Caribbean American Association of Lake County – SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
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.