The Astley Smythe Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship given in honour of the late Astley “Teddy” Smythe to well deserving Content Gap Primary graduates. This scholarship represents the love and commitment that the community of Content Gap has for its children and is sponsored by a group of male leaders from the Content Gap Community called “The Men of Content”. The road to success is not paved and this scholarship seeks to reward persistence and perseverance of those students who defy and overcome the obstacles in their quest for excellence and attaining their goals.
In addition to the top student scholarship for academic year 2022-2023, there will be two other awards. One for the most disciplined student and the other award for the most improved student for the academic year. These other awards are to reward students who show the most desire to excel socially and achieved academic growth despite learning or other challenges.
CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION:
The scholarship will be awarded to the grade six student with the highest academic average, considering combined scores for class test and external examinations. The student MUST achieve an average of 80% or higher prior to graduation.
Student must be punctual, in good attendance and display good discipline.
Student must be an active member of at least one school community club or organisation.
Qualifying grade six student(s) should be identified by the end of Term 3.
VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIP:
Award #1: The award is JMD $30,000 to the top student. Should the recipient maintain an average of at least 80% in high school for grades 8 to 13, the student will receive a reward of 40% of the value of the scholarship (circa JMD$12,000) annually.
Award #2: JMD $10,000 for most improved student.
Award #3: JMD $10,000 for most disciplined student.
AWARDING CONDITIONS:
The award of this scholarship will be done at the annual graduation ceremony of the Content Gap Primary School and the amount will be disbursed towards school fee and the purchasing of school items upon the presentation of the necessary vouchers to the Past Student Association scholarship committee. All cheques will be made payable to an educational institution or supplies store.