BELCO Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients
BELCO has awarded $202,500 in scholarships and education grants to 20 outstanding students.
A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] is proud to celebrate the next generation of Bermudian talent, announcing $202,500 in scholarship and education awards to 20 outstanding students this year.
Front row: Wayne Caines, Gabriel Booth, Za’Nyah Khan, LaKeitha Cunningham, Jack Dallas, Gabrielle Turchiaro, Azari Easton; Middle row: Michael Maughan, Einnajae Caines, Samantha Rance, Rachael Betschart [Father], Davis Barnes, Jamin Fubler, Isaiah Fraser, Leona Trott, Anaya West; Back row: Azeem Khan, Seth Daniels, Neriah Bean, Christopher Pitcher, Seth Hardtman, Simeon Hayward, Laureno Lima
“Seth Hardtman is the recipient of the Hon C. Eugene Cox Post-Graduate Environmental Studies and Sustainability & Development Scholarship, valued at $25,000 for one year. Seth is pursuing a Master of Civil Engineering degree at North Carolina State University.
“Isaiah Fraser is the recipient of the Llewellyn Vorley Engineering Scholarship, valued at $25,000 for four years. Isaiah is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at Nova Southeastern University.
“Jamin Fubler is the recipient of the Electrical Engineering Scholarship, valued at $25,000 for two years. Jamin will study for a Master of Electrical Power Systems at the University of Birmingham.
“Laureno Lima, a BELCO employee, is the recipient of the D. Pimentel Internal Scholarship, valued at $12,500 for four years. The award reflects BELCO’s commitment to investing in its employees’ growth and development. Laureno is studying for a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Walden University.
“Since its founding in the early 1980s, the BELCO Educational Awards program has helped generations of Bermudian students pursue their studies in science, technology, engineering and math. The awards support students pursuing an undergraduate degree in a STEM field, recognising each scholar’s desire to further their knowledge and providing an opportunity for their insight and experience to be shared within the Company and the wider community. Awards range in value from $5,000 to $10,000 for a first degree at an accredited institution.
“This year’s recipients are pursuing degrees across engineering, physics, mathematics and computer science, at institutions spanning Bermuda’s traditional academic partners in the UK, Canada and the US.
BELCO STEM Education Awards, $10,000
- Za’Nyah Khan, Bachelor of Science in Physics, Athabasca University
- Anaya West, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Dalhousie University
- Jack Dallas, MEng [Hons] in Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath
- Gabrielle Turchiaro, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Western Ontario
BELCO STEM Education Awards, $7,500
- Einnajae Caines, BSc [Hons] in Mathematics, Nottingham Trent University
- Azari Easton, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Dalhousie University
- Leona Trott, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Louisiana State University
- Gabriel Booth, BEng [Hons] in Nuclear Engineering, Ontario Tech
- Christopher Pitcher, MEng in Mechanical Engineering, University of Plymouth
- Rachael Betschart, BEng in Mechanical Engineering, University of Exeter
BELCO STEM Education Awards, $5,000
- Samantha Rance, BEng [Hons] in Mechanical Engineering, University of Brighton
- Neriah Bean, Bachelor of Applied Mathematics, Oakwood University
- Seth Daniels, MEng in Aerospace Engineering, University of the West of England, Bristol
- Riccai Allen, Bachelor of Commerce in Technology Management, Ontario Tech
- Davis Barnes, Bachelor of Commerce in Finance, St. Mary’s University
- Simeon Hayward, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, High Point University”
BELCO President Wayne Caines commented, “On behalf of our entire team at BELCO, congratulations to all the students who were successful in receiving BELCO Scholarships and Education Awards. Once again, there were many outstanding applicants this year. We were especially pleased to present awards to repeat recipients who are thriving in their studies. BELCO has a long and proud history of empowering students, and we are thrilled to assist these 20 worthy students as they continue their studies. I wish all recipients of the 2026 BELCO scholarships every success, and I look forward to them returning to Bermuda to help build a sustainable future.”
