D?Aguilar family to fund $150,000 in BTVI scholarships

Wed, May 23rd 2018, 12:10 PM

A generous donation of $150,000 to sponsor 15-20 students per annum for three years, was announced at BTVI’s recent graduation. It is the single largest private donation in the institution’s history via the establishment of the Vincent D’Aguilar Memorial Scholarship.

 

The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) has received the single largest private donation in its history through the establishment of the Vincent D’Aguilar Memorial Scholarship.


The late Mr. D’Aguilar’s wife, F. Marina D’Aguilar made the presentation along with her sons, Minister of Tourism, the Honourable, Dionisio D’Aguilar and Dayne, with their respective wives, Saskia and Linda at BTVI’s recent graduation exercise.  The class of 2018 had 250 graduates.


Mr. D’Aguilar was a respected businessman, electrical engineer and philanthropist.  His family’s generous donation to BTVI is valued at $150,000 for its first three years and will provide funding for 15 to 20 students annually with significant financial aid for tuition and books in numerous areas of study.  Recipients will be considered on the basis of need and merit in all age groups.


“The family is delighted to be supporting programs where Bahamians can learn important skills so they can compete in the local market for steady and well-paying jobs.  The courses taught at BTVI not only build solid careers, they help build the nation, and that's why we decided to financially support this fine institution," said Ms. D’Aguilar in a statement following the graduation.


Speaking on behalf of the family during the graduation ceremony, Minister D’Aguilar expressed pride in the contribution of his father to the nation, noting that the elder D’Aguilar had respect for those who chose to learn a trade.


“He had a deep conviction that education in any trade can put a man or woman on the road to financial independence. The courses of study offered at BTVI will prepare many young persons for a lifetime of honest opportunities in The Bahamas,” said Minister D’Aguilar.

 

D’Aguilar family to fund $150,000 in BTVI scholarships

From left to right are BTVI’s Chairman, Kevin Basden; Minister of Education, the Honourable, Jeffrey Lloyd; Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Dionisio D’Aguilar, son of the late Vincent D’Aguilar; Ms. F. Marina D’Aguilar, wife of the late Vincent D’Aguilar and BTVI’s President, Dr. Robert W. Robertson. To the right is a life size portrait of the late Mr. D’Aguilar.

 

All smiles as students await the start of the commencement exercise

All smiles as students await the start of the commencement exercise.

 

Math instructor, Ronald Clarke received the Faculty Award of Excellence

Math instructor, Ronald Clarke received the Faculty Award of Excellence

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