Concordia Maritime (Bermuda) Ltd has provided three students with financial scholarships totalling $10,000.

Hannah Lampit, 19, Denzel Todd, 25, and Elijah Simmons, 24, will each receive more than $3,000 to help pursue marine- and maritime-related careers.

Angelique Burgess, chairwoman of the scholarship committee, said the scholarship programme began in 2011 after it was recognised that there were very few scholarships available in that area.

The company said in a press release: “Bermuda has maintained a rich maritime history that dates back to the 1700s and it is important that we continue to encourage students to gain qualifications in these areas.

“The scholarship committee would like to congratulate the students and wish them much success as they pursue their career aspirations.”

Ms Lampit graduated this year from Bermuda High School for Girls and will be attending Newcastle University to study a BSc (Honours) degree in marine biology. She will receive $3,500 per annum for the duration of the three-year programme.

Mr Todd is enrolled at Warsash Maritime Academy in the HND nautical science programme. He is completing the sea phase of his training where he is working on board the cruise liner Oceana. He will receive a one-time award of $3,250. Mr Simmons attends Northeast Maritime Institute and is pursuing an associate in applied nautical science. He will receive a one-time award of $3,250.