Jaden Ebanks | Academics

My parents and Biology teacher encouraged me to apply for the Proud of Them Youth

Awards. I’ve always been inspired looking at the multiple billboards across Grand

Cayman and Cayman Brac. Seeing young people being recognised, motivated me to

pursue the award; so that one day I could join their ranks. I have been a diligent student

throughout my academic journey, so I was confident I could compete for this award, and

seize the opportunity to motivate other young Caymanians along their own academic

journeys.

Throughout my high school career, I won many gold academic trophies that recognised

me as a high achieving student. I won the Top Student Award multiple times in my class,

which has emphasised my commitment, and the consistency of my academic

performance, over the years. I have also competed in multiple math competitions in

Grand Cayman and have participated in the KPMG Brain Bowl. Additionally, I applied for

the Dart Scholarship Programme and placed in the top 5, among 29 applicants.

I have just finished taking my exams (CXC’s) and I am now moving into the Dual

Enrollment Programme with the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI). I will

complete my Year 12 studies in Cayman Brac. In the future, I plan to take up Business

Administration and further my education in Accountancy in the UK. As a Proud of Them

Honouree in Cayman Brac, I will strive to be a role model to other students and to the

future generations who will be recognised with this prestigious award.

An interesting fact about me is that I participated in the Youth Parliament Debate in

March 2025. I was also recently inducted as the President for my Leos Club. Additionally, I

have been a dedicated participant of the Junior Achievement Programme. As a Proud of

Them Honouree, I want to give back to my community by encouraging youth to do their

best and to work hard to accomplish great goals, so they are able to succeed at

everything they aspire to achieve.

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