Alexander Hamilton Scholarship Fund holders urged to educate others about famous Nevisian-born Alexander Hamilton

in NIA

Hon. Eric Evelyn, Minister of Social Development (middle) with 2020 beneficiaries of the Alexander Hamilton Scholarship Fund (l-r) Mr. Jae-Ele Swanston; Ms. Kaya Williams-Mulraine; Ms. Noella Maynard; and Mr. Stephan Leader
Hon. Eric Evelyn, Minister of Social Development (middle) with 2020 beneficiaries of the Alexander Hamilton Scholarship Fund (l-r) Mr. Jae-Ele Swanston; Ms. Kaya Williams-Mulraine; Ms. Noella Maynard; and Mr. Stephan Leader
Hon. Eric Evelyn, Minister of Social Development (middle) with 2020 beneficiaries of the Alexander Hamilton Scholarship Fund (l-r) Mr. Jae-Ele Swanston; Ms. Kaya Williams-Mulraine; Ms. Noella Maynard; and Mr. Stephan Leader
Hon. Eric Evelyn, Minister of Social Development (middle) with 2020 beneficiaries of the Alexander Hamilton Scholarship Fund (l-r) Mr. Jae-Ele Swanston; Ms. Kaya Williams-Mulraine; Ms. Noella Maynard; and Mr. Stephan Leader

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (January 23, 2020) — Hon. Eric Evelyn, Minister of Social Development in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) believes that students who are the recipients of Alexander Hamilton Scholarships should educate others about Alexander Hamilton, a born Nevisian who later left his mark in the United States of America.

The minister made the comment recently at a Alexander Hamilton Tea Party hosted by the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society (NHCS) in collaboration with the Department of Community Development, at the Alexander Hamilton Museum grounds.

“I would encourage our students to, in some way be the torch bearers of educating persons more about Alexander Hamilton.

Hon Eric Evelyn, Minister of Social Development presenting Alexander Hamilton Scholarship certificate and $500 cheque to Ms. Noella Maynard form the Gingerland Secondary School, at the grounds of the Alexander Hamilton Museum in Charlestown recently. She is a 2020 beneficiary of the Alexander Hamilton Scholarship Fund
Hon Eric Evelyn, Minister of Social Development presenting Alexander Hamilton Scholarship certificate and $500 cheque to Ms. Noella Maynard form the Gingerland Secondary School, at the grounds of the Alexander Hamilton Museum in Charlestown recently. She is a 2020 beneficiary of the Alexander Hamilton Scholarship Fund

“I still believe as Nevisians and residents we do not know enough about Alexander Hamilton. We’ve heard quite a bit about Alexander Hamilton from the chairperson as well as from the board member Chris and I believe there is lots more that needs to be learnt about Alexander Hamilton, as we as Nevisians and residents need to know more about someone who has made such a contribution to the great United States of America,” he said.

The scholarship programme is designed to assist deserving secondary school students with school fees, uniforms, books and other school supplies. To maintain their status in the scholarship programme, recipients are to maintain academic eligibility and engage in community service among other requirements.

According to a report on the scholarship programme from the Department of Community Development in the Ministry of Social Development, which is administering the Alexander Hamilton Scholarship Fund, at the start of 2019 there were 16 students enrolled in the programme.

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Hon Eric Evelyn, Minister of Social Development presenting Alexander Hamilton Scholarship certificate and $500 cheque to Ms. Kaya Williams-Mulraine from the Charlestown Secondary School, at the grounds of the Alexander Hamilton Museum in Charlestown recently. She is a 2020 beneficiary of the Alexander Hamilton Scholarship Fund
Hon Eric Evelyn, Minister of Social Development presenting Alexander Hamilton Scholarship certificate and $500 cheque to Ms. Kaya Williams-Mulraine from the Charlestown Secondary School, at the grounds of the Alexander Hamilton Museum in Charlestown recently. She is a 2020 beneficiary of the Alexander Hamilton Scholarship Fund

ater that year two students exited the programme on completion of their secondary education. Mr. Ordell Griffith graduated from the Gingerland Secondary School (GSS) with nine Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) subject passes and Mr. Veonn Caines graduated from the Charlestown Secondary School (CSS) with eight CSEC passes. Both are currently pursuing studies in Electrical Engineering at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College.

This year four recipients were added to the scholarship programme namely Ms. Kaya Williams-Mulraine and Mr. Jae-Ele Swanston from the CSS and Ms. Noella Maynard and Mr. Stephan Leader form the GSS.

The scholarship fund is supported locally by members of the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society, contributions from local individuals and businesses, past scholarship holders and members of the wider community. Contributions are also received from overseas donors.

Hon Eric Evelyn, Minister of Social Development presenting Alexander Hamilton Scholarship certificate and $500 cheque to Mr. Jae-Ele Swanston from the Charlestown Secondary School, at the grounds of the Alexander Hamilton Museum in Charlestown recently. He is a 2020 beneficiary of the Alexander Hamilton Scholarship Fund
Hon Eric Evelyn, Minister of Social Development presenting Alexander Hamilton Scholarship certificate and $500 cheque to Mr. Jae-Ele Swanston from the Charlestown Secondary School, at the grounds of the Alexander Hamilton Museum in Charlestown recently. He is a 2020 beneficiary of the Alexander Hamilton Scholarship Fund

Alexander Hamilton rose from humble beginnings to become a founding father of the United States, Chief of staff to General Washington, first US Secretary of the Treasury one of the most influential interpreters and promoters of the American Constitution.  He was a lawyer, military leader, political scientist, journalist and a government official.

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