By Admin. Updated 9:21 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
Five Vincentian students have been awarded Flow scholarships, joining a programme that has supported hundreds of young people over the past four decades.
The scholarships were presented during a ceremony held on Tuesday under the theme “Dream. Achieve. Inspire.”, as Flow celebrated the 42nd year of its long-running Scholarship Programme.
The 2026 scholarship recipients are Gia Vaughn of the St. Vincent Girls’ High School, Zane Delpeche and Kmani Mc Dowall of St. Martin’s Secondary School, Shaemella Ottley of the St. Vincent Girls’ High School, and Justin Woods of the St. Vincent Grammar School.
They now join 34 continuing scholars who are receiving assistance through the programme this year.
Established in 1984 with the support of the Commercial, Technical and Allied Workers’ Union (CTAWU), the initiative has benefited more than 500 students across St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Each scholarship provides financial assistance valued at EC$11,400 over seven years, helping to cover students’ educational expenses throughout secondary school and at the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College.
Addressing the ceremony, Flow SVG Country Manager Andrea Liverpool said the programme reflects the company’s commitment to investing in young people and strengthening communities.
“The Flow Scholarship Programme allows us to help strengthen communities. It affords us the opportunity to help young people dream and dream big,” Liverpool said.
“We are elated to have you all now a part of the Flow family, and we see this as an investment into your future.”
The ceremony also featured a motivational address from former Flow scholar Jaykel J. Mars, whose career has spanned theatre, arts education and cultural development.
Mars, who now serves as Festival Director at the Carnival Development Corporation and is the founder and Artistic Director of the Kalunga Theatre Collective, encouraged the new recipients to make the most of every opportunity and remain focused on their educational journey.
His return as a guest speaker highlighted the programme’s aim of producing graduates who, in turn, contribute to the development of their communities.
Flow said it has already distributed approximately EC$42,800 in scholarship payments this year, with additional awards expected following the release of the 2026 CXC/CSEC and CAPE examination results.
Beyond the scholarship programme, the telecommunications company continues to support youth development through several educational initiatives, including the Lions Club St. Vincent South National Secondary Schools Public Speaking Competition, the STEM SVG Summer School Programme, and the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission’s MyApp and iCode competitions.
As the scholarship programme enters its fifth decade, Flow said it remains committed to creating opportunities that help young Vincentians pursue their educational goals while contributing to national development.
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