Plea made for regional UWI students

“Companies who give three bursaries or scholarships, if you can consider looking at, at least, one regional student to give the bursaries to because they too are also in great need when it comes to expenses which are very high,” Charles said.

“It is something I will like you all to consider moving forward so that next year, if two or three of our donors come and say, ‘out of my pool of five we will give one to a regional student’, that will be really appreciated. ” On Thursday, 81 students from the University of the West Indies (UWI) received bursaries and scholarships to further their tertiary education from the DSSD.

Charles also encouraged the students to return and give one bursary or one donation.

“It doesn’t have to be a full bursary.

In fact, it could be a ticket to the UWI fete, because every penny from the UWI fete goes back into bursaries so other students like you can receive bursaries.” Charles said their mandate is not only to help students with bursaries but to help educate them on how to plan financially.

“We put on workshops, we teach and guide them, so students understand what they ought to be doing and how they should be spending this hard-earned money that is being given to us by our donors.” Also addressing the students, Professor Rhoda Reddock said they have been chosen by the Campus Committee for Undergraduate Awards based on their academic accomplishments, financial need and extra-curricular activity, and encouraged donors and sponsors to continue supporting the students.

“In these challenging economic times, we are well aware that many institutions and businesses are making financial cuts to many areas that do not immediately benefit their profit margins.

Therefore, we have a great deal of gratitude for all our donors for their continued support,” she said.