NASSAU, Bahamas — Kimya Poitier has been selected Lyford Cay International School’s (LCIS) third Thomson Trust Scholar. She joins LCIS from Palmdale Primary School, where she was selected as a 2022 Primary School Student of the Year nominee, The Nassau Guardian reported on Monday, May 16, in an article written by Shavaughn Moss.
Kimya, a sixth-grade student, is the recipient of the LCIS need and merit-based scholarship, supported by a donation to the school’s endowment for scholarships and financial aid by the Peter N. Thomson Trust Family Foundation. She will join the Class of 2028 (Grade 7) at LCIS in August which offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) programs.
“When I found out that I was selected as the next Thomson Trust Scholar, I was so excited,” said Kimya. “I now have the opportunity to attend a school that has all of the activities I love built-in like sailing, golf and equestrian.”
Kimya, who is an artist, musician and golfer, with a 4.00 grade point average (GPA), said she was proud to join the Dragon family.
The tuition award includes all textbooks, software, off-island field trips, examination fees and a student activity account.
“I felt very proud because I know that they had many really bright students to choose from, and they selected me,” Kimya said. “I feel like my dream came true. I want to say thank you to the Peter N. Thomson Family Trust for giving me this opportunity to attend the school of my dreams. I am looking forward to this new journey from grade seven straight to grade 12.”
The daughter of Racine and Sammie Poitier also participates in many service initiatives in her community. One of Kimya’s unique accomplishments includes minting her very own NFT.
Rose Marie Taylor, LCIS admissions director, said selecting Kimya from the talented pool of applicants was challenging for the committee.
“This particular scholarship aims to support a student who exemplifies outstanding academic achievement, but we were also looking for a student who demonstrates the IB learner profile trait of being balanced – Kimya is such a student. She is multi-talented in the arts, sports and has a 4.00 GPA. She is poised and shows a high level of maturity for her age. I have great expectations for her at LCIS,” said Taylor. See complete article in The Nassau Guardian at https://thenassauguardian.com/kimya-poitier-selected-thomson-trust-scholar/?fbclid=IwAR1dkdAybX9Ap7ox1HeUDlgEkiBOunLpOx3gc_jldmKAie-9Zz6jLu3Fisg
