The Grace, Kennedy Foundation has awarded scholarships to four tertiary-level students for the 2004- 2005 academic year, Grace, Kennedy announced last week.

The four students are Dwayne Burrowes, Franklyn Anderson, Anthony Oakley and Jodie Taylor.

Burrowes received the Bruce Rickards Scholarship, established in 2002 and offered to graduates of Rickards’s alma mater, Kingston College.

Rickards, a former director of Grace, Kennedy and Company Limited and the Grace, Kennedy Foundation, died in 2002.

Burrowes is currently in Trinidad pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

While at Kingston College, he performed well in academics and was seen as a role model and motivator among his peers. He gained nine passing grades, including four distinctions and four credits, at the CXC/O’ Level examinations and went on to sixth form.

Burrowes was chosen as head boy for the year 2003/2004 and was also actively involved in the Inter-School Christian Fellowship Club. He served as president of the Kingston College group as well as the western region.

Anderson, the recipient of the Carlton Alexander Memorial Scholarship, is currently embarking on a Bachelor of Science degree in Banking and Finance in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of the West Indies, Mona.

A past student of Jamaica College, Anderson has made a significant mark both academically and in the school community as he was considered a well-rounded student. He achieved success in his CXC/O’ Levels including three distinctions and three credits, as well as excellent passes in his A’ Levels.

At Jamaica College, Anderson was involved in the Student Council, Magazine Committee, Inter-School Christian Fellowship Club, rugby and represented the school in track & field.

He represented Jamaica in the 2004 CARIFTA games where he won the gold medal for the pole vault. Anderson hopes to become the first Jamaican Olympian in this event.

Taylor, Grace, Kennedy Scholar, is currently pursuing a Medical Science degree at the University of the West Indies, Mona.

She pursued her secondary education at Hampton High School and received excellent passes in her CAPE examinations in four courses. She was involved in the Science Club, Inter-School Christian Fellowship Club, Quiz Club, the Literary and Debating clubs, and the Spanish Club. She enjoys reading, writing, singing, and socialising.

Taylor’s dream is to become a medical doctor, and she intends to do research on Systematic Lupus Erythematosus, study veterinary science, build an animal sanctuary and make contributions to assist Jamaican students who have dreams but may not have any help to source them.

Oakley, this year’s Grace, Kennedy University (UTech) recipient, is a former Titchfield High School student and is presently studying accounting at the University of Technology.

While at Titchfield, Oakley performed well in his academics, receiving three units of the CAPE examinations, as well as passes in nine CXC/ O’ Level subjects. He was involved in the 4H Club, the Police Youth Club and was the captain of the cricket team. He believes that education is a great avenue through which to achieve a successful life.