KINGSTON, July 7 — For thousands of Jamaican families, the path to secondary education just got a little clearer. The JN Foundation has opened its 2026 scholarship programme, offering financial support to Grade 6 students who sat the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) exams in 2025. The PEP is the national secondary school entrance assessment in Jamaica, administered by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information.
To be eligible for the JN Foundation’s programme, students must have achieved a placement score of 320 or higher on the 2025 PEP exams. That score is the key that unlocks the door to the application process, which requires both students and their guardians to submit applications to the foundation.
The selection process is grounded in academic merit, as demonstrated by that PEP score. The source material does not specify additional criteria like financial need, but the foundation may consider other factors. What’s on offer?
The programme includes 17 five-year scholarships — 14 at the parish level and three at the county level — that cover secondary school costs. In addition, there are 10 one-time grants for successful applicants.
That means 27 students in total will receive direct financial support from the JN Foundation. The five-year scholarships are a significant commitment, covering the full span of secondary education. The one-time grants, while smaller in scope, still provide a meaningful boost for families navigating school fees and supplies.
The foundation has not yet announced the application deadline or further details on how to apply. Families are advised to watch for those announcements, as the process will move quickly once the window opens. For now, the message is simple: if your child scored 320 or higher on the 2025 PEP, it’s time to start gathering documents and preparing an application.
The JN Foundation’s programme is one of several pathways available to Jamaican students, but it stands out for its reach across all 14 parishes and three counties. The human side of this story is about opportunity.
For a family in rural St. Elizabeth or urban Kingston, a five-year scholarship can mean the difference between a child attending a top-tier secondary school or a local one with fewer resources. The PEP score is a number, but it carries real weight in shaping a child’s future. Behind the breakthrough of the JN Foundation’s programme is a straightforward mechanism: academic merit opens doors, and financial support keeps them open.
The foundation’s role is to bridge the gap between a strong test score and the reality of paying for school. What this means for families is a chance to plan ahead.
With the 2025 PEP results already released, students know where they stand. Those who hit the 320 threshold can now focus on the next step: the application itself. The JN Foundation will release deadlines and application details in due course.
For now, the message is clear: check your score, talk to your guardian, and get ready to apply. The window may be narrow, but the opportunity is real.
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