New Lyford Cay Foundations scholars. From left is Alexander Albury, Luxzonica Young, Gerrard Russell, Samuel Samon Thompson and Patrick Joseph. (Photo: Cay Focus Photography)
The Lyford Cay Foundations has awarded 35 new scholarships to the value of approximately $529,000 for students pursuing Bachelors and Master’s degrees as well as technical and vocational training programs at institutions in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe.
This year, 550 completed applications were submitted and reviewed. Each application was evaluated against a criterion of financial need and capacity, academic merit, reputation of institution, availability of field of study in The Bahamas, career goal and personal qualifications.
In keeping with the foundation’s mission of assisting those with the greatest need, special consideration was given to applicants who are the first in their family to attend college. An independent screening committee then made final recommendations.
The majority of students received scholarships valued at $15,000. There were also a few special scholarships valued at $10,000 — $20,000 and $25,000 that were awarded. All recipients pledged to return to The Bahamas.
“Our applicant pool continues to be impressive in undergraduate, graduate and technical categories,” said Dr. Giavana Jones, program director of Scholarships and College Success.
“We are pleased to be able to make a difference where it is needed most. This year, 77 percent of recipients are first generation college students. We want to reinforce the idea that college is for everyone. Because of the generosity of our donors many determined Bahamians have an opportunity to further their education and advance our country.”
The newly awarded scholars will be studying a variety of majors that will benefit the Bahamian economy ranging from environmental policy to public health. Diagnostic medical services, court reporting and commercial diving are just a few of the fields that this year’s technical scholars will be studying.
The new scholarship recipients join 63 students currently on foundation scholarships pursuing post-secondary studies abroad. Overall, the foundations have invested $1.13 million dollars in scholarship awards this year.
Scholars expressed their excitement in being able to pursue their goals through education.
“I’ll be studying medical sciences and I’ll eventually become a physical therapist. I plan to return home and apply what I’ve learned so that disabled people won’t have to travel abroad for these services,” said Luxzonica Young, who is the recipient of a Canadian undergraduate scholarship to Brock University.
“It’s been a long journey to get here. To complete my program, I’ll have to get the best grades possible and perform to the best of my ability, but I know that I can get the job done.”
Scholarship applications are accepted online only once per year. The application opens in January. Check our Facebook page and website www.lyfordcayfoundation.org for up to date information.
Undergraduate scholarship recipients
Tatjana Adderley-Nicolls
Concordia University
French/Anthropology
Zaria Dean
New England Institute of Technology
Graphics, Multimedia and Web Design
Erin Johnson
Bahamas Billfish Championship Scholarship
University of West Florida
Marine Biology
Patrick Joseph
University of Arkansas
Civil Engineering
Khes Adderley
Rutgers University
Public Health
Dana Knowles
Elon University
Finance/Spanish
Joshua Ritchie
University of Arkansas
Mechanical Engineering
Alisa Rolle
St. Mary’s University
Criminology
Yael Sawyer
Abaco Scholarship
The American College of Greece
International Tourism
Kendall Stubbs
Abaco Scholarship
St. Mary’s University
Psychology
Samuel Samón Thompson
Estelle Siebens Excellence Scholarship
Pennsylvania State University
Energy Engineering
Brianna Tinker
Trent University
Biomedical Sciences
Luxzonica Young
Rogers Family Scholarship
Brock University
Medical Sciences
Tabytha Wells
Rogers Family Scholarship
Trent University
French Studies
Graduate scholarship recipients
Alexander Albury
The University of Chicago
Psychology
Philicia Armbrister
Solmssen Templeton Scholarship
University of Georgia
Law (Finance, Commercial)
Aidan Barrow
Harry Moore Memorial Scholarship in The Arts
Savannah College of Art and Design
Metal Smithing and Jewelry Design
Kelia Bascom
Ontario Veterinary College-University of Guelph
Veterinary Medicine
Terrell Black
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Counselling Psychology
Philippa Carey
University College London
Global Health and Development
Virginia Cooper
Johns Hopkins University
Public Health
Feraldo Joffre
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Environmental Science-Environmental Policy & Risk Management
Eric Sweeting
Sir John Templeton Memorial Scholarship
Andrews University
Divinity
Analicia Thompson
Sir John Templeton Memorial Scholarship
Politechnico di Milano Graduate School of Business
MBA
Teruco Tynes
Sir John Templeton Memorial Scholarship
Mercer University
Theology
Jasmine Williams
Sir John Templeton Memorial Scholarship
University of Leeds
Finance and Investment
Technical scholarship recipients
Michael Armbrister
North Bennet Street School
Piano Technology
Pollyann Bethel
TK Foundation Scholarship
Midwestern State University
Respiratory Therapy
Brea Fox
TK Foundation Scholarship
Key College
Court Report
Gilbert Hanna, Jr.
Holland College
Welding Fabrication
Shawn Minnis
Holland College
Power Engineering
Gyles Neymour
Holland College
Commercial Diving/Underwater Welding
Stevii Nicolls
TK Foundation Scholarship
City College
Emergency Medical Services
Shennae Rolle
TK Foundation Scholarship
Southeastern College
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Gerard Russell
Fanshawe College
Computer Systems and Technology
Source: Nassau Guardian
