Six-year-old Ava Liburd from the Calibishie Primary School is the recipient of The Team Unity
Lifetime Academic Scholarship (TULAS), valued at One Million Dollars ($1,000.000.00XCD).
The scholarship is channeled through the H.O.P.E (Helping Ordinary People Everywhere) organization, and the first disbursement of funds was made in the 2024 school year. The official presentation took place on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. TULAS is a one-off offer which marked the historic launch of TUD in the village of Calibishie on August 12, 2022.
The scholarship amount was calculated based on the cost of schooling for the duration of the student’s academic life. The award is maintained with good standing, a positive grade-point average throughout the life of the award. The student must also be actively involved in social /community activities and shall volunteer his or her time to developmental causes.
This scholarship, which is not transferable, is based on proven need and academic merit. Family support was also considered. The award is non-partisan, and TUD did not play a direct role in determining the awardee. TUD earlier expressed that an incoming 2023/2024 student should be considered, following the first year of schooling.
Staff members of the Calibishie Government guided the selection process. This award is, therefore, a partnership between Team Unity, H.O.P.E organization, the Calibishie Government School, residents of Calibishie, and the wider Dominican community by extension.
A scholarship agreement between TUD (the granting organisation), through H.O.P.E (Helping Ordinary People Everywhere) and LETISHA LIBURD & IAN GEORGE, Parents of AVA LIBURD (the receiver(s)/student) was signed during the official presentation.
TUD is a fully established political entity which, according to Article 1 Clause 3 of our Constitution, aims to harmonize all efforts geared at garnering support for an electoral mandate which will form the basis for a renewed Dominica Legislative Agenda (DLA), and reform the country’s social, political and economic systems in the short and medium term.
The children are our future, and the future is now.
Carlos Charles
Unity Leader – Team Unity Dominica (TUD)
