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The Ministry of Education has announced the signing of a landmark agreement between the Government of Grenada and Monroe University to launch a transformative scholarship programme for first-generation Grenadian students.
The agreement includes the provision of fifty scholarships for three cohorts of first-generation students. The first cohort is expected to begin in January 2025, while the second cohort will begin in September 2025 or January 2026, and third in September 2026 or January 2027.
Students are also expected to benefit from various scholarship opportunities.
“It marks the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at fostering sustainable development through education. This collaboration underscores the Government’s commitment to addressing the advancement of higher education opportunities,” the Ministry said in a recent statement.
“Monroe University has a long and proud history of helping first-generation students successfully navigate through their university experience to earn their degree. The Government has a goal of having a university graduate in every household. This Agreement is intended to help meet that goal.”
Speaking at the signing ceremony, President of Monroe University, Marc Jerome, stated:
“We are honoured to partner with the Government of Grenada to invest in the scholarships and people of Grenada.”
Grenada Prime Minister, The Honourable Dickon Mitchell, highlighted the transformative power of education. He said:
“This scholarship programme is testimony to Monroe University’s commitment to affording Grenadian students the opportunity to pursue higher education. It represents a great step forward in our shared vision to empower our future leaders who will in turn help their communities and Grenada. We recognise that education can be quite costly and so this scholarship will allow students who otherwise may not have had the opportunity to pursue higher education.”
This collaboration aims to set a promising precedent and exemplify the power of collaboration in creating meaningful opportunities and transforming lives through education.
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