Water Authority – Cayman is pleased to announce Kristina Powell as this year’s recipient of the Authority’s Annual Scholarship. Ms. Powell will begin her major in Management Information Systems (MIS) at The University of Tampa this fall.
Every year the Authority offers a scholarship of up to CI$30,000 to a suitably qualified Caymanian to obtain an undergraduate academic or technical/vocational degree or diploma in a field of study relevant to the Authority’s work.
After discovering a passion for both accounting and information technology, Ms. Powell first achieved an associate’s degree in Business Administration at the University College of the Cayman Islands.
“It wasn't until I was almost finished with my business degree that I realized how much I enjoyed working on and assisting my coworkers with their computer-related issues,” Ms. Powell explained.
After graduating with her associate’s degree, Ms. Powell decided to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems.
“I decided to major in MIS because it encompasses elements of both an Information Technology and Business Administration degree,” Ms. Powell explained. “I think this is important because it allows the IT personnel to better understand the needs of the computer users.”
Ms. Powell said that she appreciated the opportunity the Water Authority Scholarship provided her to pursue both her academic and career goals.
“The Water Authority's scholarship is significantly important to achieving my goals. Without this great opportunity I may not have had the chance to pursue the next major step of my tertiary education in order to fulfil my future career goals,” she said.
Water Authority Director Dr. Gelia Frederick-van Genderen said that the organisation was proud to support Ms. Powell.
“Enabling Caymanian students to pursue their educational goals is very important to the Authority, particularly when it comes to the STEM subjects – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics,” she said. “The water industry in particular relies on professionals from these fields and the Authority is proud to support Ms. Powell’s educational and professional development. We wish her all the best as she pursues her bachelor’s degree.”
The Authority will begin accepting applications for the 2017/18 Scholarship early next year and the deadline for applications will close on 31 March, 2017. For more information about applying for the Authority’s Annual Scholarship, please visit www.waterauthority.ky/scholarships-how-to-apply.
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The Water Authority is the statutory body responsible for the management of water and wastewater in the Cayman Islands. The Administrative Headquarters is located at 13G Red Gate Road, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
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