APANY
Anguilla Progressive Association of New York, Inc.
Anguilla Heritage Education Grants
2012 -2014
These education grants are funded through the APANY Heritage Scholarship Fund that was started in 2011 by Anguillans residing in the United States who made charter donations to jump start the program. Since then, many friends of Anguilla have made contributions to the Fund. The fund provides $1250 dollars annually for up to four year to each grant recipient. To implement the education grant program and select awardees, APANY enlisted the help of The Optimist Club of Anguilla, a local organization that enjoys an enviable reputation for its outstanding work with Anguilla youth. On March 17, 2012, the then Presidents of the two organizations (Carlson Conner-Lloyd and Shellecia Brooks-Johnson) signed a Memorandum of Understanding that outlined the goals of the program as well as the roles that will be played by each entity.
Applications for the grant are annual and each year the Optimist Club of Anguilla selects two students for the Anguilla Heritage Education Grant. The grant received by the successful applicants will be renewed annually until the student graduates provided they maintain a specified grade point average. By its fourth year of implementation, the program is expected to be assisting eight Anguillan students. To date, the Anguilla Progressive Association of New York (APANY) and the Optimist Club of Anguilla have awarded four students with the Anguilla Heritage Education Grant.
Javiette Richardson is currently enrolled at Monroe College where she is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Prior to attending University, she performed well in her CSEC and CAPE subjects. In her high school years in Anguilla she served as the president of Anguilla Community Action Network (ACAN) Youth Arm. She also served as a President of “Tourism is we Ting’ a popular tourism focused youth group on the island. Javiette was also a member of the Ebenezer Youth Fellowship, Drum Band and the Youth Choir. She hopes to graduate in 2015. Javiette hopes to use her degree to assist businesses in Anguilla.
Awardies 2013
Awardies 2012
Willine Richardson is currently enrolled at Morgan State University where she is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Health Services Management. She hopes to graduate in 2016. Prior to attending University, she performed well in her CSEC and CAPE subjects. In High School, Willine was a member of the Environmental Club, ‘Tourism is we Ting’ Tourism Club and the Youth Choir. She is presently a member of the Caribbean Student Association at her University. Willine hopes to use her acquired skills and knowledge as a Health Administrator
Both organizations are pleased with the quality of the recipients and firmly believe these students can do much to contribute to the development of Anguilla. We would like to extend our congratulations to all of the successful recipients of the Grants and to wish them much success in their studies.
APANY remains committed to assisting students in Anguilla with financial aid to further their education and we are inviting all suitably qualified persons to apply for the 2014/2015 Anguilla Heritage Education Grant. For more information please contact :
Rodi Richardson is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education with a diploma in sports massage. She hopes to graduate in 2017. Rodi was actively involved in a number of extra-curricular activities while in Anguilla. She is a level 1 coach with the Anguilla Amateur Athletics Federation and the Coach and founding member and Vice President of the Anguilla Pepper Steppers, Anguilla’s premiere skipping and rope demonstration team. Rodi’s lifelong goal is in the teaching of Physical Education where she hopes to contribute meaningfully to the development of professional athletics in Anguilla.
Davon Halley is pursuing an Associate in Science degree with plans to pursue a Bachelor’s degree at Broward College. His program is Accounting Technology. Prior to completing his High School and CAPE studies, Davon worked at First Caribbean International Bank for four years. This work experience confirmed his desire that he wanted to pursue studies as an Accountant.
Contact Information
Shellecia Brooks-Johnson
The Optimist Club of Anguilla
Website : www.anguillaoptimist.org.
Email : optimistclubofanguilla@gmail.com
Phone : (264) 584-0844
Carlson Connor
Anguilla Progressive Association of New York Inc
Email: apany@apa-ny.org
Phone:(516) 320-6494
Rodi Richardson
Javiette Richardson
Davon Halley
Wiline Richardson
