Grenada’s Minister of Education to meet with Florida colleges

Grenada’s Minister of Education Simon Stiell arrives in Miami on Wednesday for week-long meetings with local universities – University of Miami, Florida International University, Nova Southeastern University and Miami Dade Community College, to discuss scholarships and in-state tuition for Grenadian students wishing to enroll in Florida colleges.

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The Minister will also hold a townhall meeting this Saturday in Lauderhill to discuss the new education program with Diaspora members.

The main outcome of his visit to the sunshine state would be much needed scholarships for bright, young, aspiring students, eager for the opportunity to further their education and then return to give back to the Grenada.

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