We are pleased to announce that applications for our 2024 scholarships are now open!
Thanks to generous donors, the Lynne Mitchell Foundation offers several scholarships to help Jamaican students overcome financial barriers to post-secondary degrees. Jamaican students who demonstrate high academic achievement, leadership, clearly defined career goals, the determination to succeed and the desire to give back to their communities are encouraged to apply. Available scholarship opportunities and the link to the online application portal are listed below.
ASPIRE SCHOLARSHIP
Through its General Scholarship Fund, in 2024, the Lynne Mitchell Foundation will award a USD $2,500 academic scholarship to eligible Jamaican students attending university, trade, vocational or graduate school in Jamaica; and a USD $5,000 academic scholarship to eligible Jamaican students attending university, trade, vocational or graduate school outside of Jamaica.
CLAUDIA KAYE FENNELL-GIBBS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by various donors, in honor of the memory of the late Claudia Kaye Fennell-Gibbs, in 2024, the Claudia Kaye Fennell-Gibbs Memorial Scholarship will award a USD $2,000 academic scholarship to an eligible Jamaican student attending university, trade, vocational or graduate school.
Claudia was a pillar of strength for her family and a matriarch for her own tribe of 3 beautiful children. She always made an earnest effort to encourage, empower and support the future generation. Her kindness to those in need knew no bounds, while encouraging others to do the little that they could to help better someone else.
ELEANOR HANSELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by W. Barry Blum, in honor of the memory of his late elementary school teacher, Eleanor Hansell, in 2024, the Eleanor Hansell Memorial Scholarship will award a USD $5,000 academic scholarship to an eligible Jamaican student attending university, trade, vocational or graduate school.
Eleanor taught elementary school in Kansas and in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania for 32 years, shaping the lives of countless children with an uncanny ability to see the best in every child. She was a teacher in the spirit of the Lynne Mitchell Foundation. In 1963, during just her second year in Bristol Township, “Mrs. Hansell” took a special interest in a precocious and unruly first-grader, not only tolerating his near-constant disruptions but always encouraging him with love to reach for the stars. That began a life-long relationship that saw Eleanor and her husband Bob attending that former first-grader’s wedding in Jacksonville, Florida in 1985, now culminating in this memorial scholarship.
LYNNE MITCHELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by Marlene Mitchell Gordon, in honor of the memory of her mother, the late Lynne Mitchell, in 2024, the Lynne Mitchell Memorial Scholarship will award a USD $5,000 academic scholarship to an eligible Jamaican woman attending university, trade, vocational or graduate school.
The Lynne Mitchell Foundation was founded in December 2012 to honor the memory of Lynne Mitchell, a servant leader who taught that love has little to do with what one says and a lot to do with what one does. She would always remind her daughter, "don't just say you love, show your love." During her life, she used her time, talents and resources to do whatever she could - big or small - to make a positive difference in the lives of others, especially those less fortunate than herself. The Lynne Mitchell Foundation and this scholarship continues her legacy of love - one act at a time.
RAMA H. RAWAL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by Raj Rawal, in honor of the memory of his mother, the late Rama H. Rawal, in 2024, the Rama H. Rawal Memorial Scholarship will award a USD $3,000 academic scholarship to an eligible Jamaican woman attending university, trade, vocational or graduate school.
Rama was an incredibly strong and fiercely independent person. She earned a master's degree at a time when few women in India even went to college. Similarly, when her husband came to America, she remained in India for more than two years and continued to work full-time as a high school teacher while caring for both sons. Rama handled the ups and downs of life with cheerfulness, optimism, and humor.
ERNEST M. CHANNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by various donors, in honor of the memory of the late Ernest M. Channer, in 2024, the Ernest M. Channer Memorial Scholarship will award a USD $3,000 academic scholarship to an eligible Jamaican student attending university, trade, vocational or graduate school.
Ernest was a devoted husband and father. He cherished family gatherings and never hesitated to assist both family and friends, regardless of the circumstances. Throughout his arduous 15-year battle with the rare illness Amyloidosis (Familial) that many of his siblings share, Ernest participated in clinical trials, generously sharing his journey to further the advancement of treatment for this disease.
SLYVIA GORDON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by Charles Gordon, in honor of the memory of his mother, the late Sylvia Gordon, in 2024, the Sylvia Gordon Memorial Scholarship will award a USD $2,500 academic scholarship to an eligible Jamaican student attending university, trade, vocational or graduate school.
From her years of hard work, struggles and determination, Sylvia fulfilled her dream to ensure that her family was well taken care of. After seeing her children grow up and become independent, Sylvia entered a new chapter, that of being a loving and doting grandmother.
Sylvia handled the challenges of her life by leaning on her strong faith in God. Always the optimist, she was filled with an abundance of love and showed it to everyone she met.
NORMAN J. LAWRENCE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by Chanteya Lawrence, in honor of the memory of her father, the late Norman J. Lawrence, in 2024, the Norman J. Lawrence Memorial Scholarship will award a USD $2,000 academic scholarship to an eligible Jamaican student attending university, trade, vocational or graduate school.
Norman never forgot about his own struggles as a boy so he and his wife gave back to children in the inner city and around the island to ensure they could get a good education. Norman and his wife Laurice are the product of parents who constantly gave back to support their community which makes a scholarship the best honor to continue their work. Norman affectionately known as “Honey” loved sport especially cricket, horseracing, spending time with family and reading.
Questions on how to establish a Memorial Scholarship can be directed to info@lynnemitchellfoundation.org.
Applications to our scholarships can be submitted via the Lynne Mitchell Foundation Scholarship Application Portal at https://lynnemitchellfoundation.awardspring.com/
Questions regarding scholarship application support can be directed to info@lynnemitchellfoundation.org.
To learn more about the Lynne Mitchell Foundation, or to donate to our General Scholarship Fund, visit our website at www.lynnemitchellfoundation.org.
Lynne Mitchell Foundation Awards Over Three Million Jamaican Dollars in Scholarships to Jamaican Students.
Lynne Mitchell Foundation is excited to announce the ten Jamaican students who were chosen to receive over $3,000,000 Jamaican Dollars in scholarships from the Lynne Mitchell Foundation 2023 Scholarship Program! This year, three scholarships were provided by the Foundation's General Scholarship Fund and seven were provided by individual donors, each honoring the memory of a loved one who has passed away. Each of the ten winners will receive between $295,000 (JMD) and $738,000 (JMD) to help with expenses at the educational institution of their choice beginning as early as this August.
The ten winners were chosen based on academic achievement, extra-curricular and community involvement, letters of recommendation, and overall character. Applicants were also asked to submit an essay about how they would strive to create a better world.
The scholarship award recipients include:
Trishelle Gooden and Chrisanne Atkinson, winners of the Lynne Mitchell Memorial Scholarship, donated by Marlene Gordon in memory of her mother, Lynne Mitchell.
Alton Roberts, winner of the Eleanor Hansell Memorial Scholarship, donated by Barry Blum in memory of his elementary school teacher, Eleanor Hansell
Dwayne Blake and Jordan Binns, winners of the Norman J. Lawrence Memorial Scholarship, donated by Heather Philip, in memory of her mother, Lorna Pearl Philp and also donated by Chanteya Lawrence in memory of her father, Norman J. Lawrence.
Dominic Coburn, winner of the Sylvia Gordon Memorial Scholarship, donated by Charles Gordon in memory of his mother, Sylvia Gordon.
Serena Williams, winner of the Rama H. Rawal Memorial Scholarship, donated by Raj Rawal in memory of his mother, Rama H. Rawal.
Asher Smith, Sashaunna Lamb and Ashlee Gooden, winners of the Lynne Mitchell Foundation Aspire Scholarship.
"We extend huge congratulations to our 2023 scholarship winners. It is with a great deal of joy that we provide these scholarships to help support the educational journey of these highly accomplished and well deserving students," said Marlene Gordon, President & Founder of the Lynne Mitchell Foundation. "We were blown away by their outstanding academic achievements, strong commitment to extra-curricular and community activities, and well articulated essays outlining their career aspirations and how they will strive to create a better world."
To learn more about our annual Scholarship Program, please visit https://www.lynnemitchellfoundation.org/apply.
We would like to thank The Jamaica Gleaner and Janet Silvera, Senior Gleaner Writer, for writing such a beautiful article about the Lynne Mitchell Foundation and our mission of Loving Children . . . Changing Lives. It truly captures why our mission is so close to our hearts. Thank you for amplifying our mission and helping us to spread awareness about our scholarship application program. We are now offering academic scholarship to eligible Jamaican students attending high school, university or graduate school in Jamaica, the United States or Canada. Scholarship amounts range from USD $1,500 to USD $5,000. Further details available on our website or on our scholarship application portal.
