Scholarship forms

Members Tertiary 2026

INTRODUCTION

This application is for TIP Friendly Society members pursuing an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Education. Please upload all required supporting documents in PDF, JPG, or PNG format. Documents must be clear, readable, and officially issued where required.

Incomplete applications or unclear documents will result in delays or disqualification.

REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE GRANTING OF SCHOLARSHIPS

Applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. The candidate must be a member of TIP Friendly Society for at least six (6) months and in good financial standing.
2. The candidate must currently be on staff at an educational institution and has been a member of staff for at least 2 consecutive years immediately prior to the application date.
3. The candidate must be currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Education.
4. The candidate must have a G.P.A. of at least 3.5.
5. The candidate must be a Jamaican national.

PLEASE INDICATE WHICH SCHOLARSHIP YOU ARE APPLYING FOR:

*Type of scholarship

*I am a

Full Time Student

Part Time Student

MEMBER'S INFORMATION

*Title

*Middle Name

Maiden Name (If applicable)

*First Name

*Last Name

*Gender

Male

Female

Place of Birth

Nationality

*Date of Birth

*TRN

*Phone Number

*Email

Mailing Address (If different from home)

*Home Address

*Parish

Number of Dependents

Age of Dependents

*How long have you been a TIP member?

NEXT OF KIN

Contact Information for two (2) next of kin:

*Name

*Address

*Phone Number

*Email

*Name

*Address

*Phone Number

*Email

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

How do you currently finance your education?

*Name of Institution

Educational Level

*Years Attended

*Qualification Received

*Name of Institution

Educational Level

*Years Attended

*Qualification Received

Name of Institution

Educational Level

Years Attended

Qualification Received

Name of Institution

Educational Level

Years Attended

Qualification Received

Achievements gained during your educational career.

TEACHING / WORKING EXPERIENCE

*Name of Institution

*Date From

*Position

*Date To

Name of Institution

Date From

Position

Date To

Name of Institution

Date From

Position

Date To

Name of Institution

Date From

Position

Date To

Name of Institution

Date From

Position

Date To

LEADERSHIP POSTIONS YOU HAVE HELD DURING YOUR CAREER (Church, Professional, Civic etc)

Name of Institution

Date From

Position

Date To

Name of Institution

Date From

Position

Date To

Name of Institution

Date From

Position

Date To

Name of Institution

Date From

Position

Date To

*Date you entered the institution at which you are now studying

*Faculty / Department

*Duration of Program

In your current program, what are your GPA grades?

*First Year GPA Grades

*Second Year GPA Grades

*Third Year GPA Grades

*Fourth Year GPA Grades

*Length of Service in the Education Sector

*Are you a recipient of any other scholarship?

Yes

*If yes, provide details:

Is there any other information which you consider relevant to this application?

*Statement of intention after completion of program of study.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Application form must be accompanied by:
1. Evidence that the applicant is currently pursuing an undergraduate/postgraduate degree atan accredited university.
2. Evidence of program completion on or before August 2027.
3. Certified copies of progress reports.
4. One (1) character reference from one of the following officials, who is a citizen of Jamaica,not a member of the applicant’s family and has been personally acquainted with the applicant for a period not less than twelve (12) months:
5. Minister of Religion, Justice of the Peace, Attorney-at-law, Principal, Medical Practitioner, Resident Magistrate, Parish Councillor, Manager in a Financial institution.
6. Employer’s letter certifying employment of the candidate at the current institution for at least 2 consecutive years immediately prior to the application date.
7. Evidence certifying approved study leave from the employer (full-time students).
9. Statement of intention of applicant after completion of program of study.
10. One passport size photo.
11. Supporting documentation verifying the candidate as a Jamaican national

Proof of Current Enrollment in an Accredited Institution

This document should confirm that you are actively registered in your current programme of study. Acceptable evidence includes an enrollment letter, a student status letter, or an official verification issued by the registrar’s office. The document must clearly show your name, the institution’s name, and the current academic period.

*File Upload Evidence of Enrollment

Evidence of Program Completion Date

Provide official confirmation of your expected graduation date. This may be a registrar’s letter or programme outline from your institution indicating the anticipated completion date. The date must be visible and issued by the school.

*File Upload Evidence of Completion Date

Certified Progress Reports / Transcript

Upload your most recent academic results. These must be certified by the institution—stamped, signed, or officially issued by your student portal. Digital transcripts are accepted as long as they are official and unaltered.

*File Upload Certified Copies of Progress Reports

Character Reference Letter

Submit a signed character reference from one of the approved categories listed in the scholarship guidelines. The reference must clearly state the referee’s position, contact details, and the length of time they have known you (minimum 12 months).

*File Upload Character Reference

Employer’s Letter Confirming 2 Years of Service

This letter must confirm your employment at your current educational institution for at least two consecutive years. It should show your start date, current position, and be signed/stamped by an authorized representative of the organization.

*File Upload Employer's Letter

Approved Study Leave (Full-Time Students Only)

Full-time students must upload formal proof of study leave approval. Accepted documents include HR-issued approval letters or official email confirmations from your employer granting leave for your programme of study.

*File Upload Evidence certifying approved study leave from the employer (full-time students).

Passport-Size Photo

Upload a recent passport-style photograph showing your full face with a clear background. The image should be high-quality, unfiltered, and taken within the last 6–12 months.

*File Upload Passport size photo.

Proof of Nationality (Jamaican)

Submit a valid document confirming your Jamaican nationality. Acceptable options include your birth certificate, passport, or national identification card. The information must be clearly visible and legible.

*File Upload Proof of Nationality

Disclaimer and Signature

I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I give authority to TIP Friendly Society to contact any of the individuals and/or institutions named above and submitted with this application for verification purposes with respect to my character, and my responses. I do understand that false or misleading answers will lead to this application being disregarded. I am aware that the selection process is dependent on the stated criteria and the discretion of the Society. By applying for this scholarship, I agree that if I am selected, TIP has the right to use my name and photograph for advertising and promotional purposes. I agree to be governed by the rules of TIP Friendly Society and any amendments thereof.

TIP Friendly Society will treat all provided information confidentially. However, I understand and agree that from time to time this information and any updates provided by me may be:

i. Shared externally to insurers, financial companies, databases and/or other duly authorized bodies.
ii. Shared with the Scholarship Committee assigned by TIP Friendly Society
iii. Shared with Print and social media, such as but not limited to Instagram, and Facebook
iv. Shared with third-party service providers and
v. Shared with regulators and government agencies to ensure that TIP Friendly Society is compliant
with its legal, regulatory and administrative obligations.

It is my responsibility to inform TIP Friendly Society promptly of any changes in my status including address, employment, contact information and to provide the required supporting documents. I accept that TIP Friendly Society policies and purposes are independent of the policies and purposes of other entities and may change from time to time.

TIP Friendly Society reserves the right, in its sole discretion and without giving reasons, to terminate the scholarship where it forms the view that continuing a relationship with me exposes it to legal, reputational and or other risks.

*Name of Applicant

*Applicants Signature

*Today's Date

Scholarship forms

Non-Teaching Staff 2026

INTRODUCTION

This scholarship is for TIP Friendly Society members employed as non-teaching staff at an educational institution for at least two (2) consecutive years, and who are currently pursuing a tertiary degree.

Before starting this application, please gather all required supporting documents. All files must be uploaded as PDF, JPG, or PNG and must be clear, readable, and officially issued where applicable. Incomplete or unclear submissions may delay or disqualify your application.

REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE GRANTING OF SCHOLARSHIPS

Applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. The candidate must be a member of TIP Friendly Society for at least six (6) months and in good financial standing.
2. The candidate must currently be on staff at an educational institution and has been a member of staff for at least 2 consecutive years immediately prior to the application date.
3. The candidate must be currently pursuing a tertiary degree.
4. The candidate must have a G.P.A. of at least 3.5.
5. The candidate must be a Jamaican national.

Application form must be accompanied by:
1. Proof of current enrollment at an accredited university
2. Evidence of program completion date (on or before August 2027)
3. Certified transcript or progress reports
4. One character reference from an approved category
5. Employer’s letter confirming two years of service
6. Evidence of approved study leave (full-time students only)
7. Statement of intention after completing the program
8. One passport-size photograph
9. Proof of Jamaican nationality

MEMBER'S INFORMATION

*Title

*Middle Name

Maiden Name

*First Name

*Last Name

*Gender

Male

Female

*Place of Birth

*Nationality

*Date of Birth

*TRN

*Phone Number

*Email

*Home Address

Mailing Address (If different from home)

*Parish

Number of Dependents

Age of Dependents

NEXT OF KIN

Contact Information for two (2) next of kin:

*Name

*Address

*Phone Number

*Parish

*Email

*Name

*Address

*Phone Number

*Parish

*Email

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

*Name of Institution

*Level

*Start Date

*Qualification Received

*End Date

*Name of Institution

*Level

*Start Date

*Qualification Received

*End Date

Name of Institution

Level

Start Date

Qualification Received

End Date

*Please state achievements gained during your educational career.

LEADERSHIP POSTIONS YOU HAVE HELD DURING YOUR CAREER (Church, Professional, Civic etc)

Name of Institution

Start Date

Position

End Date

Name of Institution

Start Date

Position

End Date

Name of Institution

Start Date

Position

End Date

WORK EXPERIENCE

*Name of Institution

*Start Date

*Position

End Date

Name of Institution

Start Date

Position

End Date

Name of Institution

Start Date

Position

End Date

*Length of Service in the Education Sector

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Proof of Current Enrollment in an Accredited Institution

Upload an official document confirming you are actively registered in your tertiary program. This may be an enrollment letter, student status letter, or registrar-issued verification. The document must show your name, institution name, and the current academic period.

*File Upload Evidence of Enrollment

Evidence of Program Completion Date

Provide formal confirmation of your expected graduation date. This could be a registrar’s letter or a program outline indicating your anticipated completion period. The expected date must be clearly visible and issued by your institution.

*File Upload Evidence of Completion Date

Certified Copy of Transcript or Progress Reports Showing GPA

Upload your certified academic results. These must be stamped, signed, or officially issued by your institution. Digital transcripts from official student portals are accepted as long as they include authentic institutional seals or verification mark

*File Upload Certified Transcript

Character Reference Letter

Provide a signed and dated character reference from one of the approved categories listed in the scholarship guidelines:

Minister of Religion
Justice of the Peace
Attorney-at-Law
Manager from any regulated financial institution
Medical Practitioner
Resident Magistrate
Parish Councillor
TIP Manager

The letter must include the referee’s role, contact information, and confirmation that they have known you personally for at least 12 months.

*File Upload Character Reference

Employer’s Letter Confirming Two Years of Service

Upload an official letter from your employer confirming that you have been employed at your current educational institution for at least two consecutive years before the application date. The letter must show your start date, your current role, and be signed/stamped by an authorized officer.

*File Upload Employment letter

Approved Study Leave (Full-Time Students Only)

If you are applying as a full-time student, upload documented proof that you have been granted study leave. This must be an HR-issued approval letter or an official email clearly showing your name, study leave period, and employer authorization.

File Upload Approved Study Leave

Passport Size Photograph

Upload a recent passport-style photograph taken within the last 12 months. The image should show your full face clearly, against a plain background, without filters or image distortion.

*File Upload Passport Photo

Proof of Jamaican Nationality

Upload a document verifying your Jamaican nationality. Acceptable documents include your birth certificate, Jamaican passport, or National ID. The information should be clearly legible.

*File Upload Proof of Nationality

SCHOOL INFORMATION

*Status:

Full-Time Student

Part-Time Student

*Date you entered the institution at which you are now studying

*Faculty / Department

*Duration of Program

CURRENT PROGRAM GPA GRADES

*First Year GPA Grades

*Second Year GPA Grades

*Third Year GPA Grades

*Fourth Year GPA Grades

*Are you a recipient of any other scholarship?

Yes

*If Yes, please provide detail

Is there any other information which you consider relevant to this application?

*Statement of intention after completion of program of study.

DISCLAIMER AND SIGNATURE

*Name of Applicant

*Applicants Signature

*Today's Date

Scholarship forms

P.E.P. 2026

REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE GRANTING OF SCHOLARSHIPS

This application is for students who sat the P.E.P. examinations and are dependents of active TIP Friendly Society members. Each parent/guardian should complete the prescribed application form. Before you begin, please ensure you have clear digital copies of all required documents. All files must be uploaded in PDF, JPG, or PNG format.

Incomplete applications will not be processed, so confirm that each document is legible and clearly shows the official stamp or signature where required.

REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE GRANTING OF SCHOLARSHIPS

Applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. The candidate must be a dependent of a member of TIP Friendly Society.
2. The candidate must be insured on the member’s TIP Kids Benefit at TIP Friendly Society for at least six (6) months.
3. The member must be in good standing with TIP Friendly Society.
4. The candidate must have sat the 2026 P.E.P. Examinations.
5. The candidate must be continuing his/her course of study at a secondary institution of learning in Jamaica for the academic year 2026/2027.
6. The candidate must be a Jamaican National.

Application form must be accompanied by:
1. Statement of P.E.P. Grades from the School and/or the Ministry of Education Regional Offices (documents must be stamped or bear the seal of the institution).
2. One (1) character reference from the Principal of the primary institution of learning.
3. Evidence certifying the dependent’s association with the TIP member (Birth Certificate or any other legal documentation).
4. One passport size photo
5. Evidence certifying that the dependent’s parent or legal guardian is a TIP member.

TIP MEMBER'S INFORMATION

*First Name

*Last Name

*Middle Name

Maiden Name

*Place of Employment

*Email

*Phone Number

*Date of Birth

CANDIDATE'S INFORMATION

*First Name

*Last Name

*Place of Birth

*Middle Name

*Gender

*Date of Birth

*Home Address

*Parish

Mailing Address (If different from home)

Parish

SCHOOL INFORMATION

*Name and Address of School Attended

*Name and Address of Secondary Level Institution (candidate will be attending)

*Is the candidate the recipient of any other Scholarship? If YES, please give details:

EXTRA-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT

Names of Clubs & Societies and Positions Held

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Is there any other information which you consider relevant to this application?

Supporting Documents

Official PEP Grades Report (Stamped/Sealed)

Upload the official Grade 6 P.E.P results with overall score and school placement. The document must clearly display the school’s or ministry’s stamp or seal to be accepted. Unofficial copies will not be considered.

*File Upload Pep Results

Character Reference – School Principal

Provide a signed character reference written by the principal of the primary institution the student attended. The letter should confirm the student’s conduct, attitude, and general character. Ensure the principal’s name, signature, and contact details are visible.

*File Upload Character Reference

Proof of Relationship to TIP Member

Submit a document that confirms the child’s legal relationship to the TIP member. Acceptable documents include:

Birth certificate
Adoption/guardianship papers
Any other legally issued document establishing dependency

Make sure the applicant’s name and the parent/guardian’s name are clearly visible.

*File Upload Proof Of Relationship

Passport-Size Photo

Upload a recent passport-style photograph of the student. The image should show the full face, taken against a plain background, with no filters or alterations. Ensure the photo is clear, bright, and suitable for official use.

*File Upload Passport size photo.

Proof of TIP Membership (Parent/Guardian)

Provide evidence that the parent or legal guardian is an active TIP Friendly Society member.
Accepted documents include:

A membership confirmation letter
A recent TIP statement
A clear image of the TIP membership card

The member’s name must be clearly shown on the document.

File Upload Proof Of Membership

Acknowledement

I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and that I am the parent of the student for whom I am applying for this scholarship. I give authority to TIP Friendly Society to contact my dependent’s primary institution of learning and/or my dependent’s references, if needed, regarding the information presented herein. I do understand that false or misleading answers will lead to this application being disregarded. I am aware that the selection process is dependent on the stated criteria and the discretion of the Society. By applying for this scholarship, I agree that if my dependent is selected, TIP Friendly Society has the right to use my name and/or my dependent’s name and photograph as a brand ambassador for advertising and promotional purposes. I agree to be governed by the rules of TIP Friendly Society and any amendments thereof.

TIP Friendly Society will treat all provided information confidentially. However, I understand and agree that from time to time this information and any updates provided by me may be:
i. Shared externally to insurers, financial companies, databases and/or other duly authorized bodies.
ii. Shared with the Scholarship Committee assigned by TIP Friendly Society
iii. Shared with Print and Social Media, such as but not limited to Instagram, and Facebook
iv. Shared with third-party service providers and
v. Shared with regulators and government agencies to ensure that TIP Friendly Society is compliant with its legal, regulatory and administrative obligations.

It is my responsibility to inform TIP Friendly Society promptly of any changes in my status including address, employment, contact information and to provide the required supporting documents. I accept that TIP Friendly Society policies and purposes are independent of the policies and purposes of other entities and may change from time to time.

TIP Friendly Society reserves the right, in its sole discretion and without giving reasons, to terminate the scholarship where it forms the view that continuing a relationship with me exposes it to legal, reputational and or other risks.

I certify that the information supplied above is accurate

*Name of Parent or Guardian

*Parent's / Guardian Signature

*Today's Date

Scholarship forms

Continued Scholarship 2026

REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE GRANTING OF SCHOLARSHIPS

1. The candidate must be a recipient of a TIP PEP or TIP CONTINUED SCHOLARSHIP from the previous Year.
2. The scholarship is available up to the fifth form at the secondary level.
3. The candidate must achieve a minimum grade of 85% to be considered.
4. The candidate must be continuing his/her course of study at a secondary institution of learning in Jamaica for the academic year 2026/2027.
5. The candidate must be a Jamaican National.

Application form must be accompanied by:
1. One passport-size photograph
2. Documents: The candidate's three reports for the 2026/2027 academic year (Christmas, Easter, and Summer).

TIP MEMBER'S INFORMATION (PARENT)

*First Name

*Last Name

*Middle Name

Maiden Name

*Email

Alternate Email

*Phone Number

Alternate Phone Number

CANDIDATE'S INFORMATION

*First Name

*Last Name

*Place of Birth

*Middle Name

*Gender

*Date of Birth

SCHOOL INFORMATION

*Name and Address of Current School

*Current Grade

*Are you the recipient of any other Scholarship? If yes, please provide details:

Passport-Size Photo

*File Upload Passport size photo.

Christmas Term Report

Provide the student’s Christmas term academic report for the school year. The grades and teacher comments must be clearly visible. Scanned copies or high-quality photos are acceptable as long as all details are readable.

*File Upload Christmas term report

Easter Term Report

Upload the student’s Easter term academic report for the academic year. Ensure that the report is complete and includes the student’s name, the term, and the school’s information.

File Upload Easter Term Report

Summer Term Report

Submit the Summer term academic report for the year. The entire report must be visible, including all grades, remarks, and official school markings where applicable.

*File Upload Summer Term Report

DISCLAIMER AND SIGNATURE

*Name of Parent or Guardian

*Parent's / Guardian Signature

*Today's Date