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$84,500 Invested in After-School Programming (NASSAU, BAHAMAS) – Lyford Cay Foundations have awarded sixteen (16) grants to community-based organisations that are creating educational opportunities for more than 1,000 students throughout The Bahamas. In its most recent grant cycle, the Foundations are investing $84,500 in after-school programming that will impact youth on eleven islands. Through the … Read full story Lyford Cay Foundations Award 16 Community Grants to Impact More than 1,000 Youth

(NASSAU, BAHAMAS) – The Harry C. Moore Memorial Scholarship in the Arts programme recently celebrated 20 years of service to The Bahamas. The scholarship programme is among Lyford Cay Foundations most recognised awards and was established in memory of philanthropist Mr. Harry C. Moore in 2004. Moore was an avid lover of the arts who … Read full story Harry C. Moore Memorial Scholarship in the Arts Celebrates 20 Years

(NASSAU, BAHAMAS) – Lyford Cay Foundations’ online scholarship application portal opens on Friday, February 14th.  For consideration, applications must be submitted online at www.lyfordcayfoundations.org by the deadline of March 15th, 2025 at 5 pm. For hundreds of Bahamians, many of whom are now leaders in their sectors, applying for a Lyford Cay Foundations scholarship was … Read full story LYFORD CAY FOUNDATIONS’ SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL OPENS

32 New Scholars Named in Fields That Will Benefit The Bahamas. Lyford Cay Foundations is pleased to announce the awarding of thirty-two (32) new scholarships to deserving Bahamians, all of whom are studying at universities around the world in fields that will directly benefit The Bahamas. Reflecting global trends, the Foundations noted an increase in … Read full story LYFORD CAY FOUNDATIONS ANNOUNCES ITS 2024 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Non-Profits Receive Grants to Bolster Programmes for At-Risk Youth (NASSAU, BAHAMAS) – Lyford Cay Foundations has awarded community grants to the Zonta Club of New Providence and to The Family: People Helping People Project. Both organisations were awarded funding to support their critical work in issues affecting at-risk youth. Zonta Club of New Providence was … Read full story Lyford Cay Foundations Awards Two New Grants

50 For 50 Initiative to Create Unique Opportunity for Family Island Students
(NASSAU, BAHAMAS) – In celebration of The Bahamas’ 50th anniversary, Lyford Cay Foundations is launching 50 FOR 50, a unique week-long opportunity for students from selected Family Island schools to experience FOCUS, the Foundations’ renowned academic enrichment programme … Read full story LYFORD CAY FOUNDATIONS Is “FOCUSing On The Whole Bahamas”

New Partnership with St. Andrew’s International School and E.P. Roberts Primary School to Combat Learning Loss

Nassau, Bahamas – While most of society has recovered from the devastation of the pandemic, many Bahamian students are still dealing with learning loss in critical areas. LEAP (Learning Environment to Accelerate Progress), an innovative programme by Lyford Cay Foundations created to address this need, has started a new partnership with E.P. Roberts Primary School and St. Andrew’s International School (SAIS) to broaden its impact.

LEAP is an educational pilot programme that offers access to learning support in numeracy, literacy and social emotional skills.

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Nassau, The Bahamas – At the Meet the Donors and Scholars Celebration held at the University of The Bahamas, Dr. Nicola Virgill-Rolle, Executive Director of Lyford Cay Foundations brought remarks. The Celebration took place in the Harry C. Moore Library which holds a special place in the hearts of the Foundations as the late Mr. … Read full story Lyford Cay Foundations participates in University of The Bahamas’ Meet the Donors and Scholars Celebration