THE children of six Jamaicans participating in the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Programme (SAWP) in Canada are set to reap the fruits of their parent’s labour through JN Money Fields of Opportunity Scholarships.

The scholarships, through JN Money Service, will be awarded to two children of farm workers at the primary, secondary, and tertiary level. The two students at the primary level will receive one time grants of $50,000.

The grants will be increased to $75,000 for the two children at the secondary level and $125,000 for those at the tertiary level.

Speaking at the launch of the initiative on Wednesday Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr, noted that many farm workers had to give up valuable time with their households in order to provide for them and to contribute to Jamaica’s economy.

Charles argued that this project will assist Jamaicans on the SAWP to better aid their families.

“For the farm workers, I believe that it is essential for us to reiterate that we know that you have missed birthdays, we know that you have made sacrifices, we know that sometimes your flight is set on the exact day of graduation.

“But you have to do what you have to do. And sometimes we look beyond those few stories but we know it. So any help we can give to these nation builders that are dedicating their life to uplifting their families, is a good investment,” said Charles.

Explaining how the scholarship programme will work, JN Money Services Assistant General Manager Sanya Wallace underscored that applicants must be a Jamaican seasonal farm worker based in Canada and their child currently enrolled in a local institution.

The candidate must also have been working under the SAWP programme for a minimum of three years and has been a customer of the JN Money Services for at least two of those years, with no less than one transaction made in 2025, whether online or in person.

According to Wallace, students with averages lower than ‘B’ and those who were already recipients of other JN Group scholarships would not be considered.

In the meantime, general manager of JN Money Services Horace Hines pointed out that there are plans to expand the programme to children of farm workers based in the United States.

“So while we’re launching here today, it’s primarily focused on Canada for this year… it is our intention to — before the end of the season — be reaching further out. So USA, don’t worry we’re coming your way,” said Hines.

He said JN Money Services has always had deep interest in the fields of education and sport and is enthused by the possibilities this addition to its work could bring.

“We feel that what we have today is a game changer. We do feel that it will enrich the lives of not just our current customers but the next generation,” said Hines.

Those who are interested in applying are invited to stop by any JN Money branch or visit JN online.