LUCELEC’s Scholarships Recipients Among Top Performers – The Voice St. Lucia News
The St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) says it is proud to mark the 40th anniversary of its Scholarship Programme, a cornerstone of its Employee Benefits scheme. This milestone year, at its 17th annual Scholarship Social – an event in celebration of these scholars – a class of 39 scholarship recipients, including eleven incoming students whose CPEA scores ranged impressively from 84.6 to 93.4% were recognized.
Exclusively available to children of LUCELEC employees, the scholarship offers a comprehensive academic support package that includes the cost of approved textbooks, uniforms, stationery, school bags, school and facilities fees and one-time CPEA and CAPE exam fees.
During her review of student performance in the previous academic year, programme Chairperson, Alphia Felix welcomed the newest scholars with words of encouragement.
“Your performance in the CPEA has earned you an opportunity and we encourage you to maintain the high standard that brought you here today. Congratulations to all of you,” she says.
The 2024-2025 academic year saw seven scholarship students consistently meet or exceed the programme’s academic benchmarks. The Top Performing Secondary School student was Form Four student at the St Mary’s College Aiden George, who ended last term with a 94.41 GPA. Shernan Jankie was the Top Performing Tertiary student with a 3.70 GPA and The Most Improved Student was Alyssa Clery of the SDA Academy.
Speaking on the day’s theme, “Empowered by excellence: Spotlighting determination, resilience & economic determination” – LUCELEC’s Chief Strategy Officer Ian Peter encouraged the recipients to embrace a holistic view of excellence.
“Remember, being excellent isn’t just about getting top grades, it’s about being kind, helpful and determined no matter what. Keep chasing your goals, inspire friends and know we at LUCELEC are here rooting for you always. We’re really proud to celebrate with you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you do next.”
The key note speaker at the Scholarship Social was Sherlon Leon, a certified development coach and Head of Sales at Sagicor Saint Lucia. He was part of the company’s scholarship programme from 1994 to 1999.
“Remember today, remember you were honoured for your academic ability. You didn’t make it up, you achieved this. That means you can do it. And when the next challenge comes remember I can do this, I did this before. I have the ability to conquer what some people think is not conquerable. Parents, you, me – I am a parent myself; we play a crucial role. We’re not just providing financial support. We have the responsibility to help them recognize their unique strengths and abilities because you know what we have? We have this vantage point. We get to see them more than they see themselves.”
LUCELEC remains committed to nurturing academic excellence and personal growth through its Scholarship Programme, celebrating four decades of impact and inspiration.
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