Dear Colleagues, Parents, & Students:
Attached and below is a wonderful scholarship opportunity for those student who are going through a Financial Hardship.
Hello Everyone,
Tatiana McIntosh Scholarship Fund - Education-Financial Hardship Scholarship: Many students experience difficulty with the costs of living and studying. This scholarship aims to assist students who experience financial difficulty arising from having limited income.
Eligibility:
- Be 18 years or older, or have a parent or guardian who must apply on their behalf
- Enroll as an incoming Freshman or Sophomore
- Enroll on a full-time basis in an Associates or Bachelors degree program
- Evidence of sustained commitment to, and achievement in academic studies
- Evidence of financial hardship
- Evidence of sustained participation in and commitment to community and social service activities
- Two (2) letters of recommendation required, detailing why the candidate should be considered for this award (written examples of student's achievement or potential are encouraged)
- Demonstrate commitment to ongoing personal and professional learning
Priority will be given to those with life altering or serious illnesses or living/economic conditions, and/or those who have medical expenses that may pose an ongoing financial drain that may jeopardize one's educational status.
Award: $500 (up to two students per year can qualify for this award.) The scholarship will be used for the purchase of prescribed textbooks, or for dormitory housing expenses, or as a contribution towards tuition and fees.
Deadline: July 31, 2012
Student should review website and application for complete details, and submission instructions: http://www.taticaribbean.com/index.html
Further information about the Financial Hardship Scholarship can be obtained by: Telephone: 954 895-8384 or Email: studentaffairs@taticaribbean.com.
