Antigua’s Derry-Ann Adams, Gabrielle Thomas earn Scholarships from CHTA Education Foundation

Recipients Pursuing Higher Education, Professional Development in Hospitality & Tourism

Antigua & Barbuda residents Derry-Ann Adams and Garbielle Thomas each were awarded an academic scholarship from the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF).  Both students are recipients of a Virgin Holidays scholarship.

The scholarships will be used by Adams to pursue Culinary Arts & Food Service Management at Johnson and Wales Unversity.  Thomas is pursuing an Associate Degree in Baking & Pastry Arts at Johnson and Wales.

This year  Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) has awarded US$136,308 in scholarships to 29 Caribbean nationals pursuing a higher education or professional development in hospitality and tourism after receiving more than 60 applications.

“This year’s applicant pool was comprised of a talented group, all of who deserve to receive funds towards their education so that they may become productive individuals working in the vital Caribbean hospitality industry,” said Richard S. Kahn, chairman of CHTAEF.

“We are only limited by the funds we’ve been able to generate from corporate donors such as Interval International, Virgin Holidays and FirstCaribbean International Bank as well as The New York Times Travel Show auction where hotel stays are donated from across the Caribbean,” Kahn said, adding:

“We congratulate all of our scholarship recipients and thank our generours sponsoring companies, hotels and resorts and individuals without whose support the scholarships would not be possible.”

Scholarship recipients are either starting their studies or continuing their education in various specialities in the hospitality industry.  The 2014 scholarship winners are as follows and includes the courses or degrees they are pursuing along with the schools they will be attending:

  • Kim Blaize (Anguilla) – CHTAEF general scholarship, Associate Science Hospitality & Tourism Management, Anguilla Community College
  • Derry-Ann Adams (Antigua) – Virgin Holidays scholarship, Culinary Arts & Food Service Management, Johnson and Wales
  • Gabrielle Thomas (Antigua) – Virgin Holidays scholarship, Associate Degree Baking & Pastry Arts, Johnson and Wales
  • Chara Darceuil (Bahamas) – Interval International scholarship, BS Hotel Management, Florida International University
  • Kirvez E. Ferguson (Bahamas) – FirstCaribbean International Bank scholarship, Culinary Arts & Food Service Management, Johnson and Wales
  • Brittany Hanna (Bahamas) – Virgin Holidays scholarship, BS Culinary Arts & Food Service Management, Johnson and Wales
  • Rache Josey (Bahamas) – CHTAEF general scholarship, Culinary Arts & Food Service Management, Johnson and Wales
  • Kara Manouzi (Bahamas) – Interval International scholarship, Master of Science, Hospitality Management, Florida International University
  • Nastassia Sears (Bahamas) – Virgin Holidays scholarship, B.S. Culinary Arts with major in Resort Management, Johnson and Wales, North Miami
  • Latreia Smith (Bahamas) – CHTAEF general scholarship, Associate Pastry Arts, Johnson and Wales
  • Domonique Sturrup (Bahamas) FirstCaribbean International Bank scholarship, BS Baking and Pastry Arts, Johnson and Wales, Providence
  • Kenia Taylor (Bahamas) – Interval International scholarship, BS Hotel Management, Florida International University
  • Blair Thompson (Bahamas) – CHTAEF general scholarship, Bachelor Culinary Arts & Food Service Management, Johnson and Wales, North Miami
  • Christine Gibson (Barbados) – FirstCaribbean International Bank scholarship, Hospitality Studies, Barbados Community College
  • Deidre Small (Barbados) – Virgin Holidays scholarship, Master of Science in Tourism & Events Management, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill
  • Jovari Hagley (Grenada) – Virgin Holidays scholarship, B.Sc. Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of the West Indies St. Augustine, Trinidad
  • Jannel Johnson McQueen (Grenada) – Interval International scholarship, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Florida International University
  • Kareen Etienne (Haiti) – Interval International scholarship, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Florida International University
  • Brittany Ho (Jamaica) – Interval International scholarship, Hospitality Management, Florida International University
  • Kelsey Girod (Jamaica) – Virgin Holidays scholarship, BS Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management, Johnson and Wales
  • Jordan Richards (Jamaica) – Inteval International scholarship, Culinary Arts, Johnson and Wales
  • Josh Parkins (Jamaica) – CHTAEF general scholarship, Culinary Arts & Food Service Management, Johnson and Wales, Providence
  • Alejandra Calvillo (Puerto Rico) – Interval International scholarship, Travel & Tourism and Hospitality Management, Johnson and Wales
  • Druso Daubon (Puerto Rico) – CHTAEF general scholarship, Culinary Arts, Culinary Institute of America
  • Patricia Diaz Centeno (Puerto Rico) – Interval International scholarship, B.Sc. Hospitality Administration, Boston University
  • Jael Avion Joseph (Trinidad & Tobago) – FirstCaribbean International Bank scholarship, AIB BA Business Administration Tourism and Hospitality Management, Trinidad and Tobago Hospitality Institute
  • Shandelle Edwards (Trinidad & Tobago) – Interval International scholarship, Tourism and Hotel Management, Johnson and Wales, North Miami
  • Sara Jagdip (Trinidad & Tobago) – CHTAEF general scholarship, BS Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management, Johnson and Wales
  • Sarita Singh (Trinidad & Tobago) – CHTAEF general scholarship, Tourism and Hotel Management, Mount St. Vincent University

 

Scholarships were awarded based on prior academic achievements, previous work or internships in the Caribbean hospitality industry and economic needs.

CHTA Education Foundation

            The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) was established in 1987 as a stand-alone non-profit / tax-exempt organization, through which scholarships and special assistance would be made available for the education of Caribbean hotel industry personnel and students pursuing careers in tourism.
            As part of its mission, the Education Foundation provides people throughout the Caribbean region with an awareness of the industry’s varied career opportunities, as well as technical and professional development.
            Since 1987, the Education Foundation has awarded approximately US$2 million in scholarships and grants to applicants who demonstrate a strong commitment to the hotel and tourism industry.
            The Education Foundation is also active in supporting Haitian students & industry personnel following the devastating earthquake in January 2010 by facilitating a holistic Spoken English/ Practical Hospitality Skills training project in Port au Prince, leading to Haitian students moving to various Caribbean colleges to study for their Associates and Bachelors degrees, so able to return home and be major catalysts in the uplift of Haitian tourism.
         For more information, visit www.chtaeducationfoundation.com or www.Facebook.com/CHTAEducationFoundation, call (571) 436-4386 or email foundation@caribbeanhotelandtourism.com.