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DATE: August 19, 2009
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The Caribbean Education Foundation, Inc. (CEF) awarded four brilliant and ambitious students the Vernice Stubbs Higher Education Sustaining Scholarship. Two students attend the University of the West Indies (UWI) and two attend the University of Technology (UTECH) in Jamaica. The scholarships total $180,000 Jamaican dollars.
Vernice Stubbs Higher Education Sustaining Scholarships are awarded to qualified and talented university and technical students enrolled full-time and pursuing a first undergraduate degree, but who could be in danger of withdrawal due to lack of financial resources.
The 2008 Vernice Stubbs Higher Education Sustaining Scholarship will pay scholars’ boarding fees for the remaining academic year. The Spring 2008 Scholarship recipients are:
KEVIN ANTONEY BROWN University of Technology
SHAWNA-KAY RACQUEL McLARTY University of the West Indies
MICHAEL VERNON HAYNES University of Technology
MELISSA CHENOWETH ANDERSON University of the West Indies
When CEF is asked the reason boarding scholarships are important, CEO, Nikiki Bogle says simply, "The words of recipient, Kevin Brown from his scholarship essay explains it best," “…by securing funding for accommodation fees, I do not have to travel through my volatile home community to get to school daily. By residing on campus, I will not have to worry about being prevented from traveling to classes by violence in the community. This not only ensures unimpeded access to education, but significantly mitigates the stress that arises from worrying about whether or not I will arrive to school safely in the mornings or arrive home safely in the evenings.”
According to Ms. Bogle, "Some of our students face critical safety concerns daily and many students are simply unable to attend classes regularly due to a lack of transportation fares to get to campus. For some students, it is a combination of both unfortunate circumstances. CEF is very pleased our scholarships are able to aid bright students to remain safely on campus to successfully complete their education."
The Caribbean Education Foundation scholarship recipients satisfied the Vernice Stubbs Higher Education Sustaining Scholarship strict requirements: High Academics (at least a 3.0 grade point average); evidence of Financial Need; resides in an Urban or Rural depressed community; exhibit Leadership Qualities/Community Service/Other activities and solid production of prescribed essay.
KEVIN BROWN is obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Technology, specializing in Enterprise Computing at the University of Technology. Prior to UTech, Kevin was a top student at Wolmer’s Boys School and was prefect and head boy. He received one of the highest grades in Jamaica and the world in on A’ Level subject. Kevin was nominated for the Prime Minister Youth Award for Excellence in the field of Academics. In addition to his studies, Kevin was President for the UTech Association of Student Computer Engineers for two terms; Student Representative for the School of Computing and IT; Member of Leadership Committee and is a student leader mentor in UTech-EHF High School Mentorship Program.
Kevin is the product of a single parent home in a volatile, inner city community. His mother, the sole bread-winner, makes $4,000 to $5,000 Jamaican dollars per month to care for three children plus herself.
SHAWNA-KAY McLARTY is completing her Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication with a minor in Gender and Development Studies at the University of the West Indies. Prior to UWI, she was on the Principal’s Honour Roll and graduated with upper second class honours. Shawna-Kay was successful in 7 CXCs and continued to 6th Form and successful with 3 CAPE subjects. At UWI, she is Block Representative and a Volunteer at the Office of Special Students Services. She was the Vice President of Tri Star Youth Club. She has maintained a 3.5 grade point average at UWI, which will allow her to graduate with First Class Honours.
Shawna-Kay is from the rural district of Reeveswood in Manchester and “unable to sit for final exams” and graduate if her spring semester boarding fees are not paid.
MICHAEL HAYNES is an undergraduate majoring in Industrial Technology in the filed of Mechanical Technology at University of Technology. In addition to maintaining a high grade point average of over 3.0, Michael has received his Certification in Community Service, received a 2nd Place Medal for 4H Quiz Club and plays a number of sports including track and field and football. Michael was successful in 6 CXCs and 6 CAPE subjects.
Michael resides in a poor, rural area with his grandmother, mother, brother and sisters. The family’s water supply has been disconnected for several years and electricity continues to be discontinued many times due to lack of money. His father is living separately and is unemployed and once told Michael he would be on his own if he chooses to further his education as there is no money. His mother has been unable to obtain employment.
MELISSA ANDERSON is pursuing a Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery at the University of the West Indies. Melissa was successful in 8 CXCs, including Chemistry and Physics and 5 CAPE subjects. In addition to maintaining a over a 3.0 grade point average, she is a UWI Peer Support Provider, UWI UCAM Treasurer and Responder in the UWI Student Emergency Response Team.
Melissa is the 2nd of 5 children and the first to enter university. The family has always struggled to meet financial obligations in a low income rural community. Her mother is currently unemployed. Melissa’s father who was very ill for some time is now deceased. Her father was the main support for the family.
Indeed, as is evidenced from the caliber students who were awarded scholarships, the Caribbean Education Foundation standards are high. "Our endeavour is to help many more students," says Ms. Bogle. "We have no doubt that CEF will accomplish those goals in the future."