AGHS Association Makes Scholarship Available

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Friday, 18 May 2012 02:30

By caribarena news

Antigua St John's - “In Pursuit of Excellence” Scholarship is an annual scholarship programme celebrating and rewarding the excellence and leadership of youth, specifically those of the Antigua Girls’ High School (AGHS).

The scholarship is an annual programme designed and financed by the Antigua Girls’ High School Alumni Association New York - USA, Inc (AGHSAA), a not-for-profit organisation comprising of AGHS “old girls” living within the northeast tri-state area.

A release said, "It is with respect and appreciation for the foundational pillars established during their experience while at the AGHS that the group proudly seeks to give back to another generation through scholarship opportunities such as this."

The “In Pursuit of Excellence” Scholarship covers registration, tuition, books and related academic fees to assist the successful recipient to complete her studies at the Antigua State College for the required length of her chosen programme. (Be it at the Advance Level Department, the Department of Business, the Department of Engineering and Construction, the Pharmaceutical Department, or the School of Nursing).

Consequently, all AGHS fifth form students are invited to apply as they make the transition to tertiary education. Applications are available at the Antigua Girls’ High School and the Antigua and Barbuda Chamber of Commerce and Industry, St. John’s Street, with a submission deadline of June 15, 2011.

The process is coordinated by the AGHSAA NY Scholarship Committee with strong support from the AGHSAA NY Scholarship Selection Committee in Antigua. Final Selection will be conducted by the AGHSAA Scholarship Committee in New York comprising of Julie Romeo-Harvey, Megan Sampson, Ophetta David, Catherine Simon-Gordon, and chaired by Elouise Hill- Challenger.

The Antigua Girls’ High School Alumni Association New York-USA, Inc., under the leadership of Gloria Airall-Simon, is working closely with the principal of the AGHS, Yvette Samuel, to ensure its success.

To date, three girls have been awarded this scholarship and are continuing the tradition of excellence at the Antigua State College. Kaeiron Saunders-Rogers and Ashley Ford are scheduled to graduate from the A-Level Department later this year, while Janelle St Hill will be entering her second year within the A-level Department. All three young ladies are considered to be true ambassadors of this scholarship.

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