Minister Celebrates 2024 Scholarship Awardees
At a recent ceremony, the Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward extended his congratulations to the recipients of the Department of Workforce Development’s 2024 scholarships.
Minister Hayward said, “It is an honour and pleasure to recognise and congratulate all of you here today as the scholarship award recipients for 2024. Aligned with the Government’s pledge to support Bermuda’s youth, this scholarship award programme is one of many initiatives reflecting the Ministry of Economy and Labour’s commitment to providing funding for Bermudian students pursuing tertiary education both locally and abroad in high-demand occupations.”
The programme includes twenty-six Overseas Awards valued at up to $10,000 annually for up to four years, provided students maintain a minimum GPA of 2.7 [B-] per semester. Local Awards cover full tuition at Bermuda College, contingent on maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.67 [B-] per semester.
This year’s recipients are furthering their studies in Health Care, Finance, Business Management, Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Marine Science and Technology, Biology, and Artificial Intelligence [AI].
The recipients and their course of study are as follows:
There were also nine Technical Vocational Education Training recipients each receiving funding valued at $5000. Those recipients and their course of study are as follows:
Minister Hayward continued, “Through the Department of Workforce Development, the government continues demonstrating its investment in Bermuda’s young people. The Youth Employment Strategy, National Workforce Development Plan, the Economic Development Strategy, and this scholarship, will ensure an increased talent pool of educated and skilled Bermudians in our local workforce for now and into the future.”
“The government continues to ensure that adequate human and funding resources are available to assist our young people in pursuing their tertiary education and, just as importantly, returning home to Bermuda and contributing to the local workforce. These young men and women are the next generation of leaders.”
