HSBC Bermuda has partnered with the Knowledge Quest charity to providing six additional university students with scholarships.

The recipients are: Cashun Brangman (mechanical engineering technology, Seneca College); Lashuntae Dill-Assing (bachelor of science in nursing, Delaware State University); Deja Grant (bachelor of arts in criminology and psychology, University of West London); Messiah Greaves (law, University of West England); Solomon Pearman (software engineering, Solent University) and Davondra Sealey (information technology, Purdue University).

Miss Dill-Assing said: “Receiving the scholarship means that I am now financially positioned to further my education. It means that I am that much closer to realising my dream career in nursing.

“This gives me hope that I can one day share with others just how sponsors have contributed to my future."

Mr Brangman said the scholarship “has really changed my life and given me hope”.

He added: “This scholarship has also allowed me to focus more on school instead of worrying about where my next payment is coming from and will help me achieve a lifelong goal.

“Again, I want to thank all the donors who help young Bermudians like me further our education. One day I hope I can be in a position to return the favour and help other young Bermudians to achieve their goals.”

Kathy Lines, co-president of Knowledge Quest Ltd, said: “Thanks to HSBC’s generous donation to Knowledge Quest, the students will be able to realise their dreams of being the first in their families to obtain a university education abroad.

“Knowledge Quest’s mission is to provide financial assistance to bright, eager Bermudian students who want to obtain a college or university degree to better their lives.

“Since 2002, we have been able to help over 220 Bermudian students obtain a university education. HSBC’s commitment to advance the education of deserving Bermudians is a ‘win-win’ for all – the students, their families, future employers and the community in which we all live together.”

Tanya Bule, head of wealth, personal banking and HSBC executive sponsor of the partnership, said: “All young people should be afforded the opportunity for higher learning which is why supporting educational initiatives such as this is of the utmost importance.

“Education is the very foundation to a thriving community as it empowers individuals to enhance their skill sets and employability, while working towards realising their potential.”