A $30,000 scholarship programme will be launched alongside internship opportunities for science graduates as Roche Bermuda celebrates its 30-year partnership with the Bermuda College.

The subsidiary of global healthcare leader Roche said that as part of Science Week 2025, it aims to deepen its commitment to advancing scientific education on the island.

LaRondie Harrell, the president of Roche Bermuda, said three outstanding science graduates from Bermuda College will each receive a $10,000 scholarship at the end of the academic year.

She added: “At Roche, we believe that innovation starts with education.

“Supporting the next generation of Bermuda’s scientists is vital to our mission of driving progress in science and medicine.

“These scholarships will provide students with the necessary resources to excel and make lasting contributions to the field.”

Roche has also partnered with Carika Weldon, the founder of CariGenetics, to launch a paid internship programme for a Bermuda College student in the 2025-26 school year.

The internship will provide practical experience in the fields of genetics and biomedical research.

Dr Weldon said: “Support from corporate partners like Roche is integral to shaping the future of science in Bermuda.

“These internships offer students invaluable exposure to cutting-edge research and will help cultivate a new generation of skilled professionals.”

CariGenetics conducted Bermuda’s first island-based genetic study on breast cancer using the Roche Science Lab.

The company said it improved testing efficiency and security, reduced the island's reliance on overseas laboratories and created job opportunities in the growing field of genetic research.

CariGenetics has established its own state-of-the-art research labs at Bermuda College.

Since the inception of science labs at the college in 1995, spearheaded by Sir John Swan, Roche Bermuda has been instrumental in strengthening Bermuda College’s science programmes by funding laboratory upgrades, providing research opportunities and awarding scholarships.

David Sam, the Bermuda College president, expressed his gratitude for Roche’s unwavering support.

He described the partnership as “a powerful collaboration founded on shared values and a commitment to excellence”.

Science Week 2025 was billed as “an exciting showcase of scientific innovation, with lectures, workshops and interactive sessions”.