The Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has officially named eight outstanding students as National Scholars for 2026, honoring their exceptional academic achievements, discipline, and dedication. As part of this national recognition, each recipient will receive a full five-year university scholarship to support their higher education pursuits. The cohort comprises six students who demonstrated mastery in the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) alongside two technical scholars who recorded top-tier Grade Point Averages in vocational and professional disciplines.
The six CAPE National Scholars earned high honors across a diverse range of science, technology, mathematics, and humanities subjects. Kyrah Sergeant achieved top-tier Grade I results across multiple units in Chemistry, Computer Science, Pure Mathematics, Digital Media, and Integrated Mathematics, alongside Grade II in Communication Studies.
Ginniek Shallow secured Grade I performances in Chemistry, Computer Science, Pure Mathematics, and Integrated Mathematics, combined with strong standings in Biology and Communication Studies. Shéya Weekes similarly excelled with Grade I results in Chemistry, Computer Science, Pure Mathematics, Integrated Mathematics, and Biology Unit 2, while maintaining solid standing in Communication Studies. Ciara George achieved Grade I distinctions across Computer Science, Pure Mathematics Unit 2, Integrated Mathematics, Physics Unit 2, and Chemistry Unit 2. In the environmental and geographic sciences, Tye Lowman and Christian Joseph both delivered outstanding performances, earning Grade I results in Geography and Caribbean Studies alongside strong standings across Environmental Science, Physics, and Communication Studies.
Complementing the CAPE awardees, two technical scholars were recognized for remarkable academic excellence in practical and professional fields. Acadia Charles achieved a 3.92 Grade Point Average in Business Studies with a specialization in Accounting, demonstrating outstanding technical proficiency and financial acumen.
Tamiah Williams earned technical scholar honors with a 3.81 Grade Point Average in Culinary Arts, highlighting high-level mastery in the culinary profession. Both achievements reflect the expanding scope of national scholarship awards to celebrate diverse pathways of academic and vocational excellence.
The Government extended warm congratulations to all eight national scholars, recognizing that their perseverance and hard work serve as an inspiration to fellow students across the nation. Official commendations were also directed to the scholars’ parents, guardians, teachers, and supporters who guided them throughout their educational journeys.
State officials noted that the investments made in these young scholars reflect confidence in their ability to excel at the tertiary level and make meaningful contributions to the long-term growth and development of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
