NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024 27 students who sat last year’s Grade Six Primary Profile Examinations (PEP). They were awarded bursaries and grants valued over $1.2m. Of the 62 recipients awarded PEP bursaries and grants, Derval Martin of the Black River Primary School was recognised as the ‘Top Boy’. He recently commenced his secondary level education at Munro College. O-kya Hanson, outgoing student of Moneague Primary and Junior High was awarded ‘Top Girl’. She began her well anticipated journey at Campion College last academic year. It is anticipated that the bursaries and grants awarded to all PEP recipients will assist greatly in easing the burden of financing the next stage of their education, as they prepare their way to become the future generation of leaders. General Manager of the credit union, Robert Ramsay, in his address to the recipients at the awards ceremony, stated that: “As Jamaica’s second largest credit union, the JTA Co-op Credit Union knows what can be gained through hard work and commitment.” He highlighted the organisation’s awareness of the financial challenges that exist and expressed his hope that through our contributions, we can make things just a little easier for you our members and by extension your children. Ramsay reiterated how happy the credit union is to support the educational pursuits of both our members and their children. He also noted that the organisation looks forward to successes to come for all awardees. In the reply on behalf of the awardees, D.C. Gascoigne awardee, Tyrone Knight, spoke for all when he said that the scholarship programme is a testament of the JTACCUL’s dedication to promoting excellence in education. He emphasised that the credit union’s commitment goes beyond financial aid. It is a vote of confidence that motivates educators to strive for greatness and to make a positive impact on the nation. He expressed his gratitude and stated that “this scholarship has not only alleviated the financial burden associated with pursuing higher education but has also opened doors to countless opportunities by allowing me to focus on my studies without worrying about the cost of tuition, books, and other educational expenses”. As an organisation that serves the financial needs of our nation’s teachers and employees within the education sector, these scholarships underscore the JTA Credit Union’s advocacy for our nation’s development. Our scholarship programmes are core to our mission and, as the credit union continues to grow in the many years to come, so too will our enduring commitment to fund initiatives that will empower our members towards the realisation of their full potential. SCHOLARSHIPS TO GO FEATURE | THE GLEANER | THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024 DREAM CONTINUED FROM 25 Herbert Morrison Technical High engineering club’s (back row, left to right): Ryan Gooden, Javey Heaven, (front row, left to right) Prudent Salmon, Kevin Coke, mechanical technology teacher, and Kayla Hewan pose for The Gleaner on Day Two, Thursday, April 3, 2024 during the Jamaica Teachers’ Association 60th Anniversary Education Conference at Ocean Coral Spring in Trelawny. ASHLEY ANGUIN/PHOTOGRAPHER
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