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Last Updated: Feb 6, 2017 - 2:32:04 PM |
2013/2014 RBC Royal Bank of Canada Scholarship Recipients. From left to right: Shamila Ramcharan, Head, Corporate Communications and Brand, RBC Caribbean; Byron G. McCartney, Scholarship Recipient; Allena V. Albury, Scholarship Recipient; Jan Knowles, RBC Manager, Public Relations and Communication; and Maureen French, Managing Director, Lyford Cay Foundation.
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Nassau, Bahamas - RBC Royal Bank recently announced the recipients for The Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation (CLCF) scholarship. In 2008, as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations, RBC pledged $100,000, payable over 2008 and 2009, to CLCF’s Academic Scholarship Programme. The financial institution renewed its commitment in 2010 making a further gift of $100,000 each subsequent year. To date RBC has awarded more than $200,000 to Bahamian students pursuing higher education in Canada and over $100,000 toward other scholarship initiatives at the Foundations.
The Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation’s Scholarship Programme is designed to recognize the academic achievements and support the educational growth of talented, young leaders throughout The Bahamas. This year’s scholarship recipients are Allena V. Albury and Byron G. McCartney. Scholars are chosen based on academic achievement, exceptional personal qualities and contributions to the community.
Allena V. Albury, 19, is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in economics at Acadia University. She graduated from Queen’s College in 2012 with eight BGCSE’s. While in high school Allena was a member of Student Council, QC5000 (a community service club), and served as Treasurer of the Anchor Club. She is a member of Luminaries Toastmaster Club 1510789. Allena’s future plans include obtaining her MBA in Banking and Finance at the American Graduate School in Geneva and securing a position at the Ministry of Finance. She expressed her gratitude to RBC and The Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation for the opportunities offered to her. Allena admitted that before receiving the scholarship she did not know where she was going or what she wanted to do. She explained: - “I credit this scholarship for creating a guide for me and allowing me to see where I am going.”
Byron G. McCartney, 21, completed pre-requisite engineering courses at Dalhousie University’s College of Continuing Education with a 3.0 G.P.A. Byron graduated from North Andros High School with 8 BGCSE’s. While in high school he served as Head Boy, Prefect, a member of Junior Achievement, Rangers, and the track and field club. This Fall Bryon will enter the Bachelor of Engineering programme at Dalhousie University. He stated “I am elated to be a recipient of the RBC award.” He continued: - “Words cannot express my gratitude to RBC and The Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation. I thank RBC for their support and confidence in me.” Byron hopes to obtain a graduate degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His future plans include establishing his own business manufacturing solar power panels on the island of Andros, his hometown. Byron wants to give back to the community by establishing a charity in honour of his late grandmother.
Maureen French, Managing Director, Lyford Cay Foundation, thanked RBC for their interest and commitment to expand educational and technical training opportunities for Bahamians. “For over a decade, RBC has been a trusted partner of the Lyford Cay Foundations”, she explained. Ms. French continued: - “RBC’s commitment to advancing the country through education and community building is evident in their giving. We are grateful for their continued support of both our Canadian scholarship programme and FOCUS.”
“RBC supports a wide range of initiatives that help young persons to realize their potential. Our partnership with the Lyford Cay Foundations and contributions to the scholarship programme allows us to recognize the achievements of young Bahamains with the expectation that they will lead and inspire future generations." said Mr. Nathaniel Beneby, Market Head, Personal Banking in The Bahamas, Cayman and Turks & Caicos Islands. He continued: - “I wish this latest group of scholars the best of luck and continued success as they begin college.”
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