Bank of Bermuda Foundation Scholarship Reception 10th August, 2017 Bank of Bermuda Foundation Education Committee Members DENNIS TUCKER Chairman RENEE BULLOCK-CANN Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management and Marketing, HSBC NEA DIXON Senior Consultant, Performance Solutions Ltd. MARGARET HALLETT Retired Principal, Somersfield Academy CRAIG TUCKER Retired Banking Professional KIM PRATT Senior Trust Officer, Butterfield Trust (Bermuda) Limited TIM MARSHALL Consultant, Marshall Diel & Myers Limited Bank of Bermuda Foundation Sir John W. Cox Bank of Bermuda Foundation Eldon H. Trimingham University Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies 2017 Business Post Graduate Studies Scholarship 2017 Awarded annually to a Bermudian pursuing Postgraduate Awarded annually to a Bermudian proceeding with post education overseas and is valued at BD$30,000 per annum graduate business studies overseas and is valued at BD$30,000 for up to four years. This year three 1 year scholarships are per annum for up to two years. This year two 1 year being offered to deserving applicants. scholarships are being offered to deserving applicants. The 2017 Bank of Bermuda Foundation Sir John W. Cox University The 2017 Bank of Bermuda Foundation Eldon H. Trimingham Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies has been awarded to Business Scholarship for post graduate studies has been awarded Mark Amaral, Asha Hoyte and Morrissa Tucker. to Tyler Owen and Dayshalee Smith. Mark Amaral – PhD Security Science - Tyler Owen – MBA Business - Ivey Business University College London School at the University of Western Ontario Mark received a Bachelor of Science with a Tyler received a Bachelor of Science, Risk major in Biological Science and a minor in Management and Insurance from St. John’s Sociology from the University of Guelph, a University, completed The Royal Military Master’s Degree in Forensic Science from Academy Sandhurst Territorial Army the University of Strathclyde in Scotland and Commissioning Course and has most recently is now pursuing a PhD at the University been employed by XL Catlin as Assistant Vice College London. His most memorable accomplishment was President, Professional Lines. Tyler is married and has two children being invited to deliver a keynote presentation on his research and looks forward to completing his Master’s in Business at the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society 23rd Administration. International Symposium on the Forensic Sciences. Dayshalae Smith – MA Accounting - Asha Hoyte – MSc Psychology of Education University of Birmingham - University College London Dayshalae graduated with a Bachelor in Asha received a Bachelor of Science with Accounting and Finance from Birmingham Honours in Psychology from the University City University and is currently registered with of Kent. She has a distinct passion for the New York’s Accountancy Board, having one subject of psychology of education. She more exam to complete, in order to receive plans to use the knowledge from educational her CPA designation. She hopes to gain work and child psychology to create multi- experience in the KPMG UK office following completion of her dimensional curriculum that takes into account children’s Master’s, before returning to Bermuda. developmental trajectory as well as their individual psychological wellbeing. Bank of Bermuda Foundation Financial Services Scholarship 2017 Morrissa Tucker – MA Social Work - Rutgers University Offered as a commitment to advancing and developing Bermudians within the financial services industry in Bermuda. Morrissa is pursuing her final year of a This scholarship is granted annually and is valued at Master’s degree and plans to obtain a BD$40,000, disbursed over the final two years of University. certification in Alcohol and Drug Abuse This year two worthy applicants are being offered the award. Counseling. In May 2016, she graduated with a BA in Psychology from Kean University. This year’s winners are James Amaral and Shallette Spencer. Her aspiration is to make a positive impact James Amaral – BA Science – International on the lives of at risk young people, helping them to integrate Business & Economics - The University of New back into society, by developing programmes to bring a positive Hampshire outlook on their behavior. James is a graduate of Mount Saint Agnes and has just completed his second year at the University of New Hampshire. He is majoring in International Business and Economics with a minor in kinesiology. He is an avid sportsman, currently sailing for his university team and has represented Bermuda overseas. Shallette Spencer – BA Actuarial Science - Georgia State University Shallette is in her final year at Georgia State, where she is pursuing a BA in Actuarial Science. She plans to complete all of the required actuarial exams following her graduation from Georgia State. Her most memorable accomplishment was receiving the Most Outstanding Actuarial Science Graduate Award from the Bermuda College. 1 Bank of Bermuda Foundation Centennial Trust values the importance of collaboration, and actively looks for ways Scholarship 2017 to make the best of environments and communities that she encounters. She hopes to one day pursue a degree in Education. Bank of Bermuda Foundation’s Centennial Trust Scholarship is being offered to a student pursuing undergraduate studies Dylan Muldoon – BA Chemistry - Bates overseas. It provides financial support of BD$12,000 per College annum for up to 4 years. Dylan is a graduate of Choate Rosemary Hall, This year’s winner is Ava-Lynn Mayer. USA. While at his time at Choate Dylan was Ava-Lynn Mayer – BA Communications, on the Deans list and captain of their Squash Media, Culture & Politics - Oxford Brookes team. His most memorable accomplishment University was spending the summer researching and Ava is a recent graduate of BHS, where she surveying islands in order to help save the was Head Student and worked collaboratively Bermuda Skink. He is looking forward to playing squash on a with students and their link to the collegiate level. administration at BHS. She hopes to pursue a career as a multimedia journalist. Casey Schuler – Bachelor of Arts - Georgetown University Casey is a graduate of Saltus Grammar school. Bank of Bermuda Foundation Sir Henry Tucker Her proudest accomplishment was when she University Scholarship 2017 raised almost $9,000 for childhood cancer Bank of Bermuda Foundation’s Sir Henry Tucker University research, by shaving her head for the St. Scholarship is awarded annually. The value of the Scholarship Baldrick’s Foundation. She is grateful for all is BD$30,000. Its purpose is to provide a financial award for the opportunities she has had growing up in a period not exceeding four years to a student who has Bermuda. outstanding scholastic ability, leadership qualities, devotion to duty and fellowship, together with ability in athletic, cultural and other non-academic pursuits. The successful Bank of Bermuda Foundation John D. Campbell candidate must proceed with undergraduate studies on a Arts Scholarship 2017 full-time basis at an overseas university approved by Bank Awarded annually. Its purpose is to provide financial support of Bermuda Foundation. of BD$30,000 per annum over a period not exceeding four The 2017 winner is Zachary Myers. years to a student who is proceeding with undergraduate studies in the arts on a full time basis outside Bermuda. Zachary Myers – BA (Hons) English Language - University of Cambridge, King’s The Scholarship is specifically for candidates studying Visual, College Performing and Applied Arts including, but not limited to: (a) Visual Arts - drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, Zachary is a recent graduate of Warwick photography, video and filmmaking; (b) Performing Arts - dance, Academy, where he was Deputy Head Boy music, opera and theatre; (c) Applied Arts – architecture, industrial and recieved numerous awards. His most design, graphic design, fashion design, interior design and memorable accomplishment was receiving decorative art. an offer to study at the University of Cambridge. He is a passionate student, with a genuine love for Bank of Bermuda Foundation’s John D. Campbell Arts Scholarship learning. He enjoys helping others achieve their goals. has been awarded to Amy Palmer. Amy Palmer – BA (Hons) Architecture - University of Kent Bank of Bermuda Foundation Sir Henry Tucker Scholarship Education Grants 2017 Amy is a recent graduate of Saltus Grammar School. One of her most memorable Up to three Education Grants of BD$8,000 per annum are experiences was taking part in an Outward awarded annually to three runners-up for a period not Bound Ultimate Camping Expedition in exceeding four years. Wales, in August 2015. That experience This year’s winners are Hana Bushara, Dylan Muldoon and helped her to gain a new appreciation of the Casey Schuler. value of teamwork, strength and confidence. Amy has a passion Hana Bushara – BA International Studies for architecture and plans, in the future, to continue and pursue with a minor in Italian Studies - St. Lawrence a Master’s degree. University Hana is a graduate of the United World College of the Adriatic in Italy. Her most memorable accomplishment was being accepted to UWC which was the most beautiful, challenging, and life-changing experience of her life. She 2 Bank of Bermuda Foundation Donald P. Lines Award Jameko Gomes – BA Networking and IT for Scholastic Achievement 2017 Security - University of Ontario Institute of Technology Bank of Bermuda Foundation’s Donald P. Lines Award is granted annually. The purpose is to provide financial support Jameko recently graduated from Bermuda for one academic year to a student pursuing a degree College with an Associate of Science – overseas. Computer Information System. He is a hardworking student who is dedicated and The Donald P. Lines Award is valued at BD$15,000. motivated to be successful in his career choice. The Donald P. Lines Award winner for this year is Ceola Wade. Jessie Thomas – BA Physical Education and Ceola Wade – BSc Medical Science - Teaching - Anglia Ruskin University, UK University of Exeter Jessie recently graduated from Saltus Ceola is currently at the University of Exeter, Grammar School.