By Patricia David | President of DASCI
Press Release June’26
Forty-seven (47) students from nine primary schools in Dominica and two high schools in Florida, will begin the next chapter of their educational journey with financial support from Dominica America Scholarship & Culture, Inc. (DASCI), following the organization’s 2026 Scholarship Awards Ceremony held virtually on June 27.
DASCI awarded 44 scholarships valued at US$750 (approximately EC$2,000) for students entering secondary school in Dominica and 3 US$1,000 scholarships for students attending college in Florida.
DASCI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization comprised primarily of Dominicans living in Florida who are committed to supporting education and preserving Dominican culture.
This year marks DASCI’s 23rd anniversary. Through membership fundraising and generous donations, particularly from David Shillingford, the Marie Family Dominica Educational Fund and the John and Nancy Donnelly Family Fund, DASCI was able to provide scholarships to deserving students in both Dominica and Florida.
The 2026 awards ceremony also marked DASCI's 23rd year of service and its continued commitment to investing in education as a pathway to opportunity for young people in Dominica and the United States.
The 2026-2027 scholarship recipients from the United States. are from the following schools: St. Lucie West High School and Treasure Coast High School in Florida. The Dominica awardees are from the following primary schools: Berean Academy - three (3), Christian Union - six (6), Convent Prep - twelve (12), Coulibistre - three (3), Ebenezer SDA - five (5), Mahaut Primary - five (5), Massacre Primary - five (5), Pioneer Prep - one (1), and St. Mary’s Primary School - four (4). Names and photos/videos of the students are posted on www.DASCI.org (under scholarship recipients).
School principals play a critical role in identifying and encouraging deserving students to apply. Following the announcement, many principals expressed appreciation for DASCI’s continued investment in the education of Dominican youth.
Many of the principals responded with a resounding “thank you so much for the great news.” Ms. Claire Nola Stedman Principal Mahaut Primary School also had this to say about the scholarship, “We greatly appreciate the support that DASCI continues to provide to Dominican students as they transition to secondary school. This scholarship will undoubtedly assist these students and their families as they prepare for the next stage of their educational journey.”
Ahjani Toussaint, a student from Ebenezer SDA had this to say -“receiving this scholarship means a lot to me and my family. This generous support greatly eases my school expenses, allowing me to continue learning and dedicating myself to my long-term goals”.
Since launching its scholarship program in 2007, DASCI has awarded 232 scholarships valued at more than US$162,950 (EC$442,718), helping students throughout Dominica pursue their educational dreams. The organization remains committed to investing in the next generation of leaders and changemakers.
Keynote speaker Jodie Dublin-Dangleben reinforced this year’s theme. “Innovators, Leaders and Changemakers." She said “Innovators solve problems by creating new ideas, Leaders solve problems by bringing people together, and Changemakers solve problems by taking action and making a difference.”
The DASCI Scholarship Committee will begin the 2027 Scholarship Program in January 2027 by selecting the participating schools. The list of selected schools, scholarship eligibility requirements, and application information will be posted on www.DASCI.org. Scholarship applications will be accepted through May 31, 2027. For additional information about the scholarship program, email DASCI09@gmail.com
Photos of this year's recipients and a recording of the Scholarship Awards Ceremony are available on www.DASCI.org. Individuals wishing to support the scholarship program may visit the website and click “Donate."
As DASCI celebrates 23 years of service, it remains committed to opening doors to educational opportunity for deserving students in Dominica and the United States.
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