I've found a few scholarship opportunities that many of you should consider looking into. All of these scholarships are for specific universities.
George M. Alexis Memorial Scholarship
Annual award for recent imigrants from, or of Eastern Caribbean ancestry, who are entering freshman students at Brooklyn College-CUNY in New York planning to major in Public Services, Law, Psychology, or Social Sciences. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need and high academic standing in high school. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies.
Marcus Garvey Award
Annual awards for Caribbean or Bahamian undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Schiller International University. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, and nationality. Due date and award amount may vary. An essay must be included with application packet.
Ahora Scholarship
Annual awards for Latin American or Caribbean undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Rochester. Students must demonstrate academic achievement. An interview is required. Number of awards may vary.
Kwame Nkrumah Class of '72 Scholarship
Annual award for African American, Caribbean, or African undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Lincoln University of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Students must exemplify leadership, school and class spirit, and participation in University activities.
Jack Devine Scholarship
Annual award for a Dominican Republic incoming freshman or sophomore student at Brooklyn College-CUNY in New York. Applicant must have demonstrated interest in the language and culture of the Caribbean. Due date and award amount varies.
