Teacher Education Students receive Mustique Charitable Foundation bursaries

Students of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC), Division of Teacher Education (DTE), received bursaries from the Mustique Charitable Foundation (MCF) to support their current education journey.

During a brief ceremony on Thursday, October 30, 2025, bursaries valued at US $72,626 were presented to student-teachers enrolled in the college’s full-time Primary and Secondary Education programmes. The SVGCC said in a release that the bursaries are intended to assist the recipients with expenses related to transportation, meals, programme fees, and teaching practice.

At the ceremony, Dean of the DTE, Dr. Marise Butler, expressed gratitude to the MCF for its steadfast support of the Division and its students. She also encouraged recipients to be thoughtful and intentional in their use of the funds, reminding them that the bursary represents an investment in their personal and professional growth.

Deputy Director of the SVGCC, Veronica John-Luke, congratulated the awardees on reaching this stage of their academic journey and urged them to give their best effort as they prepare for their upcoming teaching practicum.

The SVGCC has thanked the Mustique Charitable Foundation for its ongoing partnership and contributions toward the development of future educators.