KINGSTON, Jamaica — The American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF) has awarded scholarships and grants to 105 Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) students for the 2026/27 academic year, the university’s largest group of recipients to date.
CMU students account for nearly 80 per cent of the 132 beneficiaries of the foundation’s annual programme. The awards help students pursue studies in marine engineering, logistics, shipping, port management and other maritime disciplines.
CMU President Professor Andrew Spencer told JIS News that the foundation has supported the university’s students for nearly a decade. He said CMU remains committed to preparing graduates who can contribute to Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.
The foundation’s ninth annual Anchor Awards are scheduled for Thursday, November 5, at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida. Prime Minister Andrew Holness is slated to deliver the keynote address at the event, which recognises contributions to the maritime sector and raises funds for student awards.
This year’s honourees are Marie McKenzie, Carnival Corporation’s senior vice president of government and destination affairs, and Richard Scheff, a partner at Faegre Drinker. Spencer said Holness’ participation comes as Jamaica seeks to establish itself as a global logistics hub.
Since its establishment, the foundation has invested more than US$2 million in over 500 full-tuition scholarships and grants for students across the Caribbean. Jamaican students have received the largest share of that funding.
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