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International Education Award builds connections between The Bahamas & Kamloops, British Columbia
By Jan Knowles
Jan 17, 2017 - 2:54:19 PM

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Meet Krishe Pratt, the inaugural recipient of the Vantage Airport Group’s International Education Award for Bahamian students entering or currently attending Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in Kamloops, British Columbia.

Vantage Airport Group, which operates both Lynden Pindling International Airport in The Bahamas and Kamloops Airport in British Columbia, Canada, today announced that its inaugural International Education Award has been granted. The annual $7,500 tuition award is available to a student from The Bahamas who enters or continues their studies in an undergraduate program at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in a specific area of study. This year’s recipient is Bahamian Krishe Pratt who is currently studying at TRU.

The introduction of the award in late 2015 prompted college-bound Bahamian students to take an unprecedented interest in Kamloops and its university. The result has been an uptick in applications to TRU from the island nation; going from one in 2015 to seven for the fall 2016 semester, and another eight for the winter 2017 semester, marking an upward trend.

“The immediate response to our International Education Award from The Bahamas is remarkable,” said Rebecca Catley, Senior Director of Communications and Marketing at Vantage Airport Group. “We’re delighted to build connections between two countries in which we do business and help facilitate international education through our network of airports.”

The Bahamas has a population of 370,000 and the large majority of its students seek post-secondary education in the U.S. and Canada; many of the students’ families travel with them to visit and explore their new residence.

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Bahamian students at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in Kamloops, British Columbia. Vantage Airport Group’s International Education Award creates an uptick in local students attending the university.

“Welcoming 15 new students from The Bahamas less than a year after the award was introduced is significant,” said Christopher Seguin, Vice President, Advancement at TRU. “International students make tremendous contributions to our campus and city, culturally and economically, and we’re thrilled to have a new Bahamian contingent at TRU.”

“This award is another benefit from the connection that comes with being part of Vantage’s global network,” said Jan Knowles, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Nassau Airport Development Company. “The award is an excellent opportunity for a local student and we’re proud to be a part of their educational journey.”

The Vantage Airport Group International Education Award is again available for the Fall 2017 semester at TRU. Interested applicants will find details about the award’s eligibility and how to apply on TRU’s website in March 2017. For more information about studying at TRU, visit TRU.ca/truworld.

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