Six students receive scholarships from the BynoeOneFoundation

The BynoeOne Foundation has donated 30 scholarships to students from Georgetown and surrounding communities.
A release from the organisation says the grants are channelled through their Spark Scholarship, an initiative aimed at supporting students in Georgetown and surrounding areas.
The Foundation explained in a release that this year, 30 deserving students applied for a scholarship, and while the initial plan was to award four scholarships, it was decided to extend support to six outstanding recipients who begin their secondary education in September. The six student recipients are:
Shenique Duncan; Iroy Nimblet; Jaliyah Dacosta; Dilson Edwards; Trezrol Adams; and Deighton Spring who each is receiving EC$1000 to assist with the purchase of such essential items as uniforms, school supplies, food, and transportation.
Founder and Director of the BynoeOneFoundation, Annie Bynoe expressed her excitement about the scholarship and its impact. “I am thrilled to announce and congratulate the 2024 Spark
Scholarship recipients. I hope these young people know that they can do anything with hard work and self-determination. With an ‘I can’ attitude, everything is possible. With the advances in technology, they literally have their future in their hands,” the release quotes Bynoe as saying.
Bynoe’s connection to the Georgetown community is said to be deeply personal. She left Georgetown as a young child when her family migrated to Canada but remained closely tied to her roots. She pursued her education within the Canadian school system, including post- secondary studies, where she developed a passion for service to others and chose the profession of social services. Before taking on her current role as CEO/Executive Director, Bynoe held similar leadership positions in several other human service organizations, the release states further. She built an extensive background in working with and mentoring vulnerable youth, and is equally passionate about helping them maximize their potential.
Bynoe’s commitment to community development is said to have earned her numerous awards and accolades, including the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. “I know my late mother Ulcina, a well-known philanthropist to the Georgetown area is beaming down as she strongly believed in the importance of education and in giving back to the community,” Bynoe reflected.
“This scholarship is a tribute to her legacy and my commitment to helping the next generation succeed.”
The selection of the six recipients was said to be challenging “due to the high caliber of all 30 applicants”.
“We were inspired by the dedication and potential shown by every student who applied. Although we could not award scholarships to everyone, we want to encourage all applicants to continue pursuing their educational goals. We see your hard work and believe in your future. The journey doesn’t end here,” Bynoe added.
The Foundation has indicated its intention to explore how it can mobilise additional resources and support to those who applied but did not receive a scholarship this year.
The scholarship is designed to support recipients throughout their high school journey as long as they maintain a certain academic standard.