Tag: UWI Toronto Benefit Awards

Canada, Diaspora, Education/Training, Scholarships, Students, The UWI

The power of education and the Caribbean-Canada connection

Ron Fanfair has written a story that perfectly illustrates not only the power of education to create new futures, but also the positive difference people who support initiatives such as the UWI Toronto Benefit Awards can make in peoples lives. May 21, 2026 Just when you think you have heard the full extent of the … Continue reading The power of education and the Caribbean-Canada connection

Canada, Scholarships, Students, The UWI

UWI Toronto Benefit Awards Raises $450K to Power Student Futures and Hurricane Recovery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, ON – (May 11, 2026) – The University of the West Indies (UWI) Toronto Benefit Awards delivered a powerful and purpose-driven evening, raising $450,000 in support of scholarships for Caribbean students, with a portion of funds dedicated to assisting those impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, the 17th annual UWI Toronto … Continue reading UWI Toronto Benefit Awards Raises $450K to Power Student Futures and Hurricane Recovery