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Investing in young minds since 2023

Investing in young minds. Building brighter futures.

SKN Scholars provides scholarships, uniforms, books, and educational support to primary school students across St. Kitts and Nevis, helping remove barriers to learning and create opportunities for future success.

  • 100% goes to students
  • Paid directly to vendors
  • Registered nonprofit in St. Kitts and Nevis

How it works

Three steps between your gift and a child's future

  1. You choose a school

    Pick the primary school you want to support, often the one you attended. Your gift stays tied to that school and its students.

  2. We match your gift

    School administrators identify a student in need. We confirm the cost of books and uniforms with the vendor before any money moves.

  3. They receive directly

    Funds go from us to the vendor. The student picks up the supplies. You receive a confirmation tying your gift to the outcome.

The difference

How support reaches students

SKN Scholars partners with schools and approved vendors to provide books, uniforms, and school supplies to deserving students. Every step of the process is documented to ensure transparency and responsible stewardship of donor contributions.

“Education changes lives. Transparency builds trust.”
Tyesha A. James, Founder & President
M. Greene Scholarship Recipient

Scholar spotlight

One student. One opportunity. A lasting impact.

“I graduated in 3rd place from Bronte Welsh Primary School in 2025. I was awarded a scholarship through SKN Scholars, which helped me get the supplies I needed to begin my high school journey. I am truly grateful for the support and encouragement. Thank you.”
M. Greene Scholarship Recipient, Bronte Welch Primary School, 2025

Schools

Choose the school that shaped you

  • Receiving awards

    Beach Allen Primary

    St. Kitts

  • Receiving awards

    Bronte Welsh Primary

    St. Kitts

  • Receiving awards

    Cotton Thomas Comprehensive

    St. Kitts

  • 2026 target

    Cayon Primary

    St. Kitts

  • 2026 target

    Charlestown Primary

    Nevis

  • 2026 target

    Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College

    St. Kitts

View all 30 schools across the federation

Leadership

Led by professionals who give back

  • Tyesha A. James

    Tyesha A. James

    Founder & President

    A financial reporting and compliance professional, Tyesha founded SKN Scholars to bring the discipline of audited transparency to primary-school giving in the federation.

  • Tevince Coker

    Tevince Coker

    Finance Director

    Tevince brings FSRC, CFE, and CAMS credentials to the organization, overseeing the controls that keep every donation traceable from giver to vendor.

  • Giselle James, MSN, RN

    Giselle James, MSN, RN

    Executive Secretary

    A nurse at NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell, Giselle leads the operational rhythm of the organization and the relationships with school administrators on the ground.

Make it count

Your primary school shaped who you became. Now shape who they'll become.

A single term's supplies. A full school year. A scholarship through to graduation. Pick a level that fits your year, and the gift goes straight to the vendor for a child you helped name.

Donate now
  • $50 Term supplies
  • $250 Books + uniforms
  • $500 Full scholarship