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Bolt's Foundation Boosts Jamaican Students Post-Hurricane
10 Sep
Summary
- Usain Bolt's foundation grants J$10 million for student education.
- Aid targets over 100 students impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
- Support covers fees and expenses for the 2026-27 academic year.
The Usain Bolt Foundation has announced a substantial educational aid package of nearly J$10 million, benefiting over 100 students entering secondary school. This initiative specifically assists students in western Jamaica whose families are still recovering from the impact of Hurricane Melissa. The support will cover school fees and other educational expenses throughout the 2026-27 academic year.
Eight high schools across Trelawny, St. James, Hanover, Westmoreland, and St. Elizabeth are partnering with the foundation. Each school will receive J$1 million to distribute among students facing financial hardship. Guidance counselors will identify those with the greatest needs, ensuring the funds directly assist families struggling in the aftermath of the hurricane.
Additionally, 17 students from Bolt's former primary school, Waldensia Primary in Trelawny, will each receive J$100,000, totaling J$1.7 million. This brings the foundation's total commitment for this program to J$9.7 million. Winsome Wilkins, chairman of the Usain Bolt Foundation, emphasized the mission of creating happy children through educational and cultural development.
