BELCO Now Accepting Scholarships Applications
BELCO advised that applications are now being accepted for the Company’s scholarship opportunities that are available to Bermudian students.
A spokesperson said, “The application process opens today, 1 March 2024, and closes on 30 April 2024. There are several scholarships and awards available that will be awarded to prospective employees of the Company who will return to work at BELCO after completing their studies.
“The Llewellyn Vorley Engineering Scholarship provides the recipient the opportunity to further their knowledge in engineering fields and to share knowledge and experience with the Company and wider community. The BELCO Scholarship Selection Committee’s objective is to increase the number of qualified Bermudian Engineers participating in the field and ensure assistance for recipients’ educational endeavours. The four year scholarship award is $25,000 per annum.
The 2023 scholarship recipients
“The BELCO STEM Education Awards are open to students studying for an undergraduate degree in science, technology, engineering and math [STEM], the number of awards and value, between $2,500 and $20,000, will be at the discretion of the Committee. These awards are for a first degree and are awarded for one academic year only. Candidates must have provisional acceptance or notification to an accredited educational institution.
“In accordance with the vision, mission and values of BELCO, The A.T. Oughton Post Graduate Business and Finance Scholarship aims to increase the number of qualified Bermudians in the business or finance fields. These academic fields are particularly important to fulfil BELCO’s leadership requirements, so that the Company can meet the commitment to be Bermuda’s trusted and preferred provider of energy and infrastructure solutions. The scholarship is valued up to $25,000.00 for one year and will be granted to a suitable candidate studying for a graduate degree in a business or finance discipline.
“The C. Eugene Cox Post Graduate Environmental Studies and Sustainability Scholarship is valued up to $25,000.00 for one year. BELCO is committed to a sustainable energy future and this scholarship will increase the number of qualified Bermudian Engineers so that the Company can achieve its sustainability goals. The scholarship will be granted to a suitable candidate studying for a graduate degree in Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Engineering, Environmental Studies and Information Technology, related discipline.”
BELCO President Wayne Caines said, “BELCO has been empowering Bermudians for decades through scholarships, awards and internships. As we look to the future, and our goal to build a renewable energy Company, we need qualified, knowledgeable employees and these scholarships are critical for the development of our workforce. I encourage those interested in these fields, and who are motivated to build a career at a great Company, to submit an application so that the next generation of Bermudians will have the training and expertise to help us achieve our future sustainability goals.”
The spokesperson said, “To apply or for more info go to belco.bm/scholarships.”
