GDF presents Bursaries to 28 students

Georgetown: Amba Skeete, Faith Albert, and Tyrese Fortune were the top three awardees of the Guyana Defence Force 2015 Bursaries. They were among the 28 students who received awards valued $25,000 each. The Bursaries are presented annually to the children of Officers, Other Ranks and civilian employees of the Force who successfully complete the National Grade Six Examinations and gain places at secondary schools.
Deputy Chief of Staff, Colonel Kemraj Persaud, congratulated the awardees and their parents for the hard work and dedication which has resulted in success. “As products of families associated with the military, your success at this level is a demonstration that you are taking advantage of the opportunities available to you. These awards are meant to assist with your continued academic development. Your continued association with us will, most likely result in the inculcation of qualities such as loyalty, honesty, the determination to give of your best, being professional in your approach to what you undertake, and the embrace of excellence. The GDF is proud to be able to be involved in your development as young people and, we anticipate your continued growth throughout your sojourn at secondary school,” he said. “I urge you to embrace attributes such as respect for your own selves and for authority, punctuality; to develop a sense of belonging and camaraderie and to learn and practice time management. These are all important for your academic development. To the parents, continue to be steadfast and unstinting in your support. Your children are embarking on another critical phase in their academic learning. Help them to help you stay the proud parents you are,” he added.
Top Awardee, Amba Skeete moved the vote of thanks on behalf of the awardees. “We are thankful to God who has made this all possible; to our parents who continue to love, care for and support us and to the GDF for presenting us with these Bursaries,” she said.
The GDF began awarding Bursaries 1974 and this group of awardees brings the number of recipients over the years, to 842. Awardees have generally done exceedingly well, going beyond secondary school to a gain university education, and, others who also excelled became serving members of the Force. The GDF congratulates all the recipients of the 2015 Bursaries and wishes them much success in the future.