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October 3, 2024
the garvey renaissance lecture
October 3, 2024
When: Thursday 3rd October, 2024
Where: Jamaican High Commission, South Kensington, London
Time: 5.30 pm (UK)
celebrating glenmuir @ 66
September 8, 2024
In celebration of the 66th anniversary of our beloved alma mater, several events, beginning on September 14th, have been marked to commemmorate this occasion.
new york chapter dinner and dance for
2nd november
August 12, 2024
When: Saturday 2nd November 2024
Venue: Diamond Renaissance Banquet Hall, New York, USA
Time: 9.00pm
62nd anniversary of jamaica's independence thanksgiving service for 11 august
July 2, 2024
When: August 11
Venue: New Testament Church of God, Handsworth, Birmingham
Time: 3.00pm
jamaica love! MUSICAl celebration of tHE WINDRUSH LEGACY
June 13, 2024
When: June 30
Venue: Alexandra Palace, Theatre, London
Time: 7.00pm
Honouring those who journeyed to the uk - luton 2024
June 10, 2024
Venue: Luton Town Hall, 22nd June, 3pm-7pm
nexgen jamaica at jamaica high commission for july 2024
June 6, 2024
Calling all NexGen Jamaica (Next Generation Jamaicans) !
Are you of Jamaican heritage? Sign up to attend this launch event, designed to connect young people of Jamaican heritage in the UK.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, 11th July 2024
Time: 18:00 to 20:00
Venue: Jamaica High Commission
1 - 2 Prince Consort Road,
London, SW7 2BZ
Special Offers:
Attendees will have access to exclusive travel packages with special rates to visit Jamaica and gain firsthand insight into the opportunities available in Jamaica, spanning holiday experiences, entrepreneurship, and homeownership. ✈️ 🏠
RSVP:
Please RSVP by Thursday, 27th June 2024 to confirm your attendance via email to mail@visitjamaica.com.
Dress Code: Smart casual
Refreshments Provided
Let’s embark on this journey to embrace our Jamaican heritage and build a stronger, connected future.
Raheem sterling scholarships 2024-25
May 25, 2024
The Raheem Sterling Scholarships are open to Black British students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds from the Greater London area. It is worth up to £16,250 per year.
Award details
The Raheem Sterling Foundation envisions a world where young people will always have the support they need in the pursuit of improving their opportunities, their future careers and their quality of life.
Through his charitable organisation, Raheem Sterling is dedicated to helping those from disadvantaged backgrounds break down barriers to success, find their voice, and realise their true potential in the world.
Award value
The Raheem Sterling Scholarship will cover the course tuition fees and a stipend.
The award will be paid in the form of an annual fee waiver for the amount of £9,250 per student and a stipend for the amount of £7,000 per student. The award is for a maximum of three years. Students will not receive funding for repeat years, a year abroad or interruptions.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the Raheem Sterling Scholarship, applicants must:
Identify as belonging to one of the following ethnic groups:
Black or Black British – Caribbean
Black or Black British – African
Mixed - white and Black Caribbean
Mixed - white and Black African
Other Black background
Have firmly accepted an offer to study for an undergraduate full time degree programme at King’s College London starting in September 2024.
Have been assessed for fee status as a 'home' student.
Have a home postcode from the Greater London area as stated in their UCAS application
Preferred applicants will:
Have a home postcode in the London Borough of Brent, and/or
Have an assessed household income of £25,000 per year or less, and/or
Be from a Priority Group – Care-Experienced, Estranged, Forced Migrants and/or
Be eligible for contextual admissions at King’s College London
The scholarships are for 3 years and are subject to satisfactory academic progress. If you undertake a year abroad or an industrial placement year these will need to be self-funded. This can include taking out Student Finance. If you study a degree longer than three years, additional years will also need to be self-funded.
If you do not make satisfactory academic progress, and you need to repeat a year of your studies, this will not be paid for by the scholarship and you will need to self-fund. This can include taking out Student Finance.
Successful recipients must be willing to report annually on their progress at King’s to the Raheem Sterling Foundation.
Award conditions
Student Fees & Funding - Privacy Notice
Application process
In order to apply for this scholarship please click the red 'Apply' button on the right of this page.
Please ensure you answer all questions and upload your Student Finance England notification - you will need to be approved for funding from Student Finance in order to submit your application.
The Deadline for application is 11.59pm 30th May 2024
jamaica diaspora conference for june 16-19
May 17, 2024
Jamaica Diaspora Conference is scheduled for June 16-19.
celebrating Teachers appreciation day at glenmuir
May 7, 2024
In celebration of Teachers Appreciation Day in Jamaica, our GHS UK Chapter President Kerry Badaloo (pictured far right) has donated books on behalf of the UK Chapter to our beloved alma mater.
WINDRUSH NATIONAL VIGIL FOR APRIL 6 IN BRIXTON
April 4, 2024
The Windrush National Vigil. Commemorating The 6th Anniversary of the Windrush Scandal. Saturday, 6 April 2024 12 Noon BST (UK time).
Windrush Square, Saltoun Rd/Effra Rd, Brixton, London SW2 1EF.
All welcome, Windrush survivors and organisations. You can join us on YouTube or Zoom.
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85460701484?pwd=cG52RTR0MUZKdDZTSkNXZkZGRFdEUT09
*Meeting ID: 854 6070 1484 Passcode: 132698 *Dial in: 0203 481 5237
REMOVING THE STIGMA from MENTAL HEALTH for march 17
March 14, 2024
Meeting time - 7PM (UK)
jamaica diaspora conference for june 2024
March 12, 2024
The 10th biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference is scheduled for June 16-19 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Jamaica.
glenmuir Brunch 2024 - another succeSS!
March 11, 2024
Our alma mater Glenmuir High School held another successful JA Brunch on March 10. The UK Chapter was represented by our President Kerry Badaloo and others. To see more pictures, go to the Gallery.