Dunne, James Receive Ace Foundation Scholarships
The ACE Foundation has awarded scholarships to two outstanding young people, with 17-year-old Julia Dunne and 20-year-old Isaac James both receiving the education awards.
Since 1996, the ACE Foundation – Bermuda has invested in excess of $2 million in the education of young Bermudians to help them prepare for professional careers in Bermuda’s insurance industry and other fields.
The 2012 Robert Clements/ACE Scholarship has been awarded to Julia Dunne. The 17-year old Bermuda High School graduate, was selected from a field of almost 50 candidates for the Robert Clements/ACE Scholarship. She will commence a Bachelor’s Degree in Business at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business in September. On completion of her degree Julia plans to return to Bermuda to pursue a career in the insurance industry.
Julia has received many academic awards and honours throughout her school years, including The Mandy Wong Trophy for Business Studies, The Henderson Award for Spanish, and the Beryl Brown Cup for Art. She served as Prefect and Deputy House Leader and was recognized for her academic excellence on the BHS Honour Roll. Julia is fluent in Spanish and has served as a maths tutor helping younger BHS students with homework and as a YouthNet Peer Mentor.
Isaac James and Julia Dunne with Bermuda College President Dr Duranda Greene, and members of the scholarship selection committee Dr Crystal Clay – Director of Learning & Development, Lori Samson – Trustee of the ACE Foundation – Bermuda, and Samantha Froud, Chief Administration Officer – ACE Bermuda Group:
Outside of school, Julia volunteers at the Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation helping with art classes for young children. She also plays second violin with the Menuhin Foundation Youth Orchestra.
“We were pleased to receive almost 50 applications, and with such a talented pool of candidates choosing a single recipient was a challenging process.” said Lori Samson, Trustee of the ACE Foundation – Bermuda.
“But it wasn’t purely Julia’s academic achievements that resulted in her selection as the Robert Clements/ACE Scholar. Julia presented herself in a confident and well-spoken manner; she’s a creative thinker and enthusiastic about embracing new challenges. Julia exemplifies the qualities that we look for in a Robert Clements/ACE Scholar.”
Since the inception of the Robert Clements/ACE Scholarship 16 years ago, the ACE Foundation – Bermuda has supported 24 Bermudian students with their studies through the Robert Clements/ACE scholarship and other discretionary awards.
The Robert Clements/ACE Scholarship is a comprehensive award. The fully-funded four-year scholarship is open to Bermudians studying at accredited overseas universities. Students can study for an undergraduate or graduate degree in insurance, risk management, actuarial science or other disciplines related to the insurance industry including accounting, law and economics.
Dr Duranda Greene, Teleza Pitcher 2011 ACE/Bermuda College Education Award recipient, Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith, Isaac James, Julia Dunne, Shadow Education Minister Dr Grant Gibbons, Samantha Froud, Lori Samson, Andrew Fleming 2011 Robert Clements/ACE Scholar:
The 2012 ACE/Bermuda College Education Award has been awarded to Isaac James. The 20-year-old Isaac graduated from the Bermuda College in May with an Associate Degree in Science. In September he will commence a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Science at the University of Leeds in the UK.
Isaac’s goal is to become a general pathologist and return to Bermuda to pursue a career in the medical field. At Bermuda College Isaac’s achievements were recognized on the Vice Presidents List for Outstanding Academic Performance.
Isaac is an active member of the community and serves as a youth leader at his church, the Beulah Tabernacle in Sandys. He has volunteered at KEMH and Lefroy House and worked as a summer camp counselor.
Samantha Froud, Chief Administration Officer, Bermuda Group, and member of the ACE Bermuda College Education Award selection committee said, “The selection committee was extremely impressed with the caliber of the candidates we interviewed this year and the diversity of opportunities they are pursuing.
“They were all passionate, determined and focused on their goals. Isaac has already shown his commitment to pursue a career in the medical field and ACE is delighted to help him achieve that goal.”
The ACE/Bermuda College Education Award was launched in 2008 as one component of a partnership formed between ACE and the Bermuda College.
The award provides $15,000 a year for two years to the successful Bermuda College graduate to assist them with the continuation of their undergraduate studies overseas. Since inception, five Bermudian students have benefitted from the Education Award.
Congratulations Teleza! So proud of you!
They both sound like outstanding young people, congratulations to the both of you!
Way to go Isaac!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! “Aunt Mopsey” I know you’re proud!!!!!
Congratulations to both of you. It is a pleasure to see you pursuing your dreams.