In celebration of J Wray & Nephew Limited’s 200th anniversary, the J Wray & Nephew Foundation (JWNF) recently awarded 200 scholarships valued at $23.7 million to secondary and tertiary students across Jamaica.

Since launching its scholarship programme in 2016, JWNF has awarded more than 2,000 scholarships to students from communities where the company operates with the latest initiative underscoring JWN’s enduring commitment to transforming lives and empowering communities through educational advancement.

In addition to the scholarship awards, JWNF hosted a professional development workshop for over 50 of its tertiary-level scholarship recipients. The session, led by corporate consultant Althea Laing, focused on key workplace readiness skills, including effective communication, business etiquette, and wardrobe essentials.

Participants also benefited from professional grooming sessions, with makeup services provided by Le Champ Cosmetics and professional headshots captured by LH Multimedia. These activities were designed to equip students with the confidence and tools needed for professional success and future opportunities.

Business Social shares highlights.

From left: Suewayne Clarke, Deneille Grant and Abbigaye Cole demonstrate that they are proud JWN Foundation volunteers.

Joy Spence STEM Awardee Conroy Johnson (left) receives his award and gifts from JWN Foundation Director Daniel Caron.

Keynote presenter Althea Laing (second left) with the JWN Foundation team (from left) Samantha Blake, Garfene Grandison and Samara South

Le Champ Cosmetics CEO Shanique Ellington (left) rewards Daesha Brown, who received the Award for Top Volunteer of the Year, with some products from her makeup line.

Having a fun moment at the post-celebratory awards are scholars De-Neille Grant (left) and Daesha Brown.