THREE ANTIGUAN SCHOLARS SECURE CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS

Three young Antiguans will pursue fully funded Masters Degrees in the United Kingdom after securing the prestigious Chevening Scholarships.

The three young women pictured above are Jeniece St. Romain, Sharifa George, and Malaeka Goodwin.

Antiguan and Barbudan winner Jeniece St. Romain will pursue International Trade Law at the University of Leeds, while Sharifa George will be at the University of Sussex reading for a Masters in Strategic Marketing. The third scholar is Malaeka Goodwin who will pursue Forensic Accounting at the University of Portsmouth.

The announcement was made by British High Commissioner, His Excellency Scott Furssedonn-Wood on Thursday.

Resident British Commissioner Lindsy Thompson has encouraged the awardees to give their best efforts while on scholarship.

Fifteen scholarships in total were awarded to prospective students across the Eastern Caribbean.