Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (‘BELCO’ or the ‘Company’) today advised that the deadline to apply for the Company’s scholarship opportunities that are available to Bermudian students is April 30, 2022.
The Llewellyn Vorley Engineering Scholarship provides the recipient the opportunity to further their knowledge in engineering fields and to share knowledge and experience with the Company and wider community. The BELCO Scholarship Selection Committee’s objective is to increase the number of qualified Bermudian Engineers participating in the field and ensure assistance for recipients’ educational endeavours.
The four-year scholarship award is $25,000 per annum.
The BELCO STEM Education Awards are open to students studying for an undergraduate degree in science, technology, engineering and math (“STEM”), the number of awards and value, between $2,500 and $20,000, will be at the discretion of the Committee.
These awards are for a first degree and are awarded for one academic year only. Candidates must have provisional acceptance or notification to an accredited educational institution.
In accordance with the vision, mission, values, and stewardship of BELCO,
The A.T. Oughton Post Graduate Business and Finance Scholarship aims to increase the number of qualified Bermudians in the business or finance fields. These academic fields are particularly important to fulfil BELCO’s leadership requirements, so that the Company can meet the commitment to be Bermuda’s trusted and preferred provider of energy and infrastructure solutions.
The scholarship is valued up to $25,000.00 for one year and will be granted to a suitable candidate studying for a graduate degree in a business or finance discipline.
The C. Eugene Cox Post Graduate Environmental Studies and Sustainability Scholarship is valued up to $25,000.00 for one year.
BELCO is committed to a sustainable energy future and this scholarship will increase the number of qualified Bermudian Engineers so that the Company can achieve its sustainability goals. The scholarship will be granted to a suitable candidate studying for a graduate degree in Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Engineering, Environmental Studies and Information Technology, related discipline.
BELCO President Wayne Caines said: “At BELCO we are building a sustainable energy Company that will require new knowledge and skills from our employees and these scholarships are critical for our future development.
We are also continuing our long and distinguished record of giving back to the community, especially by providing scholarships and awards to young Bermudians. With the deadline to apply for our scholarships fast approaching,
I encourage those interested in these fields and who are motivated to build a career at a great Company to submit an application so that the next generation of Bermudians will have the knowledge and skills to help us achieve our future sustainability goals.”
To apply or for more info go to belco.bm/scholarships
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