Butterfield Bank has awarded Bermudians Brianna Benevides and Aaliyah Lee scholarship funding of $55,000 between them for the upcoming academic year.

Ms Benevides was given the Sir Harry D. Butterfield undergraduate scholarship, which has been awarded since 1978 and allows the student to gain $30,000 for studies at Dalhousie University.

Mount St Agnes Academy student Ms Benevides plans to pursue a dual postgraduate degree in law and business.

Ms Lee received the Butterfield undergraduate scholarship for employees’ children and has been given $25,000 per academic year towards her study of Spanish teacher education at Kean University.

A graduate of Bermuda College, Ms Lee aims to be a high school Spanish teacher.

Michael Neff, Butterfield’s managing director in Bermuda, said: “Congratulations to Brianna and Aaliyah from all of us at Butterfield. Both of these women have set themselves apart as exceptional students and valuable members of our community.

“We are proud to be able to play a part in supporting their future and look forward to following their successes.

“Education is an important factor for economic growth, which is why Butterfield has invested almost $2.5 million in scholarships since 2018.

“We hope to empower the next generation to pursue their academic ambitions and pave the way for their bright careers.

“In addition to the annual scholarship programme, we are pleased to provide a range of opportunities for young people, from summer internships to our graduate talent programme for those looking to pursue careers in finance.”

Applications for the 2024 scholarship programme will open later in the year and information can be found at www.butterfieldgroup.com