Three Bermudian students are among the recipients of Butterfield Bank’s 2020 scholarships, and two local students have been awarded bursaries.

The Butterfield Postgraduate Scholarship is available to students in all ten Butterfield jurisdictions around the world, who are studying disciplines related to the preservation and improvement of island environments at accredited institutions. The award has an annual value of $25,000, tenable for up to four years.

This year’s recipient is Chanah Bremar, who is enrolled in the sustainable energy MSc programme at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. Her goal is to expand her knowledge of sustainable energy systems and prepare to apply her engineering skills to a career in Bermuda’s energy industry.

Ms Bremar is already a Butterfield scholar having received the Sir Harry D. Butterfield Undergraduate Scholarship in 2018 to assist her in completing a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Mercer University in Alabama. She said: “I’m pleased that Bermuda is taking steps towards a sustainable future, still there is more to be done. I intend to assist in the creation of clean energy as well as the reduction on non-renewable energy and help usher in a more sustainable future for the island.”

Sonja Erman, vice-president, human resources and chairman of the postgraduate scholarship committee, said: “Chanah perfectly exemplifies the goal of Butterfield’s postgraduate scholarship to preserve and improve island environments. Her desire to expand her knowledge and dedication to finding effective solutions to Bermuda’s future energy needs is commendable, and we are proud to support her career development.”

The Sir Harry D Butterfield Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to a Bermudian student commencing, or already pursuing, a degree overseas at an accredited university. This scholarship has been offered every year since 1978 in honour of Butterfield’s late chairman, former Rhodes Scholar, Sir Harry D Butterfield, whose career in public and business life was dedicated to the betterment of Bermuda and Bermudians. The award has an annual value of $25,000, tenable for up to four years.

This year’s recipient is Jaiden Furbert-Jacobs, who will commence his undergraduate degree in actuarial science at Penn State University, United States, next month. With a passion for mathematics and its analytical and problem-solving qualities, Mr Furbert-Jacobs is keen to become an expert in the actuarial field.

In addition to his academic achievements, he participates in numerous extracurricular activities; he’s a track and field athlete, serves as a student youth leader at his church and as head boy at Berkeley Institute. He plays an active role in the Future Leaders of Bermuda organisation and serves as a student mentor at his alma mater, West Pembroke Primary School.

Mr Furbert-Jacobs said: “I have learnt that in order to see dreams come to fruition, we must conquer our fears and invest in ourselves and our minds. Success is always earned, never given.”

Kim Simmons, senior legal counsel and chairman of the Sir Harry Butterfield undergraduate scholarship committee, said: “Each year I am impressed by the talented and deserving young candidates applying for the undergraduate scholarship. Jaiden encompasses all the qualities we look for; his work ethic, desire to succeed and commitment to making a positive impact on his community demonstrate his award is well-earned. We are delighted to support his academic endeavours and wish him all the best in the future.”

The Butterfield Undergraduate Scholarship for employees’ children is awarded to a child of a Butterfield employee who is commencing or already pursuing a degree at an accredited institution. One scholarship is awarded in each of three regions: Atlantic, comprising Bermuda and Canada; Caribbean, comprising the Cayman Islands and The Bahamas; and European for Guernsey, Jersey, UK, Switzerland, Mauritius and Singapore. Each of the awards has an annual value of $25,000, tenable for up to four years.

This year’s Atlantic Undergraduate Scholarship has been awarded to Bermudian Ryan Grant. He is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance at the University of Miami, US. A graduate of Montverde Academy in Florida, and Warwick Academy, his academic achievements were recognised with Magna Cum Laude and Summa Cum Laude honours.

He is an accomplished track and field athlete and has represented Bermuda overseas in basketball tournaments. Mr Grant said: “Our country needs Bermudian graduates returning to the island, who will help ensure that Bermuda remains a globally recognised financial centre. I hope to be a valuable asset by contributing my business knowledge and passion for excellence.”

In addition, bursaries have been awarded to Bermuda’s Alneisha Outerbridge, who is studying for a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in strategic human resources management and a minor in accounting, at Mount Saint Vincent University, and? Jordan Etemadi, who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree majoring in mathematics and economics at McGill University.