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Blue Mahoe Scholarship
Strong roots. Flourishing futures.
Scholarship Overview
Named for Jamaica's Blue Mahoe—our national tree—these scholarships embody strength with resolve. The Blue Mahoe grows straight and steady, bending without breaking, then serves for decades. That is the spirit of this award.
We award full academic scholarships to two outstanding students—one collegiate young woman and one young man—based on academic achievement and demonstrated commitment to community service.
What Makes This Scholarship Different
This is not charity—it is investment with accountability. Every scholar is required to:
- Maintain strong academic performance
- Participate in mentorship
- Participate in an existing Inspire & Serve–led community service initiative or design an approved innovative service project that directly benefits a Jamaican community or a recognized children's or women's home.
From promise to performance, the Blue Mahoe Scholarship removes financial barriers to degree completion while intentionally linking education to nation-building through structured service.
Application Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply
Academic Standing
- Be enrolled full-time at an accredited Jamaican tertiary institution
- Demonstrate strong academic performance with a cumulative average of 80% or above, or its institutional equivalent
- Demonstrate consistent academic progress toward degree completion
Community Service & Leadership
- Commit to completing an existing Inspire & Serve community service project
- Propose an innovative, Inspire & Serve–approved community service initiative benefiting women, girls, boys, or vulnerable communities in Jamaica
- All service activities must be approved, supervised, include defined objectives and measurable outcomes, and be completed in accordance with Inspire & Serve's timelines
Character & Commitment
- Submit a personal statement outlining academic goals, service values, and leadership aspirations
- Agree to participate in mentoring activities throughout the scholarship period
Give-Back Requirement
- Propose and complete a defined, measurable community project approved by Inspire & Serve
- Projects must address a clear community need and include documented outcomes
General Requirements
- Jamaican citizen or permanent resident
- Willingness to comply with scholarship terms, reporting requirements, and program timelines
Application Schedule
- Application cycle: May – June
- Application deadline: June 30
- Selection & award: July
- Disbursement: August
Impact
Remove the barrier → Finish the degree → Turn Learning into Service
Scholars graduate not only with credentials, but with a demonstrated record of leadership, service, and civic responsibility.
Scholarship Policy Statement
The Inspire & Serve Scholarship is a merit-based award designed to recognize and support academically strong students who demonstrate a sustained commitment to community service and national development. Scholarships are awarded through a transparent selection process that prioritizes academic achievement, community engagement, leadership potential, and alignment with Inspire & Serve's mission of purpose-driven giving.
Funds are applied directly to approved institutional fees, including eligible bursar arrears and current tuition, in accordance with institutional policies. Scholarship recipients are expected to uphold high standards of academic performance, ethical conduct, and civic responsibility throughout the award period.
In keeping with Jamaican values of service, accountability, and nation-building, each scholar must complete a structured community give-back project as a condition of the award. Failure to meet academic or service obligations may result in review or withdrawal of scholarship support.
For donors passionate about creating lasting, generational impact, the Blue Mahoe Scholarship offers a meaningful opportunity to invest in dreams, leadership, and future changemakers. Rooted in resilience. Designed to grow possibility.