ST. PHILIP’S SOUTH, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA – A significant educational milestone has been achieved in the St. Philip’s South Constituency as Senator Hon. Kiz Johnson, ABLP Caretaker, revealed that four exceptional candidates have been selected for the constituency’s Scholarship Programme. These scholars will pursue their academic ambitions at the prestigious University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus (UWI FIC).
The scholarship initiative, which initially announced five available awards, generated substantial interest among constituency residents, demonstrating a strong community commitment to educational advancement. After implementing a meticulous and competitive evaluation process, four applicants successfully met all established criteria for the program’s inaugural cohort, which is scheduled to commence in the near future.
Senator Johnson originally unveiled this educational initiative on December 12, 2025, as part of her comprehensive strategy to enhance learning opportunities and develop human capital within St. Philip’s South. The program reflects her philosophical commitment to education as a transformative force, with Senator Johnson emphasizing: ‘Education possesses the profound power to transform families, communities, and individual destinies. The people of St. Philip’s South merit every opportunity to achieve upward mobility and realize their full potential.’
The successful scholarship recipients who will participate in the 10-week academic program include:
– Ruetoya Browne
– Egypt Emanuel
– Carlene Thomas
– D’Hijah Matthew
Senator Johnson extended her congratulations to the selected candidates, acknowledging their achievement in meeting the program’s rigorous standards. She encouraged them to approach their educational journey with dedication, academic discipline, and self-assurance as pioneering participants in this constituency-based initiative.
The Senator also expressed genuine appreciation to all applicants who sought consideration for the St. Philip’s South (SPS) Scholarship Programme, noting that the robust response demonstrated a clear constituency-wide commitment to educational advancement and professional development.
In recognition of collaborative support, Senator Johnson specifically thanked Dr. Dave Ray, Diaspora Liaison, for his valuable contributions to the scholarship program. She simultaneously issued an open invitation to potential donors and organizational partners to assist in expanding the initiative’s reach. Senator Johnson has articulated ambitious plans to scale the program throughout the coming months, thereby enabling additional beneficiaries to receive support in subsequent cohorts.
‘The overwhelming response to this initiative confirms our constituency’s deep hunger for educational opportunities and personal growth,’ Senator Johnson observed. ‘Through sustained partnerships and community support, this scholarship program will evolve into a robust and enduring pathway toward opportunity and advancement for the people of St. Philip’s South.’