February 13, 2025 In the heart of Toronto, Richard and Robert Picart are transforming their mother's extraordinary life story into a powerful force for change by creating a scholarship in her memory. Inspired by their mother, Veta ‘Goddie’ Picart’s lifelong commitment to health care, the brothers established the Goddie Nursing Scholarship at George Brown College … Continue reading Picart brothers honour mother’s legacy of learning with Goddie nursing scholarship
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October 19, 2024 London, UK / Apia, Samoa / Sydney, Australia Today, the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) launches The King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme. Inspired by His Majesty King Charles III, and his life’s work to create opportunity and to tackle contemporary challenges including climate change and inequality, the programme has been developed in response to urgent … Continue reading His Majesty King Charles III Commonwealth Scholarships for Small Island States launches
Dominica News Online - Friday, May 24th, 2024 McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, has announced Dominican resident Pryla Pamphile as the newest recipient of the esteemed Nicholas and Janice Brathwaite Award. Pamphile has been recognized for her exceptional academic prowess, community leadership, and dedication to societal progress. Established biennially, the Nicholas and Janice Brathwaite Award, generously … Continue reading Dominican scholar secures prestigious academic award
Pro Vice‐Chancellor and Principal of The UWI, Cave Hill Campus, Professor Clive Landis, presents the Vice-Chancellor's Award to Pamela Appelt at The UWI Toronto Benefit Awards Source: UWI News and Events The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I., Monday, May 6, 2024—The 15th Annual University of West Indies Toronto Benefit Awards marked another successful year of … Continue reading Over $400,000 Canadian raised for UWI students at annual Toronto benefit event
Caribbean Camera, April 15, 2024 The 15th Annual University of West Indies (UWI) Toronto Benefit Awards is set to for Saturday, April 20th, 2024, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 181 Wellington Street. The gala, which starts at 5:30pm EST, will be emceed by CBC Toronto News anchor Dwight Drummond and is a sold-out event in support … Continue reading UWI Toronto Awards marks 15 years supporting Caribbean students – The Caribbean Camera
The UWI Toronto Benefit Awards has been a fixture in Toronto for 15 years. It is held annually to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations while supporting aspiring students in dire financial need. Patrons of the UWI Gala include Dr. Donette Chin-Loy Chang, Mr. Andrew Chang, Ms. Brigette Chang, Mr. Kevin Hibbert and his wife Ann-Marie … Continue reading UWI Toronto Gala, April 20, 2024
https://youtu.be/oFPFRzV3iAE The SlimmDuck scholarship helps reduce barriers to higher education for students of Caribbean descent By: Surbhi Bir November 17, 2023 Earlier this year, the SlimmDuck Scholarship was set up at Toronto Metropolitan University by NBA basketball player Chris Boucher of the Toronto Raptors, who aims to open doors to university education for students who identify as … Continue reading November 17, 2023… Toronto Raptor Chris Boucher presents scholarship to TMU student
Chris Boucher with Helen Harry, the inaugural recipient of the SlimmDuck Scholarship at TMU. TORONTO (October 12, 2023) – The Chang School of Continuing Education at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) hosted NBA basketball player Chris Boucher of the Toronto Raptors last night to recognize Helen Harry as the inaugural recipient of the SlimmDuck Scholarship established … Continue reading October 12, 2023… Toronto Raptors’ Chris Boucher announces inaugural recipient of the SlimmDuck Foundation Scholarship established for Toronto Metropolitan University
Six UTT students were awarded scholarships to pursue a semester exchange programme at partner Universities in Canada commencing in January 2022. We extend congratulations to the following students who received scholarships via the following two programmes: July 1, 2021… Canada-CARICOM Skills Training for the Green Economy Scholarship Program: Mr. Joshua Ling-Choung currently pursuing the Bachelor … Continue reading July 1, 2021… UTT Students awarded Scholarships at Canadian Universities