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Bethlehem Moravian College

Malvern, Jamaica • Founded 1861

Updated Oct 2026 · Source: bmc.edu.jm

Overview

English Name: Bethlehem Moravian College
Founded: 1861
Institution Type: College
Control Type: Private

Bethlehem Moravian College is a private, church-affiliated tertiary institution of the Jamaica Province of the Moravian Church, located at Malvern P.O., St.

Elizabeth, near Hampton School and Munro College. Founded in 1861, it is one of Jamaica's oldest teacher-training colleges and today combines teacher education with business and hospitality programmes.

The college is accredited by the University Council of Jamaica, offering a Bachelor of Education (Curriculum and Instruction), a Bachelor of Science, associate degrees in Criminal Justice and Business Administration, and diplomas in Primary Education, Secondary Education, and Hospitality and Tourism Management, alongside an Evening Institute and pre-college preparatory courses. Its UCJ-accredited associate programmes include Associate of Science in Business Administration and Associate of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management, and it holds a UCJ-approved Bachelor of Education (Secondary) with specialisation in Information Technology and Business Education, as well as Bachelor of Education (Primary).

Under Principal Albert Corcho, the college states a mission of “academic achievement, spiritual growth, and holistic development,” preparing graduates to become leaders who transform society.

Bethlehem Moravian provides student accommodation across four residence halls, financial aid through scholarships and a Student Loan Fund, and welcomes both local and international students into its rural St. Elizabeth campus community.

Location & Contact

Bethlehem Moravian College's campus location, postal address, and admissions contact channels are below.

Scholarships in Jamaica

Funding options available to students studying in Jamaica, alongside Bethlehem Moravian College's costs.

Annual Jamaica Scholarship
Ministry of Education and Youth, Jamaica · Government funded · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition at government-approved fee levels, plus a maintenance allowance and a book allowance, for the duration of the recipient's approved programme.
CHASE Fund Tertiary Scholarships and Grants
CHASE Fund · Government funded · Partial Tuition
Funds up to 100% of tuition cost for the academic year awarded, normally the final year of study only (students pursuing a BSc in Early Childhood Education may be supported for the full programme duration); other costs such as books and housing are considered only in special circumstances where alternative tuition funding has already been secured.
Dr. Rickert Allen Scholarship
NCB Foundation · Corporate funded
An annual award for one student restricted to a named partner institution, University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC); amount not published on the NCB Foundation page.
Elias Issa Scholarship
Ministry of Education and Youth, Jamaica · Other funded · Combined · Covers Living
A privately-funded award, administered through the Ministry's tertiary scholarships programme, covering tuition, a maintenance allowance and a book allowance.
Emancipation Post Graduate Scholarship
Ministry of Education and Youth, Jamaica · Government funded · 350,000 JMD
A fixed-value award of J$350,000 toward postgraduate study, as stated on the Ministry's tertiary scholarships page; the specific coverage breakdown (tuition vs. other costs) is not itemised.
Emancipation Scholarship
Ministry of Education and Youth, Jamaica · Government funded · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition at government-approved fee levels, plus a maintenance allowance and a book allowance.
Jamaica Government Exhibition
Ministry of Education and Youth, Jamaica · Government funded · Combined
Covers tuition and a book allowance for the recipient's approved tertiary programme.
Jamaica Independence Scholarship
Jamaica's Promise · Foundation funded
A final-year scholarship for Jamaican nationals, funded from Jamaica Independence Gala proceeds; the programme's own site does not itemise the amount or specific expenses covered per recipient, though a recent award cycle distributed over J$10 million across 25 scholarships.
Jamaica Technical High School Scholarship
Ministry of Education and Youth, Jamaica · Government funded · Combined
Covers tuition and a book allowance for the recipient's approved technical/vocational-track tertiary programme.
JAMVAT Tuition Support
Students' Loan Bureau · Government funded · Partial Tuition
Under the Jamaica Values and Attitudes (JAMVAT) partnership between SLB and the Ministry of Education and Youth, the Ministry covers 30% of a participating student's tuition cost in exchange for 200 hours of voluntary service, with the remaining tuition financed through a standard SLB loan.
John J. Mills Scholarship
Ministry of Education and Youth, Jamaica · Government funded · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition, a maintenance allowance and a book allowance for the recipient's approved tertiary programme.
NCB Foundation Digital Scholarship
NCB Foundation · Corporate funded · 400,000 JMD per year · Partial Tuition
Provides up to J$400,000 annually toward tuition for the duration of study, prioritising technology and digital-economy fields such as software engineering, data/AI, cybersecurity and digital media.
NCB Foundation National Scholarship
NCB Foundation · Corporate funded · 700,000 JMD per year · Partial Tuition
Provides up to J$700,000 annually toward tuition for the duration of study, open to a broader range of fields than the Digital Scholarship but still prioritising Jamaica's national workforce development priorities.
NCB Foundation Tertiary Grant
NCB Foundation · Corporate funded · 150,000 JMD per total
A one-time J$150,000 grant for undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need, offered to scholarship finalists who were interviewed but not selected for a full NCB Foundation scholarship.
PATH Application Fee Waiver
Students' Loan Bureau · Government funded · Fee Waiver
Waives the Students' Loan Bureau's loan-application fee for applicants who are registered PATH (Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education) beneficiaries, in addition to the PATH grant-in-aid benefits for school-related expenses.
Sagicor Foundation Tertiary Scholarship
Sagicor Foundation · Corporate funded · 300,000 JMD · Partial Tuition
Scholarships valued at up to J$300,000, paid directly to the university to cover tuition expenses, available to students at any year of their first degree.
SLB Grant-in-Aid
Students' Loan Bureau · Government funded · 60,000 JMD · Covers Living
A non-repayable grant intended to assist with general school-related expenses (such as books, transport and meals) for Students' Loan Bureau applicants assessed as eligible, layered on top of the applicant's SLB loan rather than replacing it.
University of Technology Open Scholarship
Ministry of Education and Youth, Jamaica · Government funded · Combined
Covers tuition and a book allowance for recipients studying at the University of Technology, Jamaica.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bethlehem Moravian College

Quick answers to common questions about Bethlehem Moravian College.

When was Bethlehem Moravian College founded?

Bethlehem Moravian College was established in 1861 (approximately 165 years ago).

In which city is Bethlehem Moravian College?

Bethlehem Moravian College is based in Malvern, Jamaica.

Is Bethlehem Moravian College a public or private institution?

Bethlehem Moravian College is a private institution.

Where can I learn more about Bethlehem Moravian College?

The institution's website is bmc.edu.jm.

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