The Financial Gap
Providing Need-Based Scholarships
With college education costs on an upward trend, Jamaican international students and their families often find themselves in a tough spot. But at JHUAN, we’re committed to turning the tide. Our scholarship program is designed precisely to open more doors for students from Jamaica or of Jamaican heritage, helping them secure the financial aid they need.
Open to full-time Howard University students across all majors, this initiative is more than just funds. Our scholarship program provides guidance and mentorship, networking opportunities and professional development support. Every year, we encourage students apply, helping them ease their financial burden so they can focus on their academic and personal growth.
This year, we will be recognizing scholars from our 2026 scholarship awardees as JHUAN Bancroft S. Gordon Scholars and JHUAN Wellspring Manor Scholars in honor of the late Bancroft “Banky” Gordon and in honor of Howard Alumna, Lisa Brown Alexander. Selected students would have demonstrated excellence in athletics, academics, leadership and community. Howard University Jamaican athletes and athletes of Jamaican heritage (at least one parent is Jamaican) are encouraged to apply.
JHUAN Scholarship: Are You Eligible?
We’re calling on all Howard University students across every major to consider applying for our scholarships, which can offer up to US$5,000 in support. Here’s what you need to be eligible:
• GPA Matters: Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Jamaican Roots: Either you are an International Student born in Jamaica or you have at least one parent born there.
• Classification: Be a second semester freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student. Should NOT be graduating in May 2026 as scholarship funds are planned for disbursement in the Fall 2026 semester.
• Status at Howard: Be a full-time student in good standing during the application process and the semester that follows (when the scholarship funds will be disbursed).
• Financial Need: Students must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
If you tick all these boxes, we’d love to hear from you. Apply and make the most of this opportunity! Application deadline is February 20, 2026 at 11:59pm.
