interCaribbean Airways and UWI Cave Hill Launch The Manville “Donnie” Gardiner Memorial Annual Scholarship

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos – June 25, 2024 – In a significant step forward, interCaribbean Airways, in collaboration with The University of the West Indies (UWI), Cave Hill Campus, proudly announces the creation of The Manville “Donnie” Gardiner Memorial Annual Scholarship. This new scholarship program honors the memory of Manville “Donnie” Gardiner, the late brother of our Chairman and Founder, Lyndon Gardiner. By nurturing the next generation of Caribbean aviation professionals, we celebrate his legacy and contribute to the development of the regional air transport industry.

Reflecting on the significance of this new scholarship, Lyndon Gardiner, Chairman of interCaribbean Airways, expressed, “The launch of The Manville “Donnie” Gardiner Memorial Annual Scholarship, in memory of my brother, alongside our partners at UWI Cave Hill, holds deep personal significance. It embodies our family’s dedication to supporting the aspirations of the future leaders in Caribbean aviation. This scholarship lays the foundation for the ongoing development and growth of our sector, ensuring Donnie’s inspiring legacy influences countless futures.”

This initiative is a cornerstone of our collaboration with UWI Cave Hill, aimed at not only supporting students financially but also offering them practical experience opportunities and fostering leadership within the aviation sector in the Caribbean.

Scholarship Details:

• Four undergraduate and one graduate student scholarships will be awarded annually.
• Eligible academic areas include disciplines within the Faculty of Social Sciences at UWI, such as accounting, economics, management, tourism, and more.
• Candidates must demonstrate academic excellence with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 and provide evidence of financial need.
• A personal essay detailing personal challenges and aspirations in the aviation industry is required, reflecting the resilience and potential of the applicants.

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply through The UWI’s Scholarship applications online portal before July 15, 2024.

About interCaribbean Airways
interCaribbean Airways is a privately-owned and operated airline, headquartered in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The UK-flagged airline operates 50-seat Embraer ERJ145 Regional Jets, Bombardier CRJ700, and a fleet of turboprops, comprising 68-seat ATR72, 48-seat ATR42s, 30-seat EMB120s, and 19-seat Twin Otters. With a network spanning Georgetown, Guyana, in the south, Barbados to the East, Havana, Cuba, to the West, and Nassau, Bahamas, to the North, interCaribbean connects twenty-eight cities across seventeen countries in the Caribbean. For more information or to book a flight, visit www.intercaribbean.com.