Students awarded scholarships boosting medical careers
The Bermuda Hospitals Board has given $130,000 in scholarship funds to support the career development of 13 students pushing forward in healthcare fields.
The organisation said that it was providing the money to support innovation and achievement.
R Scott Pearman, the BHB’s deputy chief executive, said: “These scholarships recognise high achieving students with leadership potential and we are proud to support them.
“BHB is committed to supporting education and fostering excellence in education, and these future healthcare professionals will shape the landscape of healthcare and improve the lives of countless individuals.
“We look forward to seeing these students contribute to the growth and innovation of healthcare services on the island and address the evolving challenges Bermuda faces in the years to come.”
Angela Fraser-Pitcher, vice-president of people, said: “BHB’s scholarship programme was established to recognise and empower students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, leadership potential, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the healthcare industry.
“With funding from Bermuda Hospitals Board and GlaxoSmithKline Insurance Ltd, a Bermudian-based subsidiary of GlaxoSmithKline, the programme aims to facilitate the advancement of these talented individuals and contribute to the future of healthcare.”
The BHB scholarship recipients include Jordan Bascome, who received an award of $15,000 for up to one year while studying for a doctorate of medicine at the American University of Antigua College of Medicine.
Dymond DeSilva has received a BHB scholarship of $15,000 studying for a doctorate of medicine at St George’s School of Medicine.
Shani Tucker was awarded a BHB Scholarship of $10,000 studying for a doctorate of medicine at the same establishment.
Addi Teye-Botchway received a BHB scholarship of $12,500 studying for a doctorate of medicine at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland.
Addon Teye-Botchway won a BHB scholarship of $12,500 studying for a doctorate of medicine at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland.
Ceola Wade received a BHB scholarship of $15,000 pursuing doctorate of medicine at the University of Exeter.
Ronnelle James attained a scholarship of $15,000 studying nursing at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Fatima Muhammad received a BHB Scholarship of $10,000 studying nursing at Watts College of Nursing.
Tiontae Thomas-Clarke was awarded $5,000 to for his Doctor of Nursing Practice with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Jashae Allen-Lamontagne was given $5,000 to study nursing at St. Francis Xavier University.
Keishun Swan was awarded $5,000 for pursuing engineering at the University of Portsmouth.
Harlee Purvey has received a BHB scholarship of $10,000 studying speech language pathology at Western University.
Kristin Steede has received the GlaxoSmithKline scholarship of $20,000 studying for a doctorate in medicine at American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine.
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