Bermudian scholars during a luncheon at the Hamilton Princess Hotel this week.

The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce International Companies Division was behind the awards which have steadily increased in funding over the past two years.

Twenty-nine students are supported by the International Companies Education Awards this year.

Each award recipient delivered a short speech on the importance of international business in his or her career before officially receiving their scholarships.

ICD chairman Mr. Anthony Goodfellow, thanked all the companies that supported the award scheme.

"This has not been an easy year to collect money for anything. Without the support of the companies there would be no awards.'' BUSINESS SCHOLARS -- Fifteen students were this week presented with scholarships from the International Companies Division of the Chamber of Commerce. Front row from left to right: Mr. Andre Heylinger of the ICD, Miss Kelmia Butterfield, Miss Ardette Hardtman, Miss Eugina Welch, Miss Sally Pimental, Miss Joanne Rebello, Education Minister the Hon. Clarence Terceira, Miss Theresa Lowe, Miss Robyn Semos, Miss Cindy Clark and ICD chairman Mr.

Anthony Goodfellow. Back row: Miss Nicola Griffiths, Miss Zalika Taylor, Miss Alice Simmons, Mr. Antwan Albouy, Miss Romika Brown, Mr. Kevin Symons and Mr.

Paul Basden.