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GraceKennedy Foundation

History

The GraceKennedy Foundation was established in 1982 to mark the 60th anniversary of GraceKennedy & Company Limited. The Foundation began with an initial grant of $500,000 provided by its parent company, and with Sir Herbert Duffus as its Chairman. The first few years were formative in nature. The early months were spent in developing policy …

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Information on GraceKennedy Jamaican Birthright Programme

The GraceKennedy Jamaican Birthright Programme is an internship programme offered to qualified applicants of Jamaican lineage and includes educational, professional as well as cultural exposure for applicants in the working environment. Specifically, successful candidates will be accommodated in assigned GraceKennedy business offices and will have the opportunity of working among the management and staff of …

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Information on Grants

Call for Proposals. About Us: The GraceKennedy Foundation was established in 1982 to mark the 60th anniversary of GraceKennedy & Company Limited. Its mission is to support GraceKennedy’s practice and ethos of “We Care” by creating environmentally sustainable programmes, promoting healthy lifestyles and increasing access to quality education. As part of our ongoing efforts, we are …

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Scholarship Information

Applications open May 1, 2023 (Excluding GraceKennedy Digital Institute scholarship)

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Public Lecture Series

A project of the GraceKennedy Foundation that has become highly regarded and which has impacted nationally is the annual public lecture series. Since 1989, the Foundation has invited a person of distinction to lecture on a subject of political, economic or social concern to Jamaica and the Caribbean. It is the aim of the Foundation …

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