Committing To A Student’s Long Term Success

For Scotiabank Grenada employees, giving back to the community involves making a commitment and seeing it through.

In 2003, branch staff committed to help a deserving local area student achieve her academic goals. Twelve-year old Stephanie John was selected as the student they would sponsor to attend the Happy Hill Secondary School, six miles from her home.

For five consecutive years, branch employees – and customers – contributed to Stephanie’s education. Through a series of annual car washes, bake sales, jumble sales, and bar-b-ques they raised sufficient funds to cover the cost of her textbooks, school uniforms, food, and transportation to and from school.

Not only did the staff engage in supporting Stephanie financially, they also took an active role in mentoring her. Once a week, she visited the branch where a Scotiabanker would make the time to help her complete assignments and prepare for exams.

Stephanie John has more than lived up to the potential that the Scotiabank team saw in her five years ago. Last year, she successfully completed her CXC Examination and graduated secondary school with five subjects. Stephanie now attends T. A. Marryshow Community College and is well on her way to achieving a post-secondary diploma.

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