“Having worked in the non-profit sector, I gained a real appreciation for the work of the Lyford Cay Foundations and their philanthropic commitment to the development of the country and the people of The Bahamas.”

Felicity Humblestone, Foundation scholar, Director of Development, The College of The Bahamas

Education at a Glance

LCF CLCF
US$ CAD$
 
Academic/Technical Training Scholarships
Initiation of programmes 1984/1995 1984/1995
Total value of scholarships awarded to date $13,598,644 $1,898,349
Academic — undergraduate and graduate $9,924,422 $1,858,349
Technical training and vocational $3,674,222 $40,000
2009 total scholarship awards $827,185 $194,250
20010 scholarship budget $829,416 $205,000
Number of students graduated to date 1,181 74
Number of scholarship awards 2009/2010
   Academic — undergraduate and graduate 67 22
   Technical training and vocational 41 1
 
The College of The Bahamas Scholarships
Initiation of programme 1997 1997
Total number of scholarships awarded to date 953 59
Total value of scholarships awarded to date $2,543,100 $296,493
2010 scholarship budget $290,000 $30,000
Number of scholarship awards 2009/2010 104 10
 
Special Scholastic Assistance Search
Initiation of programme 1993 (Managed by LCF)
Number of students served 421  
Total value of scholarships received by students $12,854,246  
Average scholarship received in 2007 $20,767 pa  

LCF = Lyford Cay Foundation, Inc.
CLCF = The Canadian Lyford Cay Foundation

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