David ‘Wagga’ Hunt Foundation to disburse $3.6m to scholarship recipients
THE DAVID ‘ Wagga’ Hunt Foundation will this year recognise two Jamaicans at its 2024 Red-Carpet Gala scheduled for Saturday, February 17, at the atrium of the National Education Association Building.
Dr. Henry Lowe will be celebrated for ‘ Outstanding Contribution to the Sciences, Science Education, and Exemplary Public Service to the Jamaican diaspora and the world”, and Lorne Donaldson, will be honoured for “Outstanding Contribution to the Development of Girls and Women’s football (Soccer) in Jamaica and the USA”.
Christopher Hunt, chairman of the foundation, shared its commitment: “Our mission is to continue offering scholarships to deserving students at Kingston College (KC) and Calabar High School. This mission is brought to life through the foundation’s comprehensive support, which now, in its 15th year, has grown both in depth and reach. In the academic year 2023-24, the scholarship amount was increased by 50 per cent to US$1,000 (J$150,000) per student, alongside a US$3,500 (J$500,000) grant awarded to each school for upcoming projects.”
The foundation will this year disburse $3.6m to 24 scholarship recipients.
The David ‘ Wagga’ Hunt Scholarship, named after the late KC past student, football coach, and community pillar, supports students who demonstrate academic excellence, active participation in extracurricular activities, and a need for financial assistance, ensuring that Hunt’s legacy of leadership and passion for sports continues to inspire.
“As we look forward to the gala and beyond, the David ‘Wagga’ Hunt Foundation stands as a beacon of hope, an architect of dreams, and a reminder that together, we can craft a brighter future for our youth. It’s a celebration of progress, of lives transformed through education and support, and of the unwavering belief in the potential of every student to achieve greatness,” Hunt said.
The event is being staged under the patronage of Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey P. Marks.