scholarships & grants
funded by the people.
Because of our generous donors, we at EmpowerU are able to support the multitude of dreams of our young people by offering scholarship programs to Caribbean, first-generation, and minority students. Our scholarships cater towards financing tuition and other academic fees, but we also offer assistance to those that demonstrate deeper financial need.
With limited to no financial opportunities available to Caribbean students, we at EmpowerU hope to bridge this financial gap. For many, the large cost of a college education demotivates many young people from continuing their education.
We hope that through our scholarship program, we can reduce the barrier to entry for many minority groups and help empower the next generation of leaders, innovators, and disrupters.
who our scholarships support
students
community leaders
fearless disrupters
passionate creatives
dreamers
community scholarships & grants
empoweru scholars
EmpowerU's academic scholarship is aimed at supporting young Caribbean students pursuing tertiary education. This scholarship is aimed at supporting eligible students with tuition and book fee assistance. APPLICATION CLOSED
think global act local
EmpowerU's first social entrepreneurship grant aimed at supporting the region's leaders and disrupters on the ground actively working to generate change within their local communities. This grant covers ventures investing in youth development, education, agriculture, and culture preservation.
*APPLICATION CLOSED* *Those interested in pitching a community project, please contact our team via email.
dream big scholarship
In remembrance of our late founder Erika Cannegieter-Smith, the Be The Change Foundation is offering scholarship awards to eligible residents of St. Maarten /Martin. The amount of the grants and number of awards are set by the Board of Directors based on the annual donations.
government loan
Study financing loans are granted to eligble Sint Maarten citzens selecting to study programs listed on the annual study priority list. Application is required. Note: students with above average acedmic scores are exempt from selecting a degree solely based on the priority list.
FAFSA
Student financial aid provided on behalf of the US Department of Education for eligible American citizens and permanent residents. FAFSA funds include grants, loans, and work-study.
DUO
Student financial aid provided on behalf of the Dutch Department of Education for eligible Dutch citizens. Students moving from Sint Maarten to the Netherlands will need to register within the Kingdom prior to applying for DUO.
Additional Resources
Clara Lionel Foundation Global Scholarship Program
2021 EmpowerU Scholars Fund Winner
Tamia Hector is an undergraduate student at Durham University in the United Kingdom and is pursuing an MSci in Natural Sciences with a focus on physics and mathematics. She is an aspiring physicist and enjoys discovering and exploring new concepts of physics and mathematics both inside and outside of the classroom. Her dedication to learning, leadership, and creativity has served her well thus far. Tamia was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago and enjoys art, volleyball, reading, and singing. She is extremely excited to begin this new chapter in her life.
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