St. George’s— To help meritorious students from Grenada pursue their highest studies, 1st-generation scholarships have been provided to 32 individuals under a special initiative undertaken by the Government of Grenada and Monroe University.
This scholarship was announced in December 2024 for the current academic year. The main idea behind providing this scholarship is to support meritorious students pursuing higher education at Monroe University.
The students are first-generation individuals and are the first in their families to pursue undergraduate degrees.
They were provided with the scholarships at a special ceremony held at the Grenade Trade Centre Annex on February 17, 2025.
The Grenadian Government had announced to undertake this special initiative to ensure that there is at least one graduate per household in the nation.
Under this scholarship, the selected student is provided with the tuition cost as well as accommodation for attending the degree program at Monroe University Saint Lucia on the New York campus.
The students who have received this scholarship stated that this was an opportunity for them to transform the lives of their families and have a positive impact on the local communities.
Speaking about the scholarship at Saint Andrew’s, Jesse Lit said that the program had provided him with a chance to study computer networks and become a cybersecurity expert. He said that on completion of his degree, he would be able to provide special services in the area of cybersecurity to the Government of Grenada and would even become eligible to seek jobs in other nations.
Journalism professional Reena Thomas, who at present is pursuing her course in business management with a minor in marketing, says that the scholarship will enhance her career, and she will be able to contribute to the growth of her family and the local community.
Aini Matthew from Saint John’s, who has also received this scholarship, said that it was a matter of great pride for her and her family, and now she will be able to pursue a specialized course in emergency and disaster management. She said that this would equip her to provide services to the people of the nation in the face of a natural disaster. She said that upon completion of her course, she would return to Grenada and serve the people.
Another recipient of the scholarship, Ronaldo Charles, who is now pursuing a course in computer networks and cybersecurity, said that it was like a dream come true for him and said that he planned to open a cybersecurity business in Grenada and help companies overcome cyber threats.
Meanwhile, the president of Monroe University, Mark Jerome, said that the university had launched this special initiative to help students from Grenada with their higher education. He said that the university wanted the students to succeed in their chosen field.
