In a significant step towards strengthening educational ties between the Commonwealth of Dominica and Cuba, eleven promising young Dominicans have been awarded scholarships to pursue higher education in Cuba. The announcement was made during a special ceremony, where the Cuban Ambassador to Dominica delivered a heartfelt message, highlighting the longstanding cooperation between the two nations.

Out of the eleven recipients, two students are already en route to Cuba, while the remaining nine were present at the ceremony to receive their official documentation. The scholarships cover a range of fields, including medicine, physical rehabilitation, nursing, oncology, civil engineering, and architecture.

The Cuban Ambassador expressed deep pride in the educational partnership between the two countries, noting that the collaboration dates back to before the establishment of diplomatic relations. He recalled the historic journey of the first group of Dominican students to Cuba in 1979, just one year after Dominica’s independence, and celebrated the over 400 Dominican graduates who have since contributed to their nation’s development.

The Ambassador urged the scholarship recipients to embrace this opportunity with passion and determination, reminding them of the importance of their cultural identity and values. He also acknowledged the challenges posed by the U.S. sanctions on Cuba but reaffirmed Cuba’s commitment to solidarity.

In his closing remarks, the Ambassador thanked the families, educators, and authorities in Dominica, particularly the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for their support in making these scholarships possible. He encouraged continued cooperation to provide more Dominican youth with access to educational opportunities that will shape a future of hope and prosperity.

The scholarship recipients are expected to return to Dominica as professionals in their respective fields, contributing to the nation’s growth and development.

The deployment:

6 scholarships for Medical School

• Divine St Ville

• Kimani Mikayah Corbette

• Cee-Juan Andre

• Kershel Alexander

• Abdole Clinton Thomas

• Victor Derwin Terrick

1 scholarship for Health Technology

• Noah Jno Baptiste (Physical Rehabilitation)

7 scholarships for Bachelor of Science in Health Technology (this is Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

• Leroy Julien Noel

5 scholarships for Postgraduate Medicine only for graduates in Cuba

• Denny Moses (Oncology)

2 scholarships for MES careers

• Renne Trey Lawrence ( Civil Engineering)

• Purity Andrews (Architecture)

Available 

(6) For Bachelor of Science in Health Technology (Nursing)

(4) For Postgraduate Medicine