was launched on Wednesday.
A overall new addition to the programme this year are 50 scholarships valued at 30,000 each to vocational institutions.
The new technical education element of the initiative recognises the importance and desirability of alternative pathways to certification and career advancement.
In continuing its support of education at the secondary level, JWN has allocated 150 scholarships valued at $ 30,000 each. At the tertiary level, JWN has committed to 50 bursaries comprising 40 awards of $200,000 each, and 10 scholarships valued at $450,000.