A nursing student plans to bring her skills back home after being awarded a $40,000 scholarship to pursue studies in Britain.

Toya Anderson was given the grant by Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Centre towards her bachelor’s degree in nursing.

NMAC provides scholarships and awards to Bermudian students annually to study medicine.

The grant will be paid in tranches of $10,000 over four years.

Ms Anderson, who works at NMAC as an acting team lead assistant, plans to return to Bermuda to rejoin the workforce at the clinic and help to strengthen local healthcare.

Ms Anderson thanked Kyjuan Brown, the founder of NMAC, for the support.

She said: “I am deeply honoured to have been mentored by Dr Brown, whose unwavering belief in me from the very beginning has been an incredible source of motivation.

“His guidance has inspired me to pursue my goals with confidence, and it is a privilege to now serve as a medical assistant team lead under his leadership.”

She also thanked doctors Paula Estwick and Fermin Gonzalez for their pivotal role in her development in healthcare.

She said: “Their collective wisdom has shaped me into a well-rounded professional, and I am thankful for the opportunities and trust they have placed in me."

Dr Brown said the institution was proud to invest in local students and advance the medical community.

He added: “Through our NMAC university programme, we have seen first-hand the needs of students requiring financial aid and hands-on experience.

“Our programme offers both, providing them with the foundation to grow and succeed. This is my way of ensuring that our workforce is serviced by Bermudians.”

The institution said that it has given back to the community for more than a decade through its scholarship and career advancement programmes to help local students achieve their dreams of working in the medical field.

“Through hands-on experience, mentorship and financial support, NMAC ensures that qualified Bermudians have access to valuable opportunities that pave the way for successful healthcare careers,” it added.