David “Wagga” Hunt Foundation to Disburse $3.6 M in Scholarships
By: , February 13, 2024
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Noted researcher and businessman, Dr. Henry Lowe, will be honoured by the David "Wagga" Hunt Foundation at the organisation’s fundraising gala in Washington DC on February 17.
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Lorne Donaldson will be honored for his outstanding contribution to the development of girls’ and women’s football (soccer) in Jamaica and the United States, at the David "Wagga" Hunt Foundation fundraising gala in Washington DC on February 17.The Full Story
Twenty-four students from Kingston College (KC) and Calabar High will benefit from $3.6 million in scholarships for the 2024/25 academic year.
The support will be provided by the David “Wagga” Hunt Foundation, which was established in 2009 to honour the legacy of the late football coach and sport administrator for which the organisation is named.
It raises funds to support deserving students at KC, which Mr. Hunt attended and Calabar High, where he served as a football coach.
Beneficiary students must 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 continue to inspire.
In 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 stage its annual fundraising gala on Saturday (February 17) at the Atrium of the National Education Association Building in Washington DC, under the esteemed patronage of Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey P. Marks.
The event will honour two luminaries in the fields of science and sports – Dr. Henry Lowe and Lorne Donaldson.
Dr. Lowe, noted cancer researcher, businessman and philanthropist, will be celebrated for his outstanding contribution to the sciences, science education, and exemplary public service to the Jamaican diaspora and the world.
Mr. Donaldson, a stalwart in the realm of sports, will be honoured for his outstanding contribution to the development of girls’ and women’s football (soccer) in Jamaica and the United States.
Chairman of the Foundation, Christopher Hunt, said that the organisation is committed to its mission of offering scholarships to deserving students at KC and Calabar.
“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,” he noted.