Division of Teacher Education Receives Over US $72,000 in Bursaries from Mustique Charitable Foundation 

By R. Butcher. Updated 4:52 p.m., Monday, November 3, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

The Mustique Charitable Foundation (MCF) has once again demonstrated its commitment to education by awarding bursaries totalling US $72,626 to student-teachers of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College’s (SVGCC) Division of Teacher Education (DTE).

During a brief ceremony held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, the bursaries were presented to student-teachers enrolled in the College’s full-time Primary and Secondary Education programmes. The funds are intended to assist recipients with expenses related to transportation, meals, programme fees and teaching practice.

Dean of the DTE, Dr Marise Butler, expressed gratitude to the MCF for its steadfast support of the Division and its students. She encouraged the recipients to be thoughtful and intentional in their use of the funds, emphasising that the bursary represents an investment in their personal and professional growth.

Deputy Director of the SVGCC, Mrs Veronica John-Luke, congratulated the awardees on reaching this stage of their academic journey and urged them to give their best as they prepare for their upcoming teaching practicum.

The SVGCC extended its appreciation to the Mustique Charitable Foundation for its continued partnership and contribution to the development of future educators in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

This information was provided by the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College.