MDC secures $2.3 million in scholarships to attend US Private Boarding School
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MDC secures $2.3 million in scholarships to attend US Private Boarding School

Press Release
July 9, 2016 9:45 A.M

Recipients of the scholarships awards.
Marigot, Dominica (TDN) The Marigot Development Corporation (MDC), has proudly secured scholarships valued at $2.3million for students to study in the United States, through its five-year old ‘Study Abroad Program’.
This part of the program targets students under 17 years old who are eligible for entrance at a US Private Boarding Schools. Students are facilitated in preparing for the entrance exam (the SSAT), selecting schools, applying to the schools and obtaining scholarships.
Michael Pascal, Project Coordinator, says they are extremely happy with the performance of the project this year with all students receiving substantial financial awards.
Of particular note was that for the first time in the program one student received an award to cover 100% of the cost and the first non-Dominican student joined the program.
The scholarship awards ranged from 85% to 100% of the total cost of Tuition & Board at these Private Boarding Schools. He is confident that if the students continue to excel at these elite boarding schools, they will be able to gain scholarships to continue their education at some of the top ranked colleges and universities in North America.
The student are Gracien Jules and Jervon St.Claire of St. Mary’s Academy (SMA), Jyana Seaman and Tiarra Georges of Convent High School (CHS), Adayah Balthazar of the Dominica State College (DSC) and Samantha Roberts of Christ the King High School in Antigua, who will join five (5) students currently in U.S on the program.
The new students will attend Wilbraham & Monson Academy, Emma Willard School, Wayland Academy, Dana Hall School, Salem Academy and St. Andrew’s – Sewanee School.
A heartfelt thank-you goes out to all the parents who are part of the program. It is through their passionate support that the program achievements are possible.

Preparation of the next group of students for the ‘Study Abroad Program’ focusing on United States private boarding schools begins in August 2016.

For more information please contact: Michael Pascal, Project Coordinator Email: [email protected] Tel: 612-2248

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