Eighty-three university students from 13 institutions across the country were awarded scholarships by Carerras Limited to assist with their studies.

The scholarships were officially awarded at the Carreras Tertiary Scholarship Programme awards ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus, last Sunday, February 4.

Carreras’ investment of J$25 million reaffirmed its dedication to nurturing talent in Jamaica.

Speaking at the event, Franklin Murillo, managing director of Carreras Ltd., in expressing the company’s continued commitment to education and youth development, said: “Today, I am extremely happy. I believe this is the best type of event Carreras can hold as a company. This programme goes beyond education; it’s about the future. When I look at this room, I see so much talent and potential around here, and that’s what our scholarship programme is about—creating a better future and tomorrow for our fellow Jamaicans.”

Murillo reaffirmed that the company will continue to remain dedicated to preventing underage access to tobacco products, as it has done for the past six decades, exemplifying its unwavering commitment to societal well-being and ethical business practices.

Ricardo Allen, founder and CEO of One on One Education Services, drew from his journey and experiences to express the importance of education, hard work, and mentorship for success.

He said, “Yes, I felt like I missed out, of course I did,” he candidly shared. “I lost probably the earlier part of my twenties; I should’ve been having some fun. But if yuh want good, your nose affi run, and sometimes it requires sacrifices to make it work.”

“I can tell you—every person here can use this scholarship to achieve the vision that you establish, and it’s not difficult; you have to be committed,” he continued.

Check out the video from the event below