MEDIA

08 Jul 2025

Saint Lucia Cruise Port Awards Four Full Scholarships to Exceptional Students

Today, Saint Lucia Cruise Port proudly awarded four full scholarships to exceptional Saint Lucian students under the Saint Lucia Cruise Port Scholarship program. Launched on February 13, 2025, this initiative was designed to empower Saint Lucian nationals with access to world-class education. The program offers financial assistance to undertake undergraduate degree programs in a field of their choice at accredited institutions in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, or any University of the West Indies (UWI) campus.

The comprehensive scholarships cover all major expenses, including tuition, accommodation, books, meals, and round-trip airfare for up to four years of study.

The 2025 scholarship recipients are:
• Daena Fontenelle – University of Waterloo, Canada
• Shiloh Frederick – Eastern Illinois University, USA
• Giddel Nicholas – Florida State University, USA
• Jonelle Vitalis – University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados

The official award ceremony was attended by:
• Mr. Lancelot Arnold, Director of GPH Eastern Caribbean and General Manager of Saint Lucia Cruise Port
• Dr. Sean Matthew, Chairman of the Board, Saint Lucia Cruise Port
• Ms. Althea Emmanuel, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training

As expressed by Ms. Emmanuel “Today’s ceremony represents not only a personal milestone for our scholarship recipients, but also a broader commitment to national progress. When the private sector joins hands with public institutions to invest in human capital, we lay the groundwork for a more inclusive, empowered, and prosperous Saint Lucia.”

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Arnold emphasized the transformative power of the scholarship program, stating, “By investing in the education of our young people, we are making it possible for them to travel, immerse themselves in a new culture, and gain the knowledge and skills necessary to help transform our island.”

He further reaffirmed the Saint Lucia Cruise Port team’s commitment to national development. “At Saint Lucia Cruise Port, our guiding principle is ‘Investing in People.’ This is a value held deeply by every member of our team. We are committed to supporting Saint Lucians both on and off the cruise port. We are honoured to provide this opportunity and look forward to many more years of empowering our youth and investing in the future of Saint Lucia.”

The Saint Lucia Cruise Port Scholarship is part of a long-term vision to provide meaningful contributions to sustainable growth and community development in Saint Lucia. Saint Lucia Cruise Port encourages all eligible students to apply for the 2026 Saint Lucia Cruise Port Scholarship and looks forward to continuing its support of the next generation of Saint Lucian leaders.