N.C.B. Foundation





About The Programme

Full-time first-year Jamaican students aged 18 - 24 enrolled in an eligible undergraduate programme at an accredited local institution can receive up to J$700,000 per year for tuition, on-campus housing and educational supplies. Scholarships are renewable annually with a GPA of 3.0+ and 16 volunteer hours. Applicants must show financial need, provide a letter of acceptance and demonstrate past volunteerism.



SCHOOL AND AREA OF STUDY LISTED BELOW


SchoolsProgrammes
BETHLEHEM MORAVIAN COLLEGE
  • BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN INFORMATION TECHNOLGY
  • BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CARIBBEAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN CYBER SECURITY AND DIGITAL FORENSICS
  • BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING DEGREE IN MECHATRONICS
  • BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING DEGREE IN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGYBACHELOR OF INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS
  • BACHELOR OF INDUSTRIAL SECURITY MANAGEMENT

CHURCH TEACHER’S COLLEGE
  • BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.ED) IN SECONDARY EDUCATION MAJOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

EDNA MANLEY COLLEGE OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
  • BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (VISUAL ARTS) MAJOR IN ANIMATION

EXCELSIOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (BDIT)
  • BACHELOR MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (BMIS)

MONEAGUE COLLEGE
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
  • BACHELOR COMPUTING

MONTEGO BAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

NORTHERN CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

PORTMORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

THE MICO UNIVERSITY
  • BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
  • BACHELOR OF EDUCATION SECONDARY WITH SPECIALIZATION IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
  • BACHELOR SECONDARY WITH SPECIALIZATION IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
  • BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN COMPUTER SCIENCE / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  • BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRONICS
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRONICS & COMPUTER SCIENCE
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
  • BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  • BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING – MOBILE APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
  • BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER STUDIES
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (UTECH), JAMAICA
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.SC) IN ANIMATION PRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.SC) IN COMPUTING
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.SC) IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.SC) IN COMPUTER NETWORKING AND SECURITY
  • BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (B.ENG) IN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
  • BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
  • BACHELOR OF GAMING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
  • BACHELOR OF COMPUTING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  • BACHELOR OF ENTERTAINMENT DESIGN, PRODUCTION, AND TECHNOLOGY
  • BACHELOR OF TVET INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
  • BACHELOR OF TVET BUSINESS AND COMPUTER STUDIES
  • BACHELOR OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF THE COMMONWEALTH CARIBBEAN
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT MAJOR (SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT)
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY AND MATHEMATICS)
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NETWORKING WITH CYBER SECURITY (SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY AND MATHEMATICS)
  • BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CYBER & DATA SECURITY TECHNOLOGY
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  • BACHELOR OF DATA SCIENCE

VECTOR TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

VOCATIONAL TRAINING DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
  • BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN APPLIED TECHNOLOGY WITH SPECIALIZATIONS IN:
    • AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
    • CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
    • ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
  • BACHELOR OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY






About The Programme

Book grants valued at J$15,000 or J$25,000 are available to primary and secondary students attending accredited local schools. Applicants must be full-time students, show strong academics, financial need and proof of volunteerism.



Operating Framework

At the N.C.B. Foundation, we are committed to being transparent about our operations and providing our stakeholders with a clear understanding of our operating framework.

Our operating framework enables us to concentrate our efforts on enhancing the lives of the people and communities we serve. We remain committed to supporting impactful programmes and initiatives that empower Jamaica's youth, as we work towards creating a sustainable future through digital transformation.

Mission


The N.C.B. Foundation respects and embraces charitable causes that are relevant to the betterment of Jamaica and leads in corporate social responsibility through strategic partnerships focused on the development of our nation's people.


Core Values


Commitment to improving Jamaica


Relevant and excellent service to the community


Human Development through learning and educational growth


Results-driven strategic partnerships


Exemplary leadership in corporate social responsibility  


                                                 


                                                 


“The N.C.B. Foundation embraces charitable causes that are relevant to the betterment of Jamaica and the development of our nation’s people”
– Michael Lee-Chin, NCB Chairman –

Areas of Focus

NCB gladly accepts its role and responsibility as a corporate citizen to provide opportunities that will chart a course for future generations who can lead wisely and participate in a meaningful way to Jamaica’s development.

Education

The N.C.B. Foundation continues to invest in scholarships at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels and funds various educational programmes across the island. We focus on improving the physical conditions of schools so that students need a safe and healthy environment that is conducive to learning.

Community Development

We, at the Foundation, believe that our young people have the power to become change agents within their schools, their communities and most importantly, in their own lives. Inspired by this belief, the N.C.B. Foundation supports programmes that develop the leadership skills in our youth and encourage active citizenship.