The UWI DEF was launched in April 1989 to promote academic excellence, alleviate financial hardships of deserving students and facilitate student interchange among the UWI campuses.
OVER
4,000
Bursaries and scholarships disbursed to students
OVER
$21 M
Contributed to tertiary education
OVER
30 YRS
Transparent and successful operations
MAJOR PROJECTS
UWI SPEC
UWIDEF provided the seed money for the construction of the widely utilized Sports and Education Centre (UWI SPEC).
COVID-19
UWIDEF contributed TT$513,000 towards the purchase of 500 tablets for UWI students when physical classes were converted to online sessions. These devices are now part of a 'device loan' programme, managed by the Alma Jordan Library.
Department of Chemistry
UWIDEF secured project funding for the construction of the Department of Chemistry as well as the School of Education.
