35 College Students Receive Awards

More than 35 Bermuda College students received financial awards and scholarships totalling more than $55,000 as they either began or continued academic and professional goals.

Afternoon ceremonies held in the Bermuda College Student Centre yesterday [Feb.23] epitomised the significant role that industry and community share in partnership with the College to set Bermuda’s students on successful paths.

Twenty-six sponsors representing commercial, business, community and private interests donated funds to students – some of whom shared stories of personal struggle and sacrifice in their pursuit of career dreams.

One recipient, said he and his wife agreed for him to give up his full-time job so that he could pursue full-time study in culinary arts at Bermuda College. They have four children to support. In thanking award sponsor, Butterfield & Vallis, the student said although it wasn’t easy, it was the right decision, even now in the current economic climate. He expects to graduate in May.

Another recipient, in thanking the Bermuda Business & Professional Women’s Association, said she was a single mom with two children to support and was “very grateful” for being selected. “This will go a long way,” she said through tears. “Thank you!”

Student recipients were: Eden Smith, Jenna Burrows, Eden Richardson, Taré Brangman, Ashlye Joell-Johnston, Latricia Tucker, Shelina Burt, Antonio Belvedere, Joshua Butler, Teisha DeSilva, Dawayne Fubler, Cara Philip, Sarai Hines, Christopher Phillips, Cheryl Simons, Starla Humphrey, Alexander Matcham, Devon Nepier, Colita Dunlop, Kristina Amaro, Kristen Desilva, Khadijah Ming, Ashton Stephens, Jashante Simons, Jabari Robinson, Jahtuere Trott, Jakenya Trott, Zhane Burgess-Dears, Dezjuan Thomas, O’Brien Osbourne, Samuel Hewitt-Bean, Ravenne Franks, Danielle Bassett, Peter McGlashan, Taalib-Ray Sabur, and Chane White.

Addressing sponsors in particular, Bermuda College President, Dr. Duranda Greene praised their quiet, consistent and generous commitment, noting, “In these economic times, even though Bermuda College is still the best deal on the planet, some people are still finding it difficult – and you’ve heard some of their stories – juggling family, work and other commitments to make ends meet. On behalf of Bermuda College and our students, thank you,” she said. “We hope you will continue to support us with your kind generosity.”

Awards included Entry Award scholarships, In-House Awards and Special Scholarship Award Recognitions.

Sponsors and donors included BAS-Serco Limited, Bermuda Commercial Bank, Corange (through Roche Services Holding Limited), Sir William Stephenson (two awards), STARR Foundation, Barbara Burt-Stevens, Butterfield Bank, Butterfield & Vallis, Diane Lines memorial, Graham Lynn Memorial, International Administrative Assistants Professional (IAAP), the Isabel Jardine Award, Kiwanis Club of Hamilton, MEF Scholar of Excellence, Mistic Ladies Golf, Millicent James Award, Pastor Eugene Virgil, Bermuda Business & Professional Women’s Association, Albert T. Dyer, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Bermuda Conference Women’s Missionary Society, Cornerstone Bible Fellowship, Epsilon Theta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, the Robert J. Wright Scholarship, and the Warwick Ministerial Alliance Award.

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