Androsia Scholarships 2022
/IFS is dedicated to working alongside the local community on Andros and our larger global community. All programming is meant to pursue our mission of providing environmental education, scientific research, and cultural awareness through experiential learning. In addition to our programming, we aim to give back to the community and our students as much as possible to expand our impact and create equal opportunities for young scholars.
One of the main ways IFS gives back is through our Androsia Scholarship Fund. All profits from the local Androsia wares and IFS branded merchandise sold at Forfar Field Station go directly to the Androsia Scholarship Fund. In 2022, two $1,000 scholarships were awarded to two local Androsians.
The first $1,000 scholarship was given to Isaac Barr. Isaac was the class Valedictorian and recent graduate of Huntley Christie High School. Here is his statement sharing his story and speaking directly to donors:
Isaac Barr
My name is Isaac Barr and I am a 17 year old recent graduate of Huntley P Christie High School and Class Valedictorian. I hope to enroll at the University of The Bahamas this fall semester to study and obtain a bachelor’s degree in Media Journalism and Mass Communication.
My utmost goal is to establish a public news blog that can be used to spread awareness of the issues my island of Andros is facing and to create a platform for the talents and resourcefulness of Androsians to be uncovered. Writing is my passion and I hope that in the near future I will be able to give back to my community by developing a Young Journalist Club in which senior high students will be able to establish a greater meaning for freedom of speech and become exposed to issues that are happening right here in our community. I am so grateful to have received this scholarship which will go towards helping me further my education.
-Isaac Barr
The second $1,000 scholarship was given to Paige Louis. She is a recent graduate of Huntley Christie High, where she achieved her National High School Diploma, as well as, top science, graphical communication, and business awards.
Paige louis
While growing up on the beautiful island of Andros, I've always had the desire to achieve more. I have worked extremely hard to have the opportunity to conquer my goals of attending Benedict College and achieving a 3.8 grade point average. It's my desire to study Theology and Psychology.
Being the eldest child, I want to pave the way for my younger siblings and be the first to graduate College. Another long-term goal of mine is to become a Professor, wife and mother. It's also my desire to be an entrepreneur, author, construct community centers, parks, libraries, host conferences, and donate my time, knowledge, skills and experiences to the different government educational institutions, and many other organizations. I can truly say that without God I wouldn't of made it this far, glory to God for all the great things he has done!
-Paige Louis
