Three students have won Bermuda Government Scholarships as they prepare to begin their studies overseas.

Hannah Eve Marshall, Shanyce Morris and Bakari Simons receive funding towards the cost of their tuition and accommodation, up to an annual maximum of $35,000, for a period of up to four years.

Ms Marshall plans to attend Stanford University in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, to become a Doctor of Medicine, eventually specialise in cardiology with the hope of returning to practise as Bermuda’s first female cardiologist.

Ms Morris plans to study Politics and International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science and hopes to eventually influence Bermuda’s youth to actively engage in local and international issues to equip themselves for leadership in the future.

Mr Simons is currently enrolled on the four-year vocational integrated Master’s Degree programme at the British School of Osteopathy and aims to become the first Bermudian-born osteopath.

In total, the education ministry funds 24 Bermuda Government Scholarships, including four new awards: technical and vocational and exceptional student awards, achievement and merit scholarships. Overall, the Bermuda Government issued scholarships and awards to students valued at a total of $1.1 million.

Education minister Diallo Rabain said in a statement: “Further education is very important in today’s changing and diverse global economy. The Government supports all areas of learning and will continue to provide the financial support that our students need as they pursue higher levels of educational growth.”

First-time recipients of the Minister’s Scholarships and Awards:

Minister’s Achievement Scholarship for graduating public school students, valued at $25,000 for overseas postsecondary study:

Cyana Burgess graduated from The Berkeley Institute and The Bermuda College Dual Enrollment Programme. She will be attending Georgia State University where she will pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and Statistics, majoring in Actuarial Science.

Jair Phillips is a graduate of CedarBridge Academy. He will be attending Sheridan College where he will be pursuing an Advanced Diploma in Electromechanical Engineering Technology.

Minister’s Merit Scholarship for graduating senior school students in financial need, valued at $25,000 for overseas postsecondary study:

Etteleon Burchall successfully graduated from The Berkeley Institute and The Bermuda College Dual Enrollment Programme. She will be attending Spelman College where she will pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. She is planning a career in Medical Pathology and Medical Research.

Savannah Loder is a graduate of Saltus Grammar School. She will be attending the Ryerson University where she will be pursuing a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Sociology. She is planning a career in Child and Adolescent Therapy and Counseling.

Minister’s Technical and Vocational Award for graduating public school students or recent public school alumni attending Bermuda College with a strong interest in technical and vocational studies, valued at $25,000 for overseas postsecondary study:

Dominic Tessitore, a graduate of The Berkeley Institute and the Bermuda College. He will be entering his Junior Year at Georgia State University where he will continue his pursuit of a BSc Computer Information Systems

Minister’s Exceptional Student Award for graduating students or school leavers with disabilities, valued at $5,000 for local postsecondary study and $25,000 for overseas postsecondary study:

Samuel Booth a graduate of the Bermuda Institute will be attending Franciscan University of Steubenville in pursuit of a Bachelors in Business Management majoring in Accounting.

Sophie Isaac is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree programme in Management majoring in Business Studies at Bermuda College through the Mount Saint Vincent University partnership programme.

Teacher Training Award:

Tori Cariah pursuing Early Childhood Education at Georgia State University

Diarra Franks pursuing World History degree at University of Manchester

Jordan Renfroe who is pursuing a degree in Music Education at Acadia University

Mature Student Award:

Janae Armstrong, pursuing BA Business Administration at Mount Saint Vincent University partnership with Bermuda College

Roche Wolffe pursuing BA Business Administration at American InterContinental University

Quin sae Smith pursuing MSc Digital Library Management at University of Sheffield

Further Education Awards:

Jadiyah Bailey

Antonio Bailey

Jade Belboda

Doreen Burgess

Joshua Dialli

Crystal Dill

Arriek Douglas

Jamila Eve-Cann

Kristin Gibbons

Jameko Gomes

Chantae Hollis

Cholae Martin

Esran Phillips

Ezzarha Shakir

Sihle Sharieff-Hayward

Kendra Simons

Gilat Smith

Azra Smith

Precious Smith

Shakeela Smith

Rajah Steede

Janay Trott