SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
VincyCares, Inc. established the Victoria Sutherland Scholarship Fund to assist less fortunate children who exhibit potential in academics, sports or the arts, but face financial challenges in achieving a secondary education. The assistance given helps alleviate the added financial burden on a family.
In 2021, we awarded twelve (12) new secondary school scholarships and two (2) new tertiary scholarships for the 2021/2022 school year.
In 2022, four (4) of our recipients graduated; two (2) from secondary school, and two (2) from tertiary. In 2023, eight (8) students graduated from The St. Vincent Girls’ High School, The St. Vincent Grammar School and The Sandy Bay Secondary School with exceptional performances. We are extremely proud of the progress of all our students, especially in these different and difficult times.
We welcomed six (6) new secondary school students to our family on July 13, 2023, and in 2024 we added three (3) more secondary school students for the 2024/2025 school year, which totals fifty-one (51) scholarships since the organization’s inception. We now have a total of nineteen (19) active scholarships.
Our current scholarship recipients attend various secondary schools throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines, including Bishop’s College Kingstown, Canouan Secondary School, Petit Bordel Secondary, Sandy Bay Secondary School, St. Martin’s Secondary School, St. Vincent Girls’ High School, St. Vincent Grammar School, Thomas Saunders Secondary School, and Union Island Secondary School.
Secondary school scholarships are for five years and can be donated in memory of a loved one or to a child from the donor’s Alma Mater.
On July 9, 2025, VincyCares awarded nineteen scholarship payments for the 2025/2026 academic year. Seventeen students received the annual installment of their five-year secondary school scholarships, while two students received payments under a two-year tertiary scholarship.
Ivan Morgan, President of the St. Martin’s Secondary School Past Students Association (SAMPASA), reviewing scholarship documents with recipient. SAMPASA currently sponsors a five-year scholarship in memory of Ainsworth “Ainsy” Andrews, a beloved alumnus of St. Martin’s Secondary. Through this partnership with VincyCares, a student attending St. Martin’s receives vital financial support annually
On October 16, 2024, we welcomed three (3) new secondary school students to our family for the 2024/2025 school year.
Cuthbert Knight, member of SAMPASA (St. Martin’s Past Students Association - USA), presenting a scholarship to Lifted Okafor, in memory of one of their members, Ainsworth "Ainsy" Andrews. October 2024.
VincyCares Board Member, Monique Neverson, presenting a scholarship to Mikhail Charles, in memory of Franklyn "Supadex" Richards. October 2024.
VincyCares Board Member, Monique Neverson, presenting a scholarship to Camron Matthews, in memory of Denise Craig. October 2024.
On August 9, 2024, VincyCares disbursed checks to the existing recipients for the new school year.
Acadiah Ashton - Union Island Secondary School. August 2024
Board Member Marcia Kirton-Caesar presenting a second year scholarship disbursement to Shazia Browne to attend St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College. August 2024.
Board Member Marcia Kirton-Caesar presenting a second year disbursement for Community College to Zomara Lewis. Her Mom, Madura Lewis, accepting on her behalf. August 2024
Board Member Marcia Kirton-Caesar presenting a second year scholarship disbursement to Angelique Henry to attend St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College. August 2024.
Board Member Marcia Kirton-Caesar presenting a new scholarship to Zemano Gaymes to attend St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College. August 2024.
Founding Member Dahlia-Ann Howard-Lewis presenting a new scholarship to Rheanique James to attend St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College. August 2024.
On July 13, 2023, VincyCares disbursed twenty-three scholarship payments for the 2023/2024 academic year at a ceremony held at the Methodist Church Hall in Kingstown. Six of the recipients are new additions to the VincyCares family. The disbursements were presented by the President, Gillian Arthur.
On August 15, 2022, VincyCares disbursed twenty-three scholarship payments for the 2022/2023 academic year at a ceremony held at the Methodist Church Hall in Kingstown. The disbursements were presented by former scholarship recipient Niesha Richards, who motivated the students to “treasure this opportunity, find ways to help the organization and inspire other recipients who come after you.”
