Four Jamaican Canadian Students Can Spend a Month In Jamaica
. Jamaica Birthright Programme extends application deadline By Stephen Weir As seen in the Caribbean Camera newspaper Jamaican Canadian university students who have not lived in Jamaica can still apply for this summer’s Jamaican Birthright Programme. Birthright, which includes round trip transportation, accommodation, a stipend and a summer internship in Jamaica is designed to reconnect second or third generation Jamaicans to their cultural roots. “Students should note that the deadline to apply has been extended to December 6th” explained Petronilla Marchan, one of the Toronto organizers of the programme funded by the GraceKennedy Foundation. “GraceKennedy will host four Canadian university students for a one month Internship this summer” she said. “Candidates must be second or third generation Jamaicans who have never lived in Jamaica for more than a period exceeding six months.” Stephen Weir article in Caribbean Camera (left) The Program