Marley, was herself originally training to be a nurse before meeting (and later marrying) Bob Marley. This single mother will be selected from applicants currently enrolled at the Women’s Centre of Jamaica (or similar institutions that enroll pregnant women).īeloved globally as an entertainer and humanitarian, Mrs. Of the 10 awardees, one will be a woman pursuing a career in nursing and another a single mother who experienced teenage pregnancy.
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“With schools re-opening for face-to-face classes, there is still a general energy of uncertainty surrounding education at this time, and mom is so pleased to be able to help our women reach their full potential.”Īimed at empowering women, the scholarships will be awarded to ten women currently enrolled in University for the 2022 – 2023 period. “Through the Rita Marley Scholarships, we can continue to motivate and uplift the financially challenged youth - especially women,” states Cedella Marley, daughter of Rita and Bob Marley and an accomplished singer, author, fashion designer and entrepreneur in her own right. The Foundation is charged with this mandate.
Rita Marley and her Foundation are thankful to have the ability to help make higher education more accessible to women living on the lower socio-economic end of the spectrum. Educational advancement is one of the fundamental ways to achieve this life and Dr. The long-term development of a nation depends on how enabled all its citizens are to pursue the best quality of life possible. Following the success of the initial launch last year, the foundation is investing 4 million dollars to help women overcome obstacles to pursuing higher education and achieving their dreams.
Alferita Marley O.J, O.D, LITT, by opening the 2022 Rita Marley Scholarship fund. Kingston, Jamaica – Thursday, July 21: The Rita Marley Foundation celebrates the 76thbirthday of founder and reggae icon, the Honorable Dr.
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