Background
The Lillian ”Granny” Coakley Scholarship Fund was established under the will of Cynthia Donaldson in memory of her Mother Lillian Grace Coakley. Ms. Donaldson is a stalwart member of the Religious and Political Community. After her Mother died, she decided to honor her memory by establishing the Scholarship Fund. Moving from Nassau to Grand Bahama Ms. Donaldson worked with the Bahamas Labor Board and established many groundbreaking policies for the local hotel workers in Grand Bahama. Later she was employed as an Executive Administrator at the Famous Holiday Inn hotel in Lucaya. Ms. Donaldson has always had a passion for education and helping others.

Allyson Marie Smith Chairman
Demetius A Donaldson Co-Chairman