JHUAN's Initiative
Bridging the Financial Gap
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.
More than just funds, our scholarship provides mentorship. Open to full-time Howard University students across all majors, this initiative offers not just monetary relief but also guidance and support. Every year, we encourage students to reach out and apply, helping them ease their financial burden and focus on their academic and personal growth.
This year, for a second time, we will be recognizing two of our 2025 scholarship awardees as JHUAN Bancroft S. Gordon Scholars in honor of the late Bancroft "Banky" Gordon, a Howard University Hall of Fame Soccer Player and avid supporter of JHUAN. 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.
Who Can 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 2025 as scholarship funds are planned for disbursement in the Fall 2025 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!
2025 Academic Year
Application Is Now Closed!
The application period for the JHUAN 2025 Scholarships is now closed. Please stay tuned for other upcoming events.
International Students
Your Journey at
Howard University Awaits!
Howard University holds a special place for international students, and as part of the JHUAN community, we’re excited to support you on this journey! If you’re stepping into the realm of higher education for the first time — not having been enrolled in any post-secondary institution — here’s some essential guidance for you.
Navigating an academic transition in a different country can be intricate. To make this shift smoother, we recommend starting the admission process about a year ahead. This timeframe will give you ample space to manage tasks like test submissions, gathering academic documents, evaluations, and navigating through immigration essentials.