“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela
The Education Committee of The Caribbean American Association of Lake County (CAALC) is raising money to benefit our scholarship program.
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Any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause .
Over the course of 20 years we have provided two to five $1,000 scholarships a year for young people of Caribbean heritage. This year is no different, and we are raising the bar and working diligently to extend our reach to impact the lives of ten (10) students by providing some financial relief with a scholarship as they look to college and furthering their education.
"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today" - Malcolm X
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
Application Deadline: March 15th, 2025
- The Caribbean-American Association of Lake County (CAALC) is pleased to announce its $1,000 scholarship, which may be used at any accredited vocational-technical school, community college, four-year college, or university.
- To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be:
- Seniors at LMHS, ERHS, SLHS, LHS, or THS who will be graduating in the year in which the scholarship is awarded.
- Virtual/Hybrid students linked with these schools are eligible.
- The following private school is also eligible: Real Life Academy in Clermont.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0
- All applicants must be of Caribbean heritage and need to specify their connection to the Caribbean.
- The scholarship is awarded based on academic record, involvement in community or extra-curricular activities, and good character.
- The scholarship funds will be forwarded directly to the institution of learning selected by the recipient.
- Applicants must submit a complete application packet, which must include:
- A fully completed application form.
- A statement/essay detailing the applicant’s education and career plans and explaining how the scholarship will help in achieving stated goals.
- 2 references (teacher, guidance counselor, coach, pastor, or employer/supervisor)
- The winner/s must agree to submit a head/shoulder picture that will be uploaded onto our website.
(352) 978-0813
caalc2004@gmail.com
614 E. HWY 50 #251
Clermont, FL 34711
NOTE: Please submit your completed application to the association email address caalc2004@gmail.com or return to your guidance counselor before March 15th, 2025.