Funding your UCC Global education
Scholarships & Funding
Explore scholarships that can help eligible students fund their studies with UCC Global.
UCC Global studyEach listed scholarship can support an eligible UCC Global study route.
Caribbean applicantsEach opportunity includes a pathway for applicants from at least one Caribbean country.
Check the detailsCountry, programme, study level and other eligibility rules vary by scholarship.
Funding opportunities
Scholarships for UCC Global study
These opportunities can support eligible students studying with UCC Global. Check each card for who can apply, what it covers and when applications reopen.
UCC & Kiwanis International EC&C District
UCC x Kiwanis Scholarship
UndergraduateCaribbeanUCC-specificTuition award
Who it is for: Eligible new UCC undergraduate applicants from the Caribbean and Eastern Canada who participated in a Kiwanis Service Leadership Club.
Non-Jamaican awardJMD $342,000 per year, described by UCC as 75% of tuition; miscellaneous expenses and remaining tuition are the student's responsibility.
Key eligibilityNew UCC undergraduate applicant; Kiwanis Service Leadership Club participation; academic, service, leadership and financial-need criteria apply.
Current statusThe published 2026 application period has passed. Confirm the next application window with UCC Scholarships.
UCC GlobalConfirm with the Scholarships Department that your UCC Global programme is covered before applying.
CCRIF SPC
CCRIF Postgraduate Scholarship Programme
Master's / MBACARICOMUCC named institutionUp to US$11,000
UCC Global fit: CCRIF names UCC and its MBA in Disaster Management as eligible for this scholarship. Eligible online programmes may also be considered.
Eligible applicantsCitizens of CARICOM member or associate member countries and/or CCRIF member countries in the Caribbean, subject to the programme's full criteria.
UCC programmeMaster of Business Administration (Disaster Management), as listed by CCRIF for the 2026 scholarship cycle.
AwardUp to US$11,000 for applicants admitted to an eligible Master's or MBA programme.
Current statusThe 2026/2027 deadline was 14 June 2026. Monitor CCRIF for the next scholarship cycle.
Organization of American States
OAS Academic Scholarship Programme — Undergraduate
Final two undergraduate yearsEnglish-speaking Caribbean & SurinameOnline allowedUp to US$10,000/year
Who it is for: Eligible applicants from participating OAS countries completing the final two years of an undergraduate degree. Online study is allowed, but applicants cannot study in their sponsoring country.
Who can applyCitizens or permanent residents of eligible OAS member states in the English-speaking Caribbean and Suriname who meet the academic and national liaison requirements.
Study requirementFinal two academic years of a bachelor's degree; the scholarship requires full-time study and completion within the award period.
Study modeOnsite, online or combined. Confirm that your UCC Global programme meets the OAS study-load and completion requirements.
Current statusThe 2026 call was for studies beginning in 2026. Monitor the OAS and your country's National Liaison Office for the next call.
Organization of American States
OAS Academic Scholarship Programme — Graduate
Master's / DoctoralOAS member statesOnline allowedUp to US$10,000/year
Who it is for: Eligible applicants from OAS member states pursuing graduate study. Online study is allowed, but applicants cannot study in their sponsoring country.
Who can applyCitizens or permanent residents of an OAS member state who hold a first university degree and meet the scholarship and national liaison requirements.
Study levelGraduate study or graduate research leading to a university degree.
Important restrictionApplicants cannot use an OAS scholarship to study in their sponsoring country. Applicants sponsored by Jamaica therefore cannot use it for UCC Global study.
Current statusThe 2026 call covered study beginning in 2026. Monitor the OAS and your country's National Liaison Office for the next call.
Before you apply
Check the scholarship against your programme
Scholarship rules may vary by programme, study level, delivery mode, country, citizenship or academic year.
Check the admission requirement.
Some scholarships require an admission letter before you apply.
Some scholarships require an admission letter before you apply.
Check your study mode.
A scholarship may allow online study but still require a specific study load.
A scholarship may allow online study but still require a specific study load.
Check what is covered.
Awards may cover tuition only or include other study costs.
Awards may cover tuition only or include other study costs.
Apply through the scholarship provider.
Follow the application instructions on the scholarship page.
Follow the application instructions on the scholarship page.
Scholarships for students in Jamaica
Local UCC scholarships are listed separately
UCC also offers scholarships for Jamaican students studying locally. These are listed separately on the main UCC website.
Where can Jamaican students find local UCC scholarships?
Use the main UCC Scholarships directory for local awards and application information.
Plan your UCC Global funding
Compare the scholarship with your tuition and any additional fees before you apply.