THE DSF’S MISSION IS TO SERVE THE YOUTH THROUGH SPORTS AND EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT.
The Daren Sammy Foundation (DSF) has awarded 25 scholarships for the upcoming school year 2024/2025 through its scholarship program. The award ceremony was held at the Conference Room of the Finance Administrative Centre located at Pointe Seraphine.
The DSF again partnered with Republic Bank EC through its PMAD Program to recognize and reward exceptional students who demonstrate dedication, hard work, and a profound passion for sports.
“It is never too early to find your purpose in life,” said Sammy, President of the Daren Sammy Foundation. “Julien Alfred knew from a tender age that she wanted to be a sprinter, I knew that I wanted to be a cricketer, the first from Saint Lucia. We worked toward our goals and we got the results we wanted.”
Covering tuition fees, school textbooks, bags and uniforms, the Daren Sammy Foundation Scholarship rewards hardworking students from low-income families. Recipients are selected from a strict criterion such as applicants belonging to a sports club or participation in extra-curricular activity and a 75 percent passing grade. Primary school students receive a grant of $1500, while secondary and tertiary level students receive $2500.
This year, top achiever Torrez Antoine was awarded with a laptop to assist with his studies.
The Daren Sammy Foundation, a philanthropic, nonprofit organization was founded in 2014 by former West Indian Cricketer and current White Ball Coach Daren Sammy. In its ninth year the foundation has awarded scholarships to 124 students worth over EC$250,000. The foundation is on a mission to serve Saint Lucia by developing its youth through sports and education. The Daren Sammy Foundation endeavors to better Saint Lucia’s future, one child at a time, and to inspire everyone to give back to their community.
2024 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
- Alvina Lucien St. Joseph’s Convent
- Amaya Charlemagne St. Joseph’s Convent
- Aslee Ferdinand St. Joseph’s Covent
- Azariah Leon Entrepot Secondary School
- Chaney Jr. Noellien St. Mary’s College
- Daniel Marquis St. Mary’s College
- Divine Sylvester Leon Hess Comprehensive Secondary School
- Ethan Nelson Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School
- Jayden Augustin Ciceron R.C. Combined School
- Jenai Fontenelle Sir Arthur Lewis Community College
- Juan Frias Leon Hess Comprehensive Secondary School
- Karissa Shouson Micoud Primary School
- Kaylee Cherry Corinth Secondary School
- Kdiya Constantin Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School
- Keanu Jeffrey St. Mary’s College
- Keydann Remy Entrepot Secondary School
- Lyzan Seraphin Castries Comprehensive Secondary School
- Makeda Smith Entrepot Secondary School
- Michayel Biscette Vide Bouteille Primary School
- Obi Gravillis Micoud Primary School
- Sharbel James Vieux Fort Primary School
- Tajiri Isidore Leon Hess Comprehensive Secondary School
- Torrez Antoine Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School
- Yaniel Jn. Baptiste River Doree Anglican Combined School
- Zaylan Springer Dame Pearlette Louisy Primary School