UTech, Jamaica students to receive annual scholarships through partnership with Miya – Water
Dr. Kevin Brown (4th left), President, University of Technology, Jamaica shakes hands with Mr. Jose Carazo (5th left), Chief Growth Officer, Miya-Water, solidifying the partnership between the two organizations for Miya-Water to provide annual scholarships valued at $3M to six UTech, Jamaica students enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering and Computing. The agreement signing was held on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the UTech, Jamaica Papine Campus. Sharing in the occasion (from left) are UTech, Jamaica team members, Mrs. Pauline Madourie, Scholarship Officer, Mr. Damian Cummings, Programme Director, Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Computing, Professor Sean Thorpe, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Computing, and Mr. Alvaro Ramalho, Country Manager, Miya-Water, Ms. Katherine Paleracio, NRW Management Specialist, Miya Arison Group and Miya-Water Representative, Mrs. Latoya Jackson-Morgan, Chemical Engineer and Assistant Vice President, Project Management Office, National Water Commission (NWC) and Goncalo Delgado, Operations Director, Miya-Water.
A partnership between the University of Technology, Jamaica and Miya-Water Jamaica, a company focused on building water efficiency that effectively advances sustainability, was formalized on July 23, 2024, to offer scholarships to students enrolled in undergraduate programmes within the university’s Faculty of Engineering and Computing.
Six students will receive an annual scholarship during their second to fourth year of study, valued at $3million. Each selected student will receive a scholarship amount of five hundred thousand Jamaican dollars ($500,000.00) per academic year for tuition only. The collaboration will initially focus on students in the Civil Engineering programme and at a later stage will expand to include students in the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering programmes.
To be eligible to receive the scholarship, students must maintain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.7, demonstrate the need for financial assistance and must be enrolled in the Civil, Mechanical or Electrical undergraduate programme within the Faculty.
Dr. Kevin Brown, President, University of Technology, Jamaica, in welcoming the partnership with Miya- Water expressed sincere appreciation for the company’s contribution. Highlighting the expertise and experience of UTech, Jamaica graduates, Dr. Brown shared, “I think this is the appropriate institution to produce the workforce that you need, that’s what we’ve been doing for the last 66 years.” He added that, as Jamaica’s premier STEM university, UTech, Jamaica establishes robust connections with industry to align the curriculum with the demands of the sector to ensure graduates are well-equipped for the workforce. Acknowledging the financial struggles of many students, Dr. Brown also noted the importance of opportunities for financial aid which undoubtedly “will change someone’s life and contribute to the development of Jamaica."
Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Computing, Professor Sean Thorpe, also extended gratitude to Miya-Water for their generous contribution towards enhancing the educational environment at UTech, Jamaica.
UTech, Jamaica alumna and Assistant Vice President, Project Management Office, NWC, Mrs. Latoya Jackson-Morgan, shared, “I am thrilled in fact that we can have a partnership with a company willing to give back to Jamaica and also to my school, even though I have attended other universities, UTech has always been that special.”
Mr. Jose Carazo, Chief Growth Officer, Miya-Water shared, “we are pleased to participate and get involved with the university. For us, it’s an honour to be here and we are very happy to work in Jamaica, we’re very committed to the country.” He added that Miya- Water is committed to assisting students who have financial need, but very strong potential.
The annual Miya-Water scholarships will be administered by the Scholarship Office, University of Technology, Jamaica.
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Contact:
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Corporate Communications Manager
Corporate Communications Unit
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University of Technology, Jamaica
Tel: (876) 970- 5299
Email: mbeckford@utech.edu.jm