What is the SMET?
For more than 20 years, the Sydney A. Phillips Scholarship and the Ernest Johnston Memorial Bursary have assisted scores of students on their quest for a tertiary education, funded through the kind patronage of our donors.
Now united under the St. Mary Education Trust, an opportunity to unlock your potential through academic funding awaits you!
Applications open in March of each year.
Who Were They?
Ernest Johnston
He is a former longstanding Director of the Jamaica Producers Group and a well-known businessman. Mr. Johnston, a sport aficionado, was a member of the Jamaica College Track and Field team that won the Boys Athletic Championships in 1928.
Sydney A. Phillips
Sydney A. Phillips was an established lawyer and former Custos of the Parish of St. Mary. He was also a farmer, senator and sportsman who captained the St. Mary Cricket Team to victory.
Who do we look for?
- Academic achievement and excellence.
- Ambition for impact, clarity of purpose, and intrinsic motivation.
- A commitment to make a difference for the betterment of your community and country.
- The courage and skills required to lead with a wider desire for public good.
Accessible to students from ALL locally accredited tertiary institutions
INCOMING TRANSFERS FROM THE USA
Send to :
Bank of America 701 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL, 33131
SWIFT Code :
BOFAUS3M
FEDWIRE :
ABA: 026009593
For onward transmission to :
The Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Ltd. Scotiabank Centre Kingston, Jamaica SWIFT Code: NOSCJMKN
Beneficiary:
St. Mary Education Trust 4 Fourth Avenue, Newport West Kingston 13, Jamaica
Beneficiary Transit Number:
50765
Beneficiary US$ Account Number:
001020709
Beneficiary JA$ Account Number:
000805272
INCOMING TRANSFERS FROM CANADA
Send to:
Bank of Nova Scotia International Banking Division Toronto, Ontario Account Number: 125911 SWIFT Code: NOSCCATT
For onward transmission to:
The Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited SWIFT Code: NOSCJMKN
Beneficiary:
St. Mary Education Trust 4 Fourth Avenue, Newport West Kingston 13, Jamaica
Beneficiary Transit Number:
50765
Beneficiary US$ Account Number:
001020709
Beneficiary JA$ Account Number:
000805272
General Eligibility Criteria
- Be a Jamaican national
- Have financial need
- Possess good academic records
- Be actively involved in community and/or school activities
INCOMING TRANSFERS FROM THE UK
Send to:
HSBC London PLC PO Box 181, 27-32 Poultry, London EC 2P 2BX
Sort Code: 400515 SWIFT Code: MIDLGB22 IBAN: GB17 MIDL 4005 1571 0919 46
For onward transmission to:
The Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Limited SWIFT Code: NOSCJMKN
Beneficiary:
St. Mary Education Trust 4 Fourth Avenue, Newport West Kingston 13, Jamaica
Beneficiary Transit Number:
50765
Beneficiary US$ Account Number:
001020709
Beneficiary JA$ Account Number:
000805272