Kamila Burgess Awarded $10,000 Scholarship

Heritage Education Funds International announced Bermudian Kamila Burgess as the recipient of a $10,000 scholarship for Heritage’s 2012 International Graduate Award.

This is the first time a Bermudian has won the award, which recognises the achievements and contributions of students who are pursuing education beyond the under-graduate level.

At a ceremony last evening [Jan 28] at The Fairmont Hamilton Princess, President & Chief Executive Officer of Heritage Education Funds International, Jason Maguire, presented a cheque for US$10,000 to Kamila’s parents and sister who accepted the award on her behalf as she was unable to attend during her studies.

“I was shocked,” said Kamila upon learning that she won the award. “I was very surprised at the outcome but pleased that I was chosen from the potential pool of international students eligible to apply for such a prestigious scholarship.”

“I was happy to come to Bermuda to present this award to Kamila’s family,” said Mr. Maguire. “Each year the Graduate Awards acknowledge individual students who have an excellent academic record and have also contributed significantly to their family, community and social responsibilities. I congratulate Kamila on her achievements and I look forward to following her future successes.”

In addition to the Graduate Award, Kamila is thankful to her parents for opening an Heritage ESP. “I had known about the Heritage Plan for many years. My mother had told me at a very young age that she and my father had taken the plan for me. With regard to funds for graduate studies my mother encouraged me to apply for scholarships.”

“I conducted research and found information about the Heritage Scholarship Award on Facebook. I subsequently submitted my application for that scholarship and am, obviously, very pleased with the outcome.”

“Heritage looks forward to 2013, where we anticipate another year of milestones since surpassing US$100 million in payouts to our international subscribers and children pursuing their post-secondary studies” said Mr. Maguire.

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