Pele FC Alumni, and the University of Guyana (UG) inked a historic bursary award agreement, which will offer five undergraduate scholarships at the country’s highest tertiary institution.
This was disclosed by an official release from the entity yesterday. The initiative is being facilitated under the Philanthropy, Alumni, Civic Engagement (PACE) programme. Present at the igning ceremony were Pele FC Alumni Treasurer, Patrick ‘Labba’ Barton; Chairman, Denis Carrington; and Executive Committee Member, Eric ‘Riggy’ Smith. The university was represented by Professor Mohamed, and Travonna Azeez. Also in attendance was Dr Mark Kirton.
According to the release, “(1) Scholarship awardees would be required to maintain a Grade Point Average of at least 2.7 for each academic year and will be required to submit an official transcript to the Scholarship Committee at the end of each academic year. (2) Each awardee will be required to attend an interview before the beginning of each new academic year. (3) Applicants are required to send complete applications by email to Pelescholarships@gmail.com.”
It further added, “The submission deadline is Monday 15th August 2022. The application process also includes the submission of the following: 1) A 500-word essay presenting the applicant’s long-term educational and professional goals and the special and unique qualities which make them a suitable candidate for the award. 2) Two character references. 3) One passport-size digital photograph. 4) Acceptance letter from the University of Guyana. 5) Engagement and active participation in community-based activities. 6) Demonstration of verifiable financial need. 7) Presentation of an essay on a subject to be determined, and 8) Proof of residence in Region Four.”
Chairman Carrington explained, “Our UG initiative was the next step in our long-range plans of going deeper in reinforcing to our young people the importance of having a solid education as they transition into the work environment.”Similarly, Barton stated, “There are countless reasons a student would have to apply for financial aid or receive gifted funding to attend university and no one should have their education limited due to a lack of household income. These scholarships provide an opportunity for students to earn an education. Without assistance from an outside source such as Pele F C Alumni Corporation, students may have trouble paying for the degree they need to enter the workforce and become contributing members of society. This scholarship package to the University of Guyana has achieved one of our key initiatives in terms of promoting education.”
Meanwhile, Professor Mohamed articulated the university’s delight in having an initiative that will further empower the students who will directly benefit from the initiative, while thanking the organization for their continued investment in the development of young Guyanese.
