Life reinsurer Athene Holding Ltd has named the six recipients of its 2020 scholarship.

The Athene Scholarship, which can be awarded to up to ten students each academic year, covers the full costs of each student’s associate degree programme and required books.

It is available to students attending Bermuda College who have significant financial need and meet a minimum GPA requirement sector. The scholarship supports students pursuing associate degrees in accounting, actuarial science, business, economics, finance, human resources, information technology, insurance & risk management, legal studies or mathematics.

The 2020 recipients and their areas of study are:

• Rickai Burrows, business

• Kityra Davis, accounting

• Amber Douglas, human resources

• Amber Furtado, business

• Nina Pickering, business

• Nadir Young, accounting

Founded last year, the Athene Scholarship programme is designed to help build the future workforce in Bermuda in areas that align with business needs. It is the largest programme of its kind at Bermuda College.

Phyllis Curtis-Tweed, vice-president of academic and student affairs, said: “On behalf of Bermuda College, I would like to thank Athene for their continued support of Bermuda College students. The opportunity last year enabled the recipients to focus on their studies.

“They distinguished themselves academically and are pursuing next steps on their educational journey. A high bar for attainment has been set and with such generous support, much is expected. Congratulations to this year’s Athene scholarship recipients.”

This spring, three students from the inaugural 2019 Athene Scholarship programme graduated from Bermuda College.

Each of them plans to pursue further educational opportunities.

• Atiya Furqan, associate of science (actuarial science) with merit

• Nisha Smith, Associate of Science (Actuarial Science) with Distinction

• Ken-nie Trott, Associate of Science (Actuarial Science) with Merit & Associate of Arts

“We are proud to recognise three of our first scholarship recipients on their graduation from Bermuda College and are excited to see them excel as they continue their education,” said Natasha Scotland Courcy, senior vice-president, general counsel and co-chief operating officer of Athene Life Re.

“The Athene Scholarship was designed to ensure students, no matter their personal circumstances, have access to higher education opportunities.

“As a company, we recognise the importance in investing in our future leaders, and we are pleased to collaborate with Bermuda College on these efforts.”