2026 Knowledge Quest Scholarship Recipients
Knowledge Quest has announced 18 recipients of its 2026 scholarships, marking the organisation’s 25th year of providing financial support to deserving Bermudians.
A spokesperson said, “Knowledge Quest is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2026 Knowledge Quest Scholarships. This marks Knowledge Quest’s 25th year of providing means-tested scholarships to deserving Bermudians. We are honored to support the educational journeys of these outstanding Bermudians and are confident they will excel in their chosen fields of study.
“The 2026 Knowledge Quest Scholarship recipients, along with their schools and majors, are:
- Akim Johnston – Thomas College, Physical Education
- Amiel Trott – Morehouse College, Psychology
- Deonae Gibbons – University of Lancashire, Performing Arts
- Dion Francis – St Francis Xavier University, Actuarial Science
- Jasiah Durham – Queen Mary University of London, Political Science and Hispanic Studies
- Jessica Andrade – Kean University, Business
- Kaitelyn Smith – Morgan State University, Actuarial Science
- Kyon Parfitt – De Montfort University, Nursing
- Malia Bell – University of West England, Occupational Therapy
- Maya Proverbs – Buckinghamshire New University, Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence
- Poonam Khandelwal – Elaine Sterling Institute, Massage Therapy
- Sanaa Connor – University of Essex, Business Management
- Sarai Butterfield – Mount Saint Vincent University, Marketing and Communications
- Sebastian Pukk – Stirling University, Business
- Shantia Berkeley – Durham College, Bio-Technology Advanced
- Shayla Cann – Elon University, Computer Science and Religious Studies
- Takiesha Wales – University of Maine Presque Isle, Psychology
- Yezmin Martin – Sheridan College, Diagnostic Imaging Technology
“These 18 exceptional students represent a diverse array of academic disciplines, including medicine, arts and sciences, business and technology. Please join us in congratulating the 2026 Knowledge Quest Scholarship recipients and wishing them success in their academic endeavors.
“The Knowledge Quest Scholarship program is committed to supporting the next generation of professionals and community leaders. Through financial assistance, academic guidance, networking and career opportunities, we aim to empower these Bermudians to achieve their educational and professional goals.
“The Knowledge Quest board, Cynthia Cox, Ricky Lines, Iva Taylor, Gigi Barit-Dunch, Kathy Lines and Fiona Luck, wish to thank the donors for their continued support.
“To Donate: 100% of donor funding is applied directly to scholarships. For donations please visit www.knowledgequest.bm and use the ‘Donate’ button. To Apply for a Scholarship: Applications open in January 2027, apply via www.bermudascholarships.com.”
For more information about the Knowledge Quest Scholarship program, please contact info@knowledgequest.bm and www.knowledgequest.bm and visit us on Instagram @knowledgequestbermuda.”
