Demerara Bank Limited has hosted its annual Bursary Awards Programme for students who have excelled at the recently concluded National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations.
This programme has highlighting yet another important achievement in Demerara Bank’s continuous commitment to advancing education and fostering the growth of young individuals.
The awardees posing with Demerara Bank CEO Pravinchandra Dave and General Manager Dowlat Parbhu
Originally crafted to inspire students benefitting from Kids Savings Accounts, this initiative has proven to be a resounding success in empowering high-achieving individuals, encouraging them to continue their journey towards enhanced personal and academic growth.
Some of the students who have been awarded posed with representatives of Demerara Bank
At the awards ceremony, held on November 3, 2023, a total of 18 students who demonstrated exceptional success in the NGSA and CSEC examinations were each rewarded with a prize in the form of a monetary grant.
During the ceremony, the awardees had the opportunity to hear from a previous bursary award recipient, Miss Dolai, who encouraged them to persist in their pursuit of education.
They also received valuable insights from the former Headmistress of Graham’s Hall Primary School, Amanda Ram, who urged them to seize control of their destinies and remain resilient in the face of challenges.
In his address to the awardees, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Bank, Pravinchandra Dave, emphasized the vital roles that culture, attitude, and tenacity play in fostering the growth and development of any individual. He encouraged all students to pursue their unique aspirations and chart their individual paths, while also cautioning parents against making career choices for their children, as the uniqueness of each individual must be recognised.
Further, he remarked that their outstanding achievements represent not just their hard work and dedication, but also the unwavering support they have received from their families, teachers, and the community at large.
“As the achievements of these exceptional awardees are celebrated, we look forward to their promising futures, and extend our heartfelt congratulations to all students as they continue striving for excellence in all of their future academic pursuits,” the bank related.
