SJC offers several opportunities to deserving young men to pursue their education and fulfill their goals. Each year the institution budgets thousands of dollars towards financial aid for students. Financial aid by means of a Landivar scholarship is applied for via an application form. The requirements include a TD4 form attached to the application to help the Financial Aid committee determine the extent of need.

Procedure to apply for Financial Aid

• Form is requested and filled, with TD4 attached.
• Form is collected by Office of Student Affairs at High School
• Financial Aid committee meets to discus applications
• Students are informed of their Financial Aid status
• Students are asked to fulfill a service requirement in connection with Financial Aid
• Landivar scholarships available, as well as President’s scholarships

What is the Landivar Scholarship Program?

Each school year, income from the Landivar Scholarship Fund is used to provide assistance to students who qualify for financial aid. The Landivar Scholarship Fund, established in the 1950’s, assists needy and qualified students through the program each year. In return for the assistance received from the college, students who are awarded Landivar Scholarships are expected to make a commitment of service by carrying out specific duties assigned by the Student Affairs Office and are supervised by designated student and faculty supervisors. Such service may include tutoring or providing assistance as student assistants in one of the school offices, including: the Hunter Commission for Social Outreach, the Campus Ministry, the Counseling Office, the Belizean Studies Resource Center, the Dean’s Office, the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs Office, the Student Affairs Office and most importantly, community service to off-campus organizations.

Who qualifies for the Landivar Scholarship Program?

The Landivar Scholarship is based on academic merit and financial need. To qualify for this scholarship a student must submit the application form along with all documentation specified. Students whose grade point averages (GPA) are above 2.5 minimum and who provide evidence of financial need (e.g. through income tax TD4 forms from parents or guardians) shall qualify for this scholarship. Students who are awarded Landivar Scholarships must apply each semester and must continue to meet the academic merit and financial need criteria in order to retain their Landivar Scholarship each semester.

How much and what does a Landivar Scholarship cover?

The Landivar Scholarship covers a maximum of BZ$450.00 towards tuition for first years and $300.00 towards fees or books for second years. Students who already have fees and books scholarship from another source may apply for funds to be used for travel or a room and board bursary.

Application Process

Students interested in applying for a Landivar Scholarship are to complete the application form and submit it along with the supporting documentation and a personal statement to:

Financial Aid Committee
Office of the Provost
St. John’s College
P.O. Box 548
Princess Margret Drive
Belize City, Belize

Application Deadline: November 15th, 2009

To enquire more about President’s scholarships, please visit the Central Office to obtain more information.

Other scholarship opportunities also exist for deserving students. Some are listed below.

Professional and Technical Scholarship Awards 2009

CONALEP SCHOLARSHIPS 2009

Telemedia’s Scholarship Program 2009

CARICOM/CUBA SCHOLARSHIPS 2009-2010

BELIZE CUBA SCHOLARSHIP June 2009