$33,000 to enable her to study meteorology overseas.

The 19-year-old Bermuda College graduate was chosen out of more than 50 applicants to win The 2000 Jardine Scholarship, which is awarded annually by Jardine Matheson International Services Limited.

The scholarship, which is worth $11,000 a year for three years, will help to see her through college at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, where she aims to obtain a BSc, majoring in physics.

After that she hopes to qualify for a diploma in meteorology, so that she can pursue her chosen career as a meteorologist.

Khamla, who was on the Student Government Council at Bermuda College and is a former pupil of Warwick Academy, has been a great supporter of the Calvary Gospel Chapel and is an accomplished violin player.

President of Jardine Matheson International Services Limited Harry Wilken said: "We are most pleased to have made this award to Khamla and congratulate her on her achievement, especially in light of the fact that she was competing against more than 50 applicants.

"While we support the International Companies Education Awards Scheme, we take great pride in playing our part individually in assisting Bermudian students with academic ability who require financial assistance to further their studies at an overseas university.'' Noting that Khamla had chosen to study in the somewhat cooler climes of Nova Scotia, Mr. Wilken added: "This will give her first hand experience of contrasting weather systems to those that normally prevail in these parts.'' Khamla, of Rockaway Drive, Southampton, has already started her first semester at university in Canada.

On her way to success: Hard-working Khamla Smith is studying meteorology at university overseas after being picked from more than 50 applicants to win a $33,000 scholarship. Presenting her with her prize is Vic Garcia (left), Jardine Scholarship Committee Member, and Harry Wilken, president of Jardine Matheson International Services Limited.