Davidson Edwards, a software developer and entrepreneur, is among winners of the 2015 Pershing Square Scholarship for the 2015 Oxford 1+1 MBA.
The scholarship is sponsored by the Saïd Business School and The Pershing Square Foundation and Edwards is among four winners from around the world.
The scholarship recognises outstanding individuals who are determined to identify and implement scalable and sustainable solutions for world-scale social challenges.
From working across Africa to provide clean water to communities, to completing research into drug therapies for cardiac disease, launching a software development company empowering small businesses in Dominica, and founding a healthcare clinic in Cameroon; this year’s recipients’ interests are diverse, and have tremendous global potential, sponsors of the scholarship said.
“We are pleased to welcome this year’s winners to the Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholars Programme,” said Bill Ackman, founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, and co-founder and trustee of The Pershing Square Foundation in announcing the winners. “We are inspired by Ndakuna, Ashley, Davidson, and Bobojon who represent the finest and brightest young minds working to tackle challenging, global issues. We are both inspired by their ingenuity and dedication to their communities and excited to see what they will do in the future.”
The 2015-17 Pershing Square Scholars began the Oxford 1+1 MBA in September and are currently pursuing Master’s degrees in specialist subjects delivered by different departments across Oxford University. They will join the Oxford MBA in September 2016.
Dana Brown, Director of the Oxford MBA, said “Pershing Square Scholars add special value to our community at Oxford Saïd, bringing deep knowledge of their field of work and inspiring amongst their peers a passion for impact through business. The scholarship provides these students with a truly unique opportunity to study at one of the world’s most prestigious universities and to learn from some of the world’s most successful innovators within the Pershing Square network.”
Davidson Edwards is the son of David and Annie Edwards of Castle Comfort.
He is a former employee of the National Bank of Dominica and Jolly’s Pharmacy. His is also the proprietor of Tropicode Software Solutions.
His MSc in Computer Science is financed by his parents and he will commence his MBA on completion of his MSc. He previously attained a BSc in Computer Science and Information Systems with First Class Honors from the University of London (Distance Learning Programme).
Sponsors of the scholarship said Edwards’ goal is to foster economic development throughout the Caribbean by creating innovative software tools for entrepreneurs, small businesses and governments.
Other winners of the scholarship are Ndakuna Amidou a former Network Specialist at Vodafone, as well as the founder of a healthcare clinic in his native Cameroon; Ashley Thomas, a mechanical engineer, who has designed and delivered clean water technologies in seven countries across Africa; and Bobojon Nazarov who is currently researching the mechanisms underlying cardiac disease with the aim of improving drug therapies through his DPhil in Systems Approaches to Biomedical Science at Oxford University.
What an exemplary young Dominican who is truly destined for greatness and who will continue to make a difference in the world. Congratulations Mr. Edwards on being the recipient of such a prestigious scholarship. You have proven by your body of work that being focused and driven reaps great benefits. Much praises to your parents and the village of relatives who have all helped to raise you to be this fine young man. May God continue to watch over you during your studies and beyond. It warmed my heart to read this about one of our exceptional; , young Dominican males. Bravo!
Congrats Tony! Welcome to the ranks of folk who will better themselves and no one else in the process
Congtatulations Tony! We are very proud of you.
How wonderful!! Congratulations!
Wow, so proud of this young man. What a great accomplishment – I am sure this is as a result of hard work and dedication. May God continue bless you abundantly in all your future endeavors.
Congratulations to you and to your parents for the nurturing they gave. Keep striving for the best. your dad was the principal of the once St. Andrews High School with the motto Äll Striving, All Achieving”. Though of another generation, you have indeed lived this motto – keep striving and keep achieving. SPLENDID
Bravo! Very well done young man..keep up thegoodwork. you have made many people proud…great example for other young men
Always knew you were born for greatness. Well done. Mom and Dad must be so proud.
Congratulations Mr. Edwards!! I hope this will inspire others and proves ones more that we can compete on the international stage with our brain power.
On another note I read “…son of David and Annie Edwards of Castle Comfort”. They may live there but David is a a Wesley man and Annie nee Matthew is from Marigot.
Congratulations to each one. They are intelligent and ambitious young people. Persistence in your chosen and favorite field really works. This, no doubt, required patience and perseverance.
Good luck to each one of you, especially to Dominica’s own, Davidson Edwards. You surely have made your parents, other members of your family, friends, associates and Dominicans in general proud.
There is an opportunity, advancement and bright future for youths who apply themselves to their studies and whatever else they undertake to do.
Davidson, you are another Dominican model, a studious and ambitious one that the youths should emulate. You are really an example to them.
All the best in your future studies and endeavors. God bless!
Congratulations to you cuz. I pray that God will continue to bless you with great wisdom. The Edwards Family is extremely proud of your achievements.
The staff of Jollys pharmacy would certainly like congratulate Mr Edwards on being a recipient of this prestigious scholarship . Mr Edwards is indeed an examplery and focused individual . We know that he will succeed at the highest level . He was a great asset to our company . We truly wish him the best !
Team Jollys
Congrats….way to go!!!! The future Bill Gates of the Caribbean!!! It is young brights minds like you who will transform the economic woes of the Caribbean.
But we must first create the enabling environment in the Caribbean. I doh see that yet
Congrats. May you be blessed in your endeavors.
Congrats excellent work
Congratulations to this fine young man and his parents and family who nurtured him!
Congratulations young man!!
Recognize greatness!
Not at all surprising knowing his parents and the community he comes from. No one can stop you now!! Most importantly, do not loose you characteristic humility. Aptitude gets you employed but attitude keeps you employed.
HOTEP!
Very Good!Dominicans doing well, what a bright next Generation.
Congratulations to you, Sir., and your family. Way to go!
That boi there is a well mannered young fellow and he will reach very far.. i told him that once.. go for it bro make Dominica proud
Congratulations young man!
Good for you, your parents and your country!
God go with you!
Congratulations lad!!! Keep on striving.
Congrats Tony!!! Always knew you would make your people proud. Keep reaching for the stars, you deserve all the success!
congratulations young man . always admired how u carried yourself at NBD. all the best
Great job young man. Congrats. David and Annie the seed you sowed fell on fertile soil and it keeps growing. Keep the faith.
Proud of your bro, I’m extremely impressed.. ALL DE BEST IN YOUR ENDEAVOURS..
I am happy to see that you are making strides as i would have expected from the first Math class you attended with me. congrats and keep pushing.
That’s it my boy. Set the trend and show others that it can be done. Tell the world that Dominica has talent too! If a few more of us could be provided with opportunities like these and excell at it, we can indeed make our country a better place. Continue to strive for excellence and follow your dreams! Wishing you all the best from one friend to another! ??
Congrats Brethern, and also the Matthew Family, humble and sincere vibes…
Big UP Marigot and the North East..they can’t keep the better and best brains out…
Wesley and Marigot production
Congratulations!!!
Yes! Tony, you will go far with your humble personality you posses. May your way always be bright and you walk into the future. Blessings!
Congratulations young man!