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By Venesha Johnson | Associate Writer

The world may know us for our athletic prowess but we have talents in many areas, including arts, theatre and music. As a nation rich in cultural heritage and decorated with a vibrant art scene, scholarships play a crucial role in nurturing the talents of aspiring artists and providing them with the means to pursue their creative dreams.

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Whether in music, dance, visual arts, or literature, numerous opportunities await those with a passion for the arts. Let us delve into the available art scholarships in Jamaica and highlight the organizations and institutions that are helping to propel the next generation of artists forward.

The Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts

Named after the renowned Jamaican artist Edna Manley, this institution is a hub for creative education in the country. The college offers a variety of scholarships for students in disciplines including visual arts, dance, drama, and music. These scholarships recognize both talent and academic achievement, allowing students to focus on honing their skills while pursuing a well-rounded education.

List of Available Scholarships:

  • EMC Arts Foundation – All Schools
  • Restaurant Associates Ltd-Lois Sherwood Art Scholarship (SVA)
  • Carreras Ltd. – All Schools
  • Mona Baptist Church-Douglas Samuels Memorial Scholarship (All Education Students)
  • Grace Kennedy Foundation – All Schools
  • Louise Bennett Foundation – Performing Arts Schools
  • Mandeville Art Fair-Julie Lyn Scholarship – School of Visual Arts
  • PATH Bursary – All Schools
  • Cecil Boswell Facey Foundation – School of Visual Arts
  • CHASE FUND – All Schools
  • JPent Studios – Performing Arts
  • Jah Jerry Foundation – School of Music
  • JMMB-Joan Duncan Foundation – School of Arts Management & Humanities
  • Ebony G. Patterson Painter’s Grant – School of Visual Arts
  • Sagicor – All Schools
  • Jamaica Musical Theatre Co (JMTC)-Christina Bennett Scholarship – All Schools
  • LBW Trust – All Schools
  • Betting Gaming & Lotteries Commission – All Schools
  • Edna Manley Foundation – School of Visual Arts
  • Digicel Jamaica – School of Visual Arts
  • Jamaica Council for Persons with Disability
  • Liguanea Lodge -School of Visual Arts (Available every 2 years)
  • Barry Moncriefe Foundation – School of Dance (Available every 3 years)
  • NCB Foundation – All Schools
  • Rotary Club of Canada – School of Music
  • Rubis Energy Jamaica Ltd – All schools
  • Earl Warner Foundation – School of Drama
  • Joseph Buchanan Foundation – School of Music

CHASE Fund Arts & Culture Scholarship

These grants and scholarships are meant to assist deserving Jamaican citizens in covering the costs associated with pursuing degrees locally or abroad in specific fields of arts and culture. Only in cases where a comparable program is not available locally or in which a portion of the financing has been secured through international scholarships will foreign studies be sponsored.  Each year, a maximum of five scholarships are given out. Each year, students at the Edna Manley College for the Visual and Performing Arts who are struggling financially are given educational subsidies totalling a maximum of $3 million.

Private Sector Organizations

The private sector plays a vital role in supporting arts education in Jamaica. It is very common for banks, corporations, and foundations, many of which are mentioned above, to make generous contributions to individuals, institutions and programs facilitating the study of art in its various forms. The most common way to contribute is by offering scholarships to students who demonstrate outstanding artistic abilities and the potential to contribute to the cultural development of the country.

Cecil Cooper Foundation

The Cecil Cooper Foundation is quite new. To honour the contributions and legacy of the late renowned Jamaican artist and classical singer, Cecil Cooper, the Cecil Cooper Foundation was established on June 17, 2022, in conjunction with the opening of the first Cecil Cooper Scholarship Exhibition. The Foundation's goal is to support the arts, culture, and people who study and work in these fields. To grant a full scholarship each year to a final-year student at Edna Manley College as well as four to six bursaries for first-year students, the foundation established a trust fund.

The availability of arts scholarships in Jamaica is a testament to the country's commitment to nurturing and preserving its vibrant cultural heritage. These scholarships not only provide financial assistance, they empower our young artists to pursue their passions and make meaningful contributions to the artistic landscape. Through institutions like the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, and various other foundations and organizations, Jamaica is shaping a future where the arts continue to thrive and enrich the lives of its citizens and the world at large. Aspiring artists in Jamaica should seize these opportunities to not only receive an education but also to be part of a legacy of creativity and artistic expression.

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References & Sources For Art Scholarships in Jamaica

  1. C. T. (2023, August 3). Cecil Cooper 2nd Annual Scholarship Exhibition ‘The Dream’ - CVM TV. CVM TV - First, Fearless, Factual. https://www.cvmtv.com/cvm-at-sunrise/cecil-cooper-2nd-annual-scholarship-exhibition-the-dream/
  2. CHASE Fund Arts and Culture Policy for Scholarships. (2023, June 3). ScholarshipJamaica. https://scholarshipjamaica.com/arts-culture-policy/

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