Two Dominican students of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus have been awarded the UWI Canadian Gala Bursaries valued at CAN$3,000 for the academic year 2012-2013.
They are Elora Riley and Aaronia Steadman.
Stedman is a BSc Management Studies major and is the current Deputy Chair of the Dominica Chapter of Guild of Students.
She said she is very grateful for the award. “I am humbled, appreciative, and elated to have received the bursary. The help it has provided acts like a catalyst for me to work harder,” said Stedman. “It will also prove to other students that hard work does pay off, and that UWI is looking out for the good of its students.”
Riley is a BSc Accounting student and she is the immediate past Assistant Secretary/Treasurer of the Dominica Chapter of the Guild of Students.
“I am inspired to know that UWI is willing to stand in the gap for individuals like me by investing in our future,” Riley remarked. “This financial aid came at an opportune time and it will undoubtedly ease some of the financial burden I face in my final year of study. “I look forward to the completion of my studies and embarking on my career, so that I too, may contribute financially to the educational pursuits of the young and less fortunate who definitely deserve the prospect of a better future”.
The award is funded by proceeds from the UWI Toronto Gala held in March.
The benefit gala, which is currently in its third year, celebrates the achievements of esteemed members of the Canadian-Caribbean community while it raises funds to provide assistance for UWI students in need.
Six UWI Open Campus students received the award this year.
congrats elora. i donr know you personally but i’ve seen you in college. always a well rounded and neat person. congrats again!
Way to go Steda!!
Elora we could not be any prouder of you.
God’s grace and mercy will see you further.
big congrats to these two beautiful ladies…may tour all continue ur journey with great success
Congrats Elora, this proves that with determination one can reach their goal. Keep it up. Remember to also to put God in your life because without Him we can do nothing but with Him all things are possible. Once again, congratulations and I am really proud of you.
Good Job Steader!!!!!!
congrats girls keep up the good work
Congratulations Elora Riley, I’m so proud of you, glad to see that you are making your dreams a reality.
congratulation girls study hard!!! make them see that they wont regret.
proud of you Elora, despite all the odds you stood up! god bless
Whoo!!! Congrats Girls!! Aim for the stars Elora!!
YouGo Girls!
Congrats to my BFF Eli
oh my, Congrats Elora.. You are truly an inspiration and role model to the young ones out there. Continue to excel in all your endeavors. i just love to see positive young people doing good for themselves. After the bachelors we going straight for the Masters. keep shining girl…proud of your achievements thus far