First Citizens awards bursaries for UWI, UTT

First Citizens reaffirmed its support for higher education through its annual bursary programme, awarding deserving students from University of West Indies (UWI) and University of TT (UTT).

"The bursaries, which are granted to students based on academic merit and financial need, reflect First Citizens' commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders across diverse fields," it said.

In a release on Thursday, First Citizens said this year's presentation marked a significant milestone, with over 15 years of support for UWI and a growing partnership with UTT, now in its second year.

A total of 12 bursaries were awarded, impacting four UWI students and eight UTT students.

UWI’s recipients were selected from the Faculty of Social Sciences, with an emphasis on management and finance—two critical areas that are vital to the sustainable growth and development of TT’s economy.

At UTT, students from the engineering, sports, education and arts faculties were awarded bursaries.

"This balanced distribution ensures continued support for key sectors while addressing the needs of students in other essential disciplines. By focusing on a wide range of academic fields, First Citizens fosters an inclusive approach to education, helping to build well-rounded, forward-thinking communities.

"By supporting both universities, First Citizens continues to align its corporate social responsibility efforts with its strategic goals of fostering education, innovation and sustainable development," the release said.