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:

1. Download and complete the application form.
2. Create a user profile at www.mof.gov.jm/scholarships to upload the completed form and complete the scholarship application process.
3. 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/