Help Us Build Opportunities for Jamaican & Caribbean Students
Education changes lives, but for many Jamaican and Caribbean students, financial barriers make higher education feel out of reach. This scholarship initiative was created to help bridge that gap by supporting ambitious students who deserve the opportunity to pursue their goals without being held back by financial hardship.
My name is Janae Mcfarlane, and I am launching this scholarship initiative to provide financial assistance to students pursuing college, university, or career-focused education in the United States. As someone who understands the challenges many students face when trying to access higher education opportunities, I wanted to create something that gives back directly to the community.
The goal of this fundraiser is to establish the first award cycle of the scholarship program, which is currently set at $1000 per student per cycle. Funds raised will go directly toward:
* Student scholarship awards
* Educational expenses such as tuition, books, and academic fees
* Building a sustainable scholarship fund for future recipients
This initiative is currently in its development stage, and transparency is extremely important to me. As the fund stands, current details are as follows:
- Caribbean students studying in the US or abroad
- $500 awarded to two students two times per year
- Finalists selections will be made by a team of reviewers from bold.org
- Final awardees will be selected by a management team and distributed via the online scholarship platform https://bold.org/
The vision is to create a long-term scholarship opportunity that uplifts hardworking students and encourages educational advancement within the Jamaican and Caribbean community.
Every contribution, no matter the size, helps move this initiative closer to becoming a real opportunity for students who need support the most. If you are unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser would also mean so much.
Thank you for believing in the power of education, opportunity, and community support.





