Summer may be a time for rest, but for forty Belizean students, it’s also the start of a new academic journey. This morning, Pathlight Belize hosted a special ceremony in Belize City to celebrate its newest scholarship recipients under the Sponsorship Plus Programme.
The awards span across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, including 40 high school scholarships, 21 associate degree awards, and 8 scholarships at the bachelor’s level. The recipients were selected not only for their academic achievements but also for their financial need and long-term potential.
Pathlight Belize’s Director, Erica Clother-Joseph, explained that the programme received “over 275 applications just from primary school students transitioning into high school. From that, we were able to select 40 students across our centres in Orange Walk, Belize City, and Belmopan.”
She added that shortlisted applicants undergo a competitive process, including reading and math assessments and a panel interview. “We focus mainly on the student’s academic potential and financial need,” she added.
Pathlight’s Sponsorship Plus Programme opens doors to opportunities that would otherwise remain out of reach for many.