The Dominica Cooperative Societies League Ltd. (DCSLL) has granted 22 students in Dominica scholarships and bursaries to attend Secondary School. Two scholarships and 20 bursaries were distributed.
The Beneficiaries were Kaia Meade, Niquandel Albert, Achazia Tanisha Leblanc, Mickhael Pacquette, Che’nelle Xavier, Aayden Eugene, Rickara Prescott, Kiniya Pacquette, Kirlisa Prince, Sherline Leblanc, Serena Shillingford, Myles Samuel, Liam Massicott, Aziah Prince, Deborah Hill, Riel Thomas, Devante James, and Kijanie Henry.
The scholarship/bursaries presentation took place at the Prevo Cinemall Ballroom on Monday. Treasurer of the Dominica Cooperative Societies League, Portia Tyson said they are excited to continue this program to assist students and families in need.
“We are thrilled to continue our contribution to the academic and upward progress of families in Dominica through the DCSLL Scholarship,” she expressed.
“Geoffrey Robinson Scholarship for merit and Sister Alicia Scholarship for need, and additionally this year we will be giving out 20 bursaries to deserving students.”
The Geoffrey Robinson Merit Scholarship Award went to Haley Bedneau, while the Sister Alicia Scholarship for Need went to Corey Ferreira. Geoffrey Robinson scholarship was first carried out in 1986 and sister Alicia in 1994. Tyson revealed that the scholarship comprises of all school fees, 100% books, and stationaries, a uniform allowance in the first and third year, a commuter allowance, and 100% examination fees.
She said at the DCSLL, they are convinced that education is one of the main avenues for educational and professional advancement and plays a critical aspect in our corporate and social responsibility program.
She said DCSLL’s focus on access to education is not only for their employees and their families but for the community in their area of influence and especially young people from low-income households. Tyson expressed that young people are the present and the future of the nation and that their level of education is a basic factor for a country’s development and growth.
“According to UNICEF, without quality education, children face considerable barriers with employment and earning potential later in life,” she said.
“They are more likely to suffer adverse health outcomes and less likely to participate in decisions that affect them; threatening their ability to shape a better future for themselves and their societies.”
DCSLL brought financial support to more than 22 students annually since 2017 after raising their bursaries from 5 to 20 students.
Cudos to the young people in this group as well as the educators. This is an amazing accomplishment. Be proud, hold your heads high. Your the future of Dominica and don’t let anyone tell you differently. Thanks also to the TEACHERS for without their patience and dedication kids are liable to fall through the cracks. I echo @MEME statement.
Be Proud
Be Strong
All things are possible when you put God first!!!!
TO EVERY STUDENT:
Work hard, study your work, avoid bad companions, have respect for youselves and others, strive hard to achieve your goals, be obedient to your parents, run away from drugs and violence, listen to your parents and your teachers, put God first!!!.
The sky is your limit!!!
Wish you all well..
Well done DCSLL.