DOMLEC awarded secondary school scholarships to four students as it marked 40 years of supporting education and youth development in Dominica.
Dominica: The Dominica Electricity Services Limited (DOMLEC) has awarded secondary school scholarships to four students, reaffirming its commitment to investing in education and empowering the nation’s youth. The students will benefit from the scholarship support for up to 5 years, subject to maintaining satisfactory academic performance.
According to the Electricity Services, the 2026 selected scholars are Kaley Fabien of Ebenezer SDA Primary School, who will attend Arthur Waldron SDA Academy; Kira Bertrand of Newtown Primary School, who will attend Dominica Grammar School; Merjhana Guiste of Roosevelt Douglas Primary School, who will attend Portsmouth Secondary School; and Daville Alexander of Massacre Primary School, who will attend Dominica Grammar School.
This year's recipients were all selected from the wider community and the official Scholarship Award Ceremony was held at DOMLEC's Conference Room at the Engineering, Transmission and Distribution (ET&D) complex in Fond Cole on August 27, 2026. The scholarship will cover essential academic costs, including books, stationery, examination fees and a transportation allowance.
In her address at the ceremony, DOMLEC Public Relations Officer Ayeola George expressed the significance of the scholarships in easing the financial burden to parents across the country. She noted that the 40-year milestone is a testament of the Services committed to empowering the communities.
Ayeola George stated, For 40 years, DOMLEC has been helping to open doors for young people through this scholarship programme. By providing support for essential educational supplies, we help to ease the financial burden on parents. The money saved can then be redirected towards other areas of the child’s development or used to help cover the educational expenses of another sibling.
Meanwhile, past scholarship recipient, Lynd Letang, also shared the importance of the scholarships, stating that they impact and empower many. He commended DOMLEC for going beyond its core responsibility and investing in education and the development of young people.