Four aspiring engineers recognised at award ceremony

The Barbados Association of Professional Engineers (BAPE) honoured the recipients of the 2026 Angus Edghill Scholarship Fund at an award ceremony held on Friday, August 7.

This year’s four scholarship recipients are: Nicholai Downes, John-Bernard Yearwood, Ajani Headley and Alec Kellman.

Each recipient received an award of $25 000 to support their educational expenses as they pursue studies in engineering.

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The ceremony gave BAPE’s membership the chance to meet this year’s recipients, make connections, and welcome them as members of BAPE for the year ahead.

Established by the Angus Edghill and Richard Edghill Families, the Angus Edghill Scholarship Fund seeks to support aspiring Barbadian engineers and to promote the long-term advancement of the engineering profession in Barbados. The fund awards up to four scholarships annually to Barbadian nationals between the ages of 18 and 25 who are pursuing, or intend to pursue, studies in a recognised engineering discipline. It supports fields aligned with Barbados’s national development priorities, from infrastructure and environmental resilience to renewable energy, water security, transportation, and housing.

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The BAPE Selection Committee undertook a rigorous evaluation process, including a review of applicants’ academic performance, personal statements, and letters of recommendation, before selecting this year’s top-ranked candidates. The awards were presented by Grace Edghill, daughter of Angus Edghill, on behalf of the families, who noted that they were impressed by both the number and calibre of applicants in this inaugural year.

Engineer Rey Moe, president of Barbados Association of Professional Engineers said, “It was a pleasure to celebrate the achievements and potential of this year’s four scholarship recipients. We congratulate them on this important milestone and look forward to supporting them throughout their studies, connecting them with mentors and opportunities within the engineering community, and, in time, welcoming them into the profession. We are proud to invest in their journey and in the future of engineering in Barbados.”   

The Most Honourable Richard Edghill FB, said, “It was a wonderful opportunity to meet these young Barbadians and their families, who are working with such purpose pursuing their interests, studies, and careers. We congratulate all four recipients and look forward to following their progress.” (PR)