PETNA News

Nicholas Brathwaite, who chose McMaster University based on the design of its brochure 43 years ago, is returning as its 20th Chancellor. The PETNA Foundation founder's journey from Applied Chemistry graduate to Silicon Valley tech leader exemplifies innovation, equity, and giving back.

We are proud to celebrate Keziah Gibbs , one of our supported students, whose leadership and passion for inclusive STEM education is already making a remarkable impact in the Hamilton community. Read the full McMaster University feature here: https://news.mcmaster.ca/keziah-gibbs-brings-science-to-life-for-kids-and-teens/

The PETNA Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now open for: The 2026 Nicholas and Janice Brathwaite Award Award Deadline (PETNA Application): 1 November 2025 McMaster University Application Deadline: 15 January 2026 Application Portal is now closed.

PETNA Foundation scholarship changes student’s life By Lincoln DePradine Keziah Gibbs For more than four decades, technology entrepreneur...

The PETNA Foundation proudly congratulates Brathwaite Scholars Keziah Gibbs  and Timara Bubb , who graduated from McMaster University in...

In June 2025, Nicholas and Janice Brathwaite visited Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, where they were hosted by Nancy...

In a heartfelt tribute that has touched many in the Grenadian community, Hon Delma Thomas recently took to social media to acknowledge...

1.0 OVERVIEW Science popularization initiatives are one of the most effective methods of engaging parents, students, teachers, and the...

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada – May 24, 2024 – McMaster University proudly announces the latest recipient of the Nicholas and Janice...

Pictured (left-right): Khahill Richards, Solange Thomas Dowden, Timara Bubb, Dr. Nicholas Brathwaite, Keziah Gibbs, Corie Bain

From Nicholas E. Brathwaite: I truly believe that success should be measured based on the impact one has on the lives of others. My wife,...

Brathwaite Scholars Dinner on 18 January 2024 in Hamilton, ON hosted by The PETNA Foundation. Pictured (left-right), Khahill Richards,...

Source: CADSTI-NE Newsletter, November 2023 Visit: caribbeanscience.org/cadsti/cadsti-ne/ Khahill-Akil Richards Second-year Integrated...

PETNA Foundation supports the Light Africa program.  For more information, please visit: Kampala Community Church/Light Africa/Amani...

Excerpts From an Article in the Grenada Informer of April 8, 2016 “In the case of Anderson Peters, a 65 m range instrument was useless in...

Carlyn Benjamin was one of the first PETNA scholarship recipients.  PETNA financed both B.A and M.A degrees in Education for Carlyn and...

PETNA is thrilled to be invited to the Final Project Presentations by the students of the 2016 Student Program for Innovation in Science...