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Thursday, September 16, 2004 - Recipients of scholarships from the National Community Foundation (NCF) have been reminded of difficult times in Saint Lucia when a lack of financial resources was preventing a lot of people from pursuing an education. Speaking at the formal presentation ceremony of NCF scholarships for the 2004/2005 academic year on Monday September 13, 2004, Chief Education Officer Ms. Fortuna Anthony Husbands called on the students to recognise that while education is a priority of the state, it should also be their individual priority.

“It is well recognised that there are many students who have potential to excel but who come from homes that are financially depressed. Before you would not have the opportunity to receive a scholarship but today the National Community Foundation opens up the opportunity for you to access secondary as well as tertiary education.”

Ms. Husbands believes that now is the time for the students to look beyond their socio-economic background to focus on realising their goals. “You have seen the financial freedom in terms of books, uniforms, transport and lunch money, now is your turn to pursue your full potential. Do not allow yourself to be distracted and lose focus. That happens very, very often with our younger students.”

The NCF awarded a total of 20 scholarships, 16 of which were awarded to students who successfully wrote the 2004 Common Entrance Examinations, and 4 to students attending the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College.

 

 


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