Today the Social Security Board awarded a number of scholarships to worthy students.
91 students from across the country benefited from the program. 61 scholarships were given out for high school, 26 for tertiary level education and the remaining went to vocational studies.
For SSB, it's an investment in the country's human capital:..
Thurnica Middleton, Branch Manager - SSB Belize City
"Today we have a ceremony to recognize the achievement of this year's scholarship that we have given to students in education. Scholarships were given to all levels; to secondary, tertiary and vocational. The process is that you apply to the Board. There is a form that the parents or students complete and it's through that that then the selection is made."
Reporter
"How many students in total receive scholarships today?"
Thurnica Middleton, Branch Manager - SSB Belize City
"Countrywide 91 scholarships were given; 61 at the secondary, 26 at the tertiary and the remaining was at vocational."
Marion Ali, reporter
"Is this on a yearly basis?"
Thurnica Middleton, Branch Manager - SSB Belize City
"Yes its yearly. Presently we have over 400 students who are scholarship holders."
The Social Security Scholarship program started in the year 2000.
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