Dickson Methodist School students receive scholarships

STUDENTS of the Dickson Methodist School, as well as the Dickson community, last week received a boost from the St. Matthias Charitable Inc. The charity, led by Pastor Robert McBarnett, on August 16, 2024, handed over six scholarships to students of the school and bag packs with school supplies to all students of the school and the community.

McBarnett said he is pleased to give back to the Vincentian community and particularly to Dickson. He said the scholarships collectively are valued at EC$ 30,000.00, noting that once the students continue to meet the requirements of the scholarships, the scholarships will continue to be given for 10 years, five while in primary school, and five in secondary school.

McBarnett said the organization annually hosts two events- a prayer breakfast and a dinner, to raise funds to give back to the Vincentian society.

He expressed gratitude to Dr. Judy Grant who funded two of the scholarships, and to everyone who assisted the organization, expressing the hope to expand the programme to assist more students throughout the country.

Senior Education Officer, Elspeth Adams, thanked the St. Matthias Charity Inc for assisting the students of the Dickson Methodist School and the Dickson community. She congratulated the students, and urged them to use the donations wisely. She said the donations are a symbol of hope and substantial investment of the St. Matthias Inc. to their education. Adams also encouraged the students to give back to their community when they succeed in the future.