Education

Ministry announces scholarships

Published

1 year ago

April 6, 2023

Deandrea Hamilton

Dana Malcolm

Staff Writer

#TurksandCaicos, April 6, 2023 – The Ministry of Education has revealed the scholarship opportunities for the academic year 2023/24, in keeping with its new system. The ministry says available are:

Special Financial Assistance Awards 2023 – National Scholars

These will be awarded to the four best performing students at the national level in CXCs and IGCSEs. THREE Turks and Caicos Islanders and ONE British Overseas Territory Citizen will be awarded a maximum of $40,000.

Standard Financial Assistance Awards 2023

This category covers a range of awards including Cadet financial Assistance; the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College Academic Excellence Award and more under which:

Selected Turks and Caicos Islanders will receive a maximum of $30,000 – $35,000 depending on the area of study,
Partial assistance is also available for Islanders up to a maximum of $25,000 depending on the areas of study.

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Special Education Needs Assistance Awards 2023

THREE Turks and Caicos Islanders who qualify as special needs students based on the Special Needs Education Policy 2016, will be awarded a maximum of $25,000.

Athletic Financial Assistance Awards 2023

THREE Turks and Caicos Islanders who are student athletes and meet the minimum requirements of the TCI National Financial Assistance Award Policy, will be afforded the opportunity to study in an area of their choosing at an accredited Institution with a maximum scholarship of $30,000.

An exhaustive list of instructions criteria and absorbable awards are available on the TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS’ SCHOLARSHIP SECRETARIAT website. The deadline for applications is May 31st.

Magnetic Media wishes all 2023/24 scholars the best in their scholarship applications.

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Senior Teacher Endorses Robot to Assist in Educating Infant and Primary School Students

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1 day ago

April 18, 2024

Shanieka

KINGSTON, April 17 (JIS):

Senior Teacher at Alpha Infant School, Sabrina Raymond-Hunter, has endorsed the ‘ICHEETAH’ robot, a smart educational AI-powered tool that will advance the way young children learn and interact with technology.

The robot, developed by CHEETAH Toys and More, LLC, is designed to engage and educate children at the infant and early-primary levels of education in a fun and interactive manner, supporting their cognitive development and preparing them for future academic success.

Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on April 16, Mrs. Raymond-Hunter recognised the potential of this cutting-edge technology and its ability to enhance the learning experience for young children.

“I am really excited about this product. I was able to get this into my classroom of 23 students and they are super excited about this. We have had it for three weeks and this is a game changer,” she said.

The Senior Teacher, who also serves as the school’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Designate, added that the students’ learning has been enhanced since incorporating the technology into her teaching.

“It has enhanced it a lot because you know the boys, especially, once they are happy and find something that is fun, they will want to do it. My boys started off a little bit rocky, but since they got this robot, they are spelling, identifying words and reading,” she noted.

Having yielded positive results from utilising the technology, Mrs. Raymond-Hunter is encouraging other schools who are not yet on board to do so.

“I’m encouraging all the other schools to get on board, and if for any reason you need a demonstration, come to Alpha. I’ll show you exactly how we use it to get our students on board and on level with everyone else. Learning should be fun, and with iCHEETAH it definitely is,” she shared.

The robot is outfitted with several interactive features, including voice recognition, games, and educational content, making learning engaging and exciting for young learners.

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HACKATHON TO EMPOWER CARIBBEAN GIRLS TO BECOME LEADERS IN STEM SECTOR

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4 days ago

April 16, 2024

Shanieka

KINGSTON, April 12 (JIS):

eLearning Jamaica Company Limited (e-LJAM) has partnered with local educational technology company, STEAMHouse, in hosting this year’s Crea+her Girls in ICT Hackathon, which began on April 11 and will end on April 16.

The virtual hackathon seeks to empower Caribbean girls aged 13 to 18 years to become leaders and accomplished professionals in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) industry.

Chief Executive Officer of e-LJAM, Andrew Lee, said the initiative allows participants to acquire skills through a hands-on approach.

“It is imperative that we actively engage girls to participate in STEM. Historically, girls have been under-represented in this field and, of course, this deprives us of diversity. Our females are extremely talented and when we include them, we get a broader perspective,” Mr. Lee told JIS News.

e-LJAM is the State agency with responsibility for promoting integration and infusion of technology in the public education system.

Founder of STEAMHouse, Godiva Golding, told JIS News that approximately 15 teams representing groups of three to five students signed up for the hackathon.

The participants are being guided to develop innovative solutions combining themes such as telecommunications, cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence, focusing on areas like education, environmental sustainability and preserving cultural heritage.

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Their prototypes will be evaluated on April 18 and the top-10 creations will be presented on April 25, which is being recognised as International Girls in ICT Day under the theme ‘Leadership’.

Ms. Golding is pleased to have e-LJAM as the title sponsor for the hackathon and other events around International Girls in ICT Day.

“We could not think of a better partner than e-LJAM. They have been at the forefront and have done great work over the years. Having a partner with the leadership of Mr. Lee on board is just the icing on top to ensure that this is a successful series of events,” Ms. Golding said.

A special school tour will also be conducted. At least 500 girls are expected to benefit from this programme, which will offer interactive sessions and networking opportunities with accomplished women leaders in the technology field.

Additionally, the participants will have the chance to develop vital skills, such as public speaking, strategic thinking, and confidence-building.

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Efforts to deliver education to Children in Haiti – Schools still closed

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6 days ago

April 14, 2024

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Rashaed Esson

Staff Writer

#Haiti#Education, April 9, 2024 – With schools across Haiti still shut down due to intense gang violence, UNICEF is making efforts to deliver education to students, working with the Ministry of Education. They are trying to deliver distance learning through radio, television and e-learning platforms and right now, solutions are being explored through Haiti’s national radio station. Announced in a press release by UN News on April 7, this comes as UN agencies warned that Haitian children are suffering from not just a lack of education but also primary exposure to violence.