The Horace Roberts Memorial Scholarship

The Horace Roberts Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate a strong passion for ethics, integrity, and principled leadership in both their academic and personal pursuits. The scholarship recognizes outstanding academic excellence and is presented to the student attaining the highest grade point average in the designated core subject area related to ethics and professional responsibility. In addition to academic achievement, consideration may be given to the student’s character, commitment to ethical conduct, leadership potential, and their ability to positively influence their peers and community through values-based decision-making and responsible citizenship.

Purpose of the Scholarship

The Horace Roberts Memorial Scholarship was established to honour the legacy, values, and contributions of Horace Roberts by encouraging students to uphold the principles of honesty, accountability, fairness, and ethical leadership. The scholarship seeks to inspire future professionals and leaders who understand the importance of ethics in fostering trust, social responsibility, and sustainable development within organizations, communities, and society at large.

Importance of Ethics

Ethics plays a critical role in shaping responsible individuals, effective leaders, and trustworthy institutions. In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, ethical decision-making is essential for promoting fairness, transparency, accountability, and respect for others. Ethical leadership strengthens organizations, builds public confidence, and contributes to positive social and economic outcomes. Through this scholarship, students are encouraged to appreciate the value of integrity and to apply ethical principles in their academic pursuits, professional careers, and everyday lives.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for the Horace Roberts Memorial Scholarship must:

• Be enrolled as a student at University of the Commonwealth Caribbean;
• Demonstrate a strong interest in ethics, integrity, and leadership;
• Attain the highest grade point average in the designated ethics-related core subject area
• Demonstrate good character, professionalism, and ethical conduct;
• Show leadership potential and meaningful contribution to the university or wider community.

Application Requirement

Applicants may be required to submit a brief reflective letter or essay outlining:

• Why ethics is important in education, leadership, and professional life;
• How ethical values have influenced their personal development;
• The ways in which they intend to contribute positively to society through ethical leadership and responsible citizenship.