Education, Science and Technology Minister Jerome Fitzgerald (centre) is pictured with officers of Eta Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha. Also shown from left: Deshante Beneby, Alana Ingraham, president; Mr. Fitzgerald, Contanza Bourne, Reginald Saunders and Nevtalya McDonald. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)
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Nassau, The Bahamas – The “best” and “brightest” among female
high school graduates in New Providence and the Family Islands are being given
an opportunity to further their education through the efforts of Eta Psi Omega
Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha. The sorority officially launched its Honours Day
2014 scholarship programme at the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
on February 10.
Supporting the work of the sorority, Jerome
Fitzgerald, Minister of Education, Science and Technology said it is important
and essential that organisations such as Alpha Kappa Alpha exist to inspire
young ladies and future leaders in The Bahamas. He said he is delighted that
the organisation continues to financially assist qualified
females in pursuit of a college education.
He urged high schools, specifically guidance counsellors, to
ensure that qualified students apply for the various scholarships available
through the Honours Day programme.
Jerome Fitzgerald, Minister of Education, Science and Technology (centre) is pictured along with representatives of Eta Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority as plans are officially announced for the 2014 Honours Day scholarship programme for outstanding female high school graduates. Also shown from left: Alana Ingraham, president and Reginald Saunders of the Scholarship Section of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson).
Jerome Fitzgerald, Minister of Education, Science and Technology (centre) is pictured along with representatives of Eta Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority as plans are officially announced for the 2014 Honours Day scholarship programme for outstanding female high school graduates. Also shown from left: Alana Ingraham, president and Reginald Saunders of the Scholarship Section of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson).
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For over 30 years the organisation has
provided approximately $100,000 in scholarships to outstanding female students
throughout The Bahamas.
To qualify, the students must be female, 2014
high school graduate, have a 3.0 cumulative GPA, of good character and a
resident of The Bahamas. Students are assessed on academic excellence,
community service and leadership skills. Interested students should contact the
guidance counsellors at their respective schools.
Hannah Thompson, a graduate of Queen’s College
is the present Honours Day outstanding student.
