The Sanmerna Foundation has awarded $2 million in scholarships and bursaries to more than 15 students from Balmagie and St Jude’s primary schools as they prepare to transition to several traditional high schools.

Both institutions serve inner-city communities, where many parents continue to grapple with the rising cost of education and the financial demands of preparing their children for high school.

Through this initiative, the Sanmerna Foundation said it is proud to recognise and reward students who have demonstrated academic excellence, discipline, and determination despite their circumstances.