Androsia Scholarships 2023
/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 2023, two $1,000 scholarships were awarded to two local Androsians.
The first $1,000 scholarship was given to Lavon Butler. He was the class Salutatorian and recent graduate of Huntley Christie High School. Here is his statement sharing his story and speaking directly to donors:
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“My name is Lavon Butler. I am a 16-year-old graduate of the class of 2023 of the Huntley Christie High School and Class of 2023 Salutatorian. I intend to enroll at Talladega College in Alabama this fall semester. While there, I will study and obtain a Bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Systems.After obtaining this degree I intend to become a software engineer where I can increase efficiency or manage networks or databases. As the digital world grows the need for computer scientists continues to grow. I also intend to bring my talents back to The Bahamas. I hope that I can make an impact toward the development and modernization of my country.” - Lavon Butler
The second $1,000 scholarship was given to Calvernique Marshall who is also a recent graduate of Huntley Christie High School and planning to become a meteorologist.
“My name is Calvernique Marshall, a recent graduate student of the Huntley Christie High School where I served as a senior prefect and placed fourth overall in the class of 2023. I am striving to become a meteorologist, and have taken various steps to achieve that goal. Currently, I am enrolled in the newly formed Meteorology Cadet Program and that has given me the necessary knowledge I need for my career. I wish to attend college/university in order to obtain my degree in science. After that chapter, I hope to return to The Bahamas and seek to become the first top female meteorologist in the country. I am committed to my goals, and expect great things from myself.” - Calvernique Marshall
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