THE State-owned petroleum refinery, Petrojam Limited, has again awarded four five-year scholarships to the top-performing Primary Exit Profile (PEP) students from Greenwich Primary and St Andrew Primary schools.

Now in its 18th year of rewarding outstanding students from its adopted neighbouring institutions, Petrojam reaffirmed its commitment to supporting education and empowering Jamaica’s youth through its scholarship programme.

Over the years, Petrojam has provided more than 50 scholarships to deserving students, consistently investing in education and nurturing young talent in Jamaica.

This year’s scholarship recipients are Kaylia Walters from St Andrew Primary School, who has matriculated to Holy Childhood High School, and Kevin Nelson, who earned a place at Excelsior High School. Jhenella Robinson from Greenwich Primary School is also set to attend Holy Childhood High School, while Jhonty Smith will begin his journey at St Andrew Technical High School, rounding out this year’s cohort of scholars.

According to Petrojam, it is proud to support these bright, young minds transitioning from primary to secondary education with an annual tuition support of $60,000 towards their tuition, a new laptop, and school supplies.

Speaking at the official awards luncheon recently, Telroy Morgan, Petrojam’s general manager, expressed his pride in the success of the scholarship programme.

“At Petrojam, we believe that education is the key to unlocking the full potential of our nation’s youth. Our scholarship programme not only provides financial support but also inspires and motivates our young people to strive for excellence. We are incredibly proud of this year’s awardees and excited to see them continue their academic journey,” said Morgan.

In addition to the financial support, each scholarship awardee is assigned a mentor to guide them through their academic journey. Furthermore, the students attend Petrojam’s Homework Centre twice weekly, providing them with a structured environment to complete assignments, receive tutoring, and build essential study skills.

Continuing the celebrations, Petrojam also acknowledged the outstanding achievements of the 2019-2024 scholarship awardees who recently completed their Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations.

Jeffrey Matthews, a student of Kingston College, who obtained six grade ones and two grade twos, and Amanda Jodi Hunt, of St Andrew High School for Girls, who achieved eight grade ones, were described as shining examples of what can be accomplished with hard work, dedication, and the support of a programme of this magnitude.

Morgan added, “Seeing our past scholarship recipients’ exceptional results reinforce why we do what we do. They have set a high standard for what is possible with determination and support. Their success stories testify to the value of investing in education and the bright futures it can unlock. This is the impact we want to have on our youth, and we remain committed to nurturing the next generation of scholars, leaders, and innovators.”

Providing support to some 20 students each year, with an annual investment of just under $3 million, Petrojam said it remains committed to fostering educational excellence and championing the transformative power of education to shape a better future for Jamaica.