“Identities are the names we give to the different ways we are positioned by, and position ourselves within, the narratives of the past.” Stuart Hall
Throughout the world arbitrary racial notions are used to define who is ‘”black” and who is “white” but the lines become blurred with people of mixed racial heritage. Joy [...]
A philanthropic family from Warwick has introduced a new scholarship for high school students looking for the chance to continue their education at universities overseas.
The Green Family Scholarships are a result of the collective generosity of Peter, Alexander and Andrew Green of Marshall’s Island.
As many as five $5,000 scholarships will be awarded annually and each [...]
Fifteen students from schools in Kingston’s inner cities received bursaries valued at $15,000 each on Friday, under the government’s Safety and Security Scholarship Programme.
Junior minister in the Ministry of National Security Dr Donald Rhodd said the initiative was timely, particularly in light of research data which estimates that there are approximately 160,000 unattached youths on [...]
THE West Indies Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists on Saturday announced the establishment of a centennial scholarship fund in celebration of its 100th anniversary.
The announcement was made treasurer of the union Pastor Herman Ming during the offering collection at a special commemorative service under the theme ‘Ebenezer! Hitherto hath the Lord helped us’ at the [...]
Recognizing the importance of a global education in today’s world, Baylor has made significant progress in strengthening the university’s efforts in international education. Keeping in line with Imperative XI of Baylor 2012, the university’s 10-year vision, Baylor will send 400 students overseas this summer in study abroad programs to 20 countries.
As part of Baylor 2012 [...]
More then 68 primary and prep school students islandwide won 2006 GSAT scholarships provided by the Government of Jamaica, through the Ministry of Education and its 12 private and public partners, the ministry announced yesterday.
Thirty-seven students who were awarded scholarships are from public schools, while 31 are from independent or private schools.
The 13 scholarships are: [...]
MINISTER of Education and Youth Maxine Henry-Wilson says every child must be taught the necessary conflict resolution and social skills to enable them to function effectively in society.
She said students who did not learn the correct course of action in conflict resolution, often grew up to become miscreants.
“I want to see every child in Jamaica [...]
Ed Bartlett, the MP for East Central St James, has established two scholarships valued at $300,000 for teachers in his constituency to pursue tertiary qualifications in the field of education.
The scholarships, which will be funded out of the annual $2.5-m allocation that MPs receive under the Social and Economic Support Programme (SESP), were announced on [...]
The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) is introducing scholarships for Diaspora students to study in higher technical and non-technical institutes in India in the academic session 2006-07. The program is open to 100 students from select countries.
Educational Consultants Indian Ltd (Ed.CIL) will act as the nodal agency. The program is open to students from [...]
The ministry of overseas Indian affairs (MOIA) is introducing scholarships for diaspora children to study in higher technical and non-technical institutes in India in the academic session 2006-07.
A senior official of the ministry said that the scholarship programme was open to 100 students from a list of select countries. Educational Consultants Indian Ltd. (Ed.CIL) will [...]