Students encouraged to apply for NHT scholarship

Students pursuing construction-related disciplines are being encouraged to apply for the National Housing Trust (NHT) 2026/27 Construction Scholarship by June 20.

Speaking with JIS News recently, Assistant General Manager for Human Capital Management at the NHT, Donnetta Russell, said the scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to students, while helping to build Jamaica's future construction workforce. 

The programme provides up to $1 million annually per student and covers tuition and, in some cases, accommodation expenses. It is open to students enrolled in accredited local institutions pursuing studies in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, urban and regional planning, quantity surveying, and other related construction disciplines.

Russell noted that applicants must be Jamaican citizens, maintain at least a B average or grade point average of 2.7, demonstrate financial need, and participate in extracurricular or community activities. Applicants are also required to submit supporting documents, including a valid identification card, acceptance letter, official transcript or status report, CSEC or CAPE results (where applicable), proof of extracurricular involvement, and a student account statement. Application forms are available on the NHT's website.