Belco has awarded more than $202,000 in scholarship funding to help 20 students to pursue further education.

The Belco Educational Awards programme, which was launched in the early 1980s, support students pursuing an undergraduate degree in a Stem field, recognising each scholar's desire to further their knowledge and providing an opportunity for their insight and experience to be shared within the company and the wider community.

Awards range in value from $5,000 to $10,000 for a first degree at an accredited institution.

This year's recipients are pursuing degrees across engineering, physics, mathematics and computer science, at institutions spanning Bermuda's traditional academic partners in the UK, Canada and the US.

Seth Hardtman is the recipient of the Hon C Eugene Cox Post-Graduate Environmental Studies and Sustainability & Development Scholarship, valued at $25,000 for one year. He is pursuing a Master of Civil Engineering degree at North Carolina State University.

Isaiah Fraser is the recipient of the Llewellyn Vorley Engineering Scholarship, valued at $25,000 for four years. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at Nova Southeastern University.

Jamin Fubler is the recipient of the Electrical Engineering Scholarship, valued at $25,000 for two years. He will study for a Master of Electrical Power Systems at the University of Birmingham.

Laureno Lima, a Belco employee, is the recipient of the D Pimentel Internal Scholarship, valued at $12,500 for four years. The award reflects Belco's commitment to investing in its employees' growth and development. He is studying for a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Walden University.

Belco Stem Educational Awards — $10,000

Za'Nyah Khan, Bachelor of Science in Physics, Athabasca University

Anaya West, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Dalhousie University

Jack Dallas, MEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath

Gabrielle Turchiaro, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Western Ontario

Belco Stem Educational Awards — $7,500

Einnajae Caines, BSc (Hons) in Mathematics, Nottingham Trent University

Azari Easton, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Dalhousie University

Leona Trott, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Louisiana State University

Gabriel Booth, BEng (Hons) in Nuclear Engineering, Ontario Tech

Christopher Pitcher, MEng in Mechanical Engineering, University of Plymouth

Rachael Betschart, BEng in Mechanical Engineering, University of Exeter

Belco Stem Educational Awards — $5,000

Samantha Rance, BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, University of Brighton

Neriah Bean, Bachelor of Applied Mathematics, Oakwood University

Seth Daniels, MEng in Aerospace Engineering, University of the West of England, Bristol

Riccai Allen, Bachelor of Commerce in Technology Management, Ontario Tech

Davis Barnes, Bachelor of Commerce in Finance, St. Mary's University

Simeon Hayward, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, High Point University