22/09/2026
BVI ASIA ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME WELCOMES FOUR NEW STUDENTS IN THIRD COHORT
The BVI Asia Abroad Scholarship Programme, recently welcomed four new students as part of its third cohort.
The new students are:
1. Deyounce Lowenfield, Business Administration, University of Macau (Not photo'd)
2. Chanecia Pinnock, Business Administration, University of St. Joseph (Macau)
3. Deniqua McSheene, Communications and Media, University of Saint Joseph (Macau)
4. Rushawn Johnson, Business Administration, University of Saint Joseph (Macau)
In presenting the new cohort of students, Political Economy Officer and Analyst at the BVI Hong Kong Office Mr. Ronn A. Grant said, “The BVIHKO is pleased to welcome our newest cohort of four Virgin Islanders to Asia. Their persistence during the application process which has allowed them to successfully get to this point, speaks to their drive and ambition to further their education. I am confident that they will not only excel academically but immerse themselves in Asian culture and serve as Virgin Islands ambassadors.”
Of the four students, Mr. Rushawn Johnson a Public Officer within the Cabinet Office, successfully applied through the Virgin Islands Public Service-Learning Institute partnership. Dr. Connie George, Director of the Public Service-Learning Institute shared her excitement in seeing Mr. Johnson embark on his pursuit of educational advancement.
“I am extremely proud of Rushawn. He would have learnt of the programme on several occasions and participated in informational sessions hosted by the BVI Hong Kong Office staff. It is a very exciting time for us to see another public officer saying, I really want to take on this challenge and opportunity. I continue to push it as a place where our public officers can truly, truly benefit.” -Dr. Connie Goerge
Established in 2020 by the BVI Hong Kong Office, the goal of the programme is to
promote cross-cultural exchange and build skills for the territory's sustainable development. Study opportunities span locations such as Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, and Taiwan.
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, and short-term or language programmes are all offered and priority goes to high-need economic sectors identified by the BVI Government such as tourism, business, finance, accounting, computer science, and public policy among others.
The scholarship combines full or substantial tuition waivers, government grants, and private sector awards to cover tuition, housing, flights, and living allowances where eligible.
The Asia Abroad Scholarship operates on a three-way partnership among participating universities in Asia, the BVI Government, and the private sector. Applications are coordinated through the BVI Hong Kong Office, which manages recruitment, interviews, and liaison with partner institutions across Asia. The programme continues to see a surge in applications from students pursuing fields aligned with national development priorities.
Ms Tisa Donovan is the first BVI Asia Abroad Scholar to have graduated under the programme earning her Master’s in Public Health from Taipei Medical University (TMU).
Recruitment is ongoing and eligible students are encouraged to apply for the 2027-2028 academic year by visiting https://www.bvihongkongoffice.com.hk/en/bvi-scholarship-programme
