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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Warrior Fund Launches Scholarship for Bahamian Primary School Students with Sickle Cell Disease

Applications Open August 24th for $500 Award

BIMINI, BAHAMAS – AUGUST 6TH, 2026 – A new scholarship initiative, The Warrior Fund, has been established to support and recognize primary school students in The Bahamas who are living with Sickle Cell Disease. The fund will award $500 annually to a student in the government school system who demonstrates academic promise and personal resilience.

The scholarship is designed to celebrate effort, curiosity, and perseverance. It honors children who continue to pursue their education despite the challenges of managing a chronic health condition.

Scholarship Details:

• Award Amount: $500 annually

• Duration: Five-year program (2026-2031)

• Eligibility: Government primary school students (Grades 1-6) with confirmed Sickle Cell Disease diagnosis

• Selection Criteria: Academic engagement, effort, curiosity, and personal resilience

Application Timeline:

• Applications Open: August 24th, 2026

• Application Deadline: October 8th, 2026

• Recipient Announced: November 2nd, 2026

Applications are submitted online at potcake.io. The process requires a parent application, a teacher recommendation, and medical verification from a healthcare provider.

The Warrior Fund is administered by Taje Duncombe and operates as a volunteer-run initiative with no administrative costs. The fund is structured as a five-year sinking fund, with initial funding provided by Potcake, a private investment holding company.

For more information, visit potcake.io or contact thewarriorfund@potcake.io.

Contact:

Taje Duncombe
Administrator, The Warrior Fund
Email: thewarriorfund@potcake.io
Website: potcake.io

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• Download a copy of the scholarship overview here.

• Download a copy of the latest press release here.