In the fall of 2024, the Le Flambeau Foundation awarded its inaugural Dr. Luc L. Colas scholarships to two students at Université Notre Dame d’Haïti in Cap-Haïtien. These scholarships cover their full tuition for their final two years of college as they pursue degrees in agronomy—a field vital for sustainable development and community empowerment in Haiti. Now, as they begin their final semester of their senior year, these students reflect on their journey, and share wisdom for the next generation, along with selecting a photo that captures their passion.
Rodné Trevol
Hello, Le Flambeau Foundation family and friends,
During this first semester of my final year in agronomy, I had an experience that profoundly transformed the way I perceive my future profession. My “Eureka” moment didn’t happen in a classroom, but rather in the field during our practical sessions. Faced with a lack of adequate agricultural equipment, we had to improvise, adapt our methods, and sometimes even slow down our experiments. This situation, though difficult, was extremely educational.
It was at this precise moment that I understood that agronomy in Haiti is not limited to theory; it is, above all, a science of adaptation, resilience, and innovation. Working in sometimes precarious conditions forces us to rethink our approaches and to value the …(to read the full piece click here)
Rodné Trevol 04/17/26
Fanequerlie Pierre
To the Le Flambeau Foundation family and friends,
The 2024-2025 academic year has been one of the most motivating for me. It was a year during which I learned an enormous amount, both educationally and socially. As a student, I admit that not everything was easy: there were moments of doubt, fear, and periods of stress and discouragement. But despite this, my commitment, my determination, and my competitive spirit always remained intact.
At the beginning, everything seemed blurred and complicated. I knew what I wanted to accomplish, but I had no idea how to actually achieve it. Thanks to the various courses I took this year, several doors opened for me, new perspectives…to read more click here
Fanequerlie Pierre 04/17/26
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