William Marcus Natta Memorial Scholarship Fund

📚 Celebrating 16 Years of the William Marcus Natta Memorial Scholarship Fund! 🎓

Today marks a significant milestone—the 16th anniversary of the William Marcus Natta Memorial Scholarship Fund. Since its establishment on April 8, 2010, the Fund has been a powerful force in nurturing the next generation of leaders in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Honouring the legacy of William Marcus Natta—a former army sergeant, dedicated accounts clerk, and passionate trade unionist—the Fund carries forward his commitment to hard work, community service, and the transformative power of education.

The Fund's mission is to provide “A Helping Hand Along Your Way,” supporting fifth and sixth graders at the Tucker-Clarke and Halliday Smith Primary Schools. It provides financial aid and educational resources to students who demonstrate both academic promise and strong civic-mindedness.

Over the past 16 years, the Fund's impact has been nothing short of remarkable:

· Awarded 37 scholarships to outstanding primary school students, with over EC$30,000 in scholarships and gifts distributed since 2011.
· Donated over 25,000 educational items to local primary schools.
· Inspired future innovators by gifting 3,000+ STEM toys to early childhood centers.
· Provided critical support during the COVID-19 pandemic, including non-contact thermometers for schools.
· Enhanced school environments, including a recent landscape project at Tucker-Clarke Primary.

The Fund depends on the generosity of its supporters to continue its vital work. Today, we celebrate not only the Fund’s impressive legacy but also the bright future it continues to build for the youth of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Happy 16th Anniversary to the William Marcus Natta Memorial Scholarship Fund! 🎉👏

🔗 To learn more, donate, or support this incredible mission, please visit: www.nattascholarshipfund.org

2026 NATTA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR LOCAL PRIMARY STUDENTS

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The William Marcus Natta Memorial Scholarship Fund is proud to announce that its application window for the 2026 academic year is now officially open. The Fund is calling on eligible students from the Tucker Clarke and Halliday Smith Primary Schools to apply for the prestigious scholarship.

The Fund will award two deserving students from each of the two schools. Ideal candidates are those who demonstrate financial need, exhibit leadership qualities or a mentoring spirit and maintain active involvement in extracurricular or civic activities both at school and within their communities.

All applications must be submitted by May 1, 2026.

Completed applications can be mailed to:
William Marcus Natta Memorial Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 2242
Basseterre
Saint Kitts

To learn more about the Fund, the selection criteria or to download application materials, please visit the official website at www.nattascholarshipfund.org. Paper applications are also available at the offices of both the Tucker-Clarke and Irishtown Primary Schools.

We thank Antioch Baptist Church St Kitts for their annual contribution to our scholarship fund. The church’s generosity is most welcomed and goes a long way to advancing our work each year. 📚🎓

TAG President Laurence Knight Jr. presents to the William Marcus Natta Memorial Scholarship Fund Chairman Dr. Marcus Natta.

What an incredible day! Today (Oct 9, 2025), the William Marcus Natta Memorial Scholarship Fund had the joy of visiting three wonderful educational institutions: Tucker Clarke Primary School, Halliday-Smith Primary School and Newtown Nursery.

We delivered essential school supplies to support their amazing teachers and students. A huge thank you to Ms Carol Bernier and family for their generous partnership in making these annual donations possible!

This year's donations for the primary schools included:

✏️4,000+ writing tools (pens, pencils, colored pencils)
📓400+ notebooks
🎒200 rulers, 200 sharpeners, and 250 erasers
🖍Over 100 packs of crayons
📚And so much more!

For our youngest learners at Newtown Nursery, we donated a high chair, baby wipes, activity organizers, storybooks, educational posters, and art supplies.

It’s a blessing to invest in our community’s future, one classroom at a time.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS! 🇰🇳 42 years strong & growing! 🙏🏾

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to our 2025 Natta Scholars! 🎓
We celebrated Ms. Marlin Rodriguez Abreu and Mr. Hender Castro (Tucker Clarke Primary) and Ms. Ni’Kenya Francis and Mr. Aiden Jean-Baptiste (Halliday Smith Primary) at our annual awards ceremony (June 24, 2025).

A special recognition to their parents, guardians, teachers and entire support systems for their nurturing and guidance. 🌟

As the William Marcus Natta Memorial Scholarship Fund continues its mission—“A Helping Hand Along Your Way" since 2010—we’re confident these exceptional students will shine brightly in their futures. ✨

Learn more: [www.nattascholarshipfund.org]