QC student wins prestigious scholarship to study in Canada

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Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana David Devine congratulating Glinton Hanover

Glinton Hanover, a student of Queen’s College has won a two-year, Cdn$ 80,000 ($ 16.5 million) scholarship to study at the Lester B Pearson College, Canada.

In a release from the college, Hanover was among 15 Guyanese students who were interviewed in March for the one position available to a Guyanese student.

In January of this year, the college had announced that it was inviting local high school students to apply for a two-year scholarship programme at its Vancouver campus.

The release said that Hanover, will be arriving at the college in September 2012 to undertake the College’s two-year course of studies, leading to the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Glinton, who comes from the East Coast of Demerara, will be one of 160 students from nearly 100 countries chosen for their exceptional promise and potential.

The release added that as with all students at Pearson College, Glinton will receive a full scholarship worth Cdn$ 80,000 over two years which covers tuition, room and board.

Glinton, the release said, was “chosen for this prestigious scholarship for his outstanding academic performance in his CXC and CSEC (completed as a student at Saint Stanislaus), community service, sports achievements as a track record holder and musical talent (drums) as well as his demonstrated kindness and generosity for his fellow human beings. This spirit of service is key for a Pearson scholar, as the college hopes its graduates will return to their home country to serve to the best of their abilities”.

Hanover will be Pearson’s first student from Guyana. He was interviewed by Pearson College Special Projects Manager Suzanne Tremblay; Professor Kunar and Professor Thompson of the University of Guyana and Carol Anne Persaud of the Canadian High Commission in Guyana.

The college said it was grateful to Education Minister Priya Manickchand; Chief Education Officer Olato Sam; Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana David Devine and personnel of the High Commission for their support of the mission.

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