THE Centre for Guyanese Progress has issued scholarships to three students of St George’s High School – Curwin Glasgow, Ezekiel Pellew and Sierra Samuels.  

They were selected for their sporting and academic performances and the enormous economic challenges they face, the entity stated in a release.

The students, who have shown significant potential in sports, have been doing well but have been handicapped holistically owing to economic and financial difficulties they have been encountering.

The scholarship, an initiative of a teacher at the school, Mashaka Scott, was presented yesterday after a brief ceremony.

Acting head teacher, Donna Zammett said that she was moved by the performances and significant potential of the students, so she endorsed the initiative and the request was made to the NGO for assistance.

“These three students have been doing very well but because of the difficulties and challenges that they are faced with, it’s very hard for their parents to take care of their academic pursuits,” Zammett said.

She said she was pleased with the response. It demonstrated its founders’ genuine interest in education and sport development.

“I was moved by the instant positive response and to see that they were readily prepared to come on board to lend valuable support. That stood out in my mind.

“I trust that others would emulate the efforts and actions of these young men as it is an indication that we still have persons in this country who care about the growth and development of others, especially our children,” Zammett added.

Miss Scott said that the students will receive support in acquiring school texts, sporting gear, stationery, books and financial assistance in getting to and from school.

“I was pleased with the package that was put together for the students and I trust that other persons, companies and organisations would seek to come on board and help so that we can reach more students as I can tell you that there are quite a number of students who definitely need the assistance that these students are receiving,” she said.

Scott said the students were elated to have received the support and help.

“The parents are extremely happy as it is certainly a significant help to them especially in a time like this and further the students themselves know that they can achieve more because of the support and assistance, which should result in better and improved grades resulting in a more rounded individual,” Scott said.

Gavin, speaking at the presentation, said that they started the NGO with the intention of providing needed help. They were approached and immediately agreed to help, recognising that education is one of the most important pillars in society. He said that they will continue to support similar initiatives and projects, stressing that they welcome requests and would seek to assist as much as they can.

The three students, expressed their thanks and gratitude, while reminding their head teacher that they will not disappoint them as they are focussed on doing their best.