Funding 15 'service' scholarships in Belize

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Project Needs and Beneficiaries

An IFOB 'service' scholarship will benefit the student directly with multiple-year funding that covers tuition, books and uniform expenses in several needy districts in Belize. This project, which goes beyond the typical academic scholarship, incorporates a community service element where the student will benefit by gaining valuable professional experience while learning the value of service. In exchange, the community will benefit from the voluntary service of a young member of its community.

Activities

IFOB will develop the service scholarship program along side school principals in Belize. Each program will be catered specifically to the student's interest (e.g biology) and will facilitate a relationship with the professional community.

Funding Information

Total Funding Received to Date: $1,000
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $36,125
Total Funding Goal: $37,125

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).

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Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

The IFOB Service Scholarship program will educate 15 students in Belize, facilitate valuable professional experience, and teach the value of community service. The community will also benefit from the student's service and community commitment.

Project Message

"I love to see how distinguished people speak and perform a task. I admire those people especially when I serve [Belize]. I know I will be a more disciplined, respectful and responsible citizen".
- Hanzel Ek, 13-year old scholarship winner. Corozal, Belize

Who is Running This Project

Contact

Kristi Drexler,
President
2459 Bugatti Dr.
Las Cruces, NM 88001
United States
3039196381
Email:

Project Sponsor

GlobalGiving

Organization

International Friends of Belize (IFOB)
P.O. Box 65281
Washington, DC 20035
United States
303.919.6381
http://www.friendsofbelize.org

Learn more about International Friends of Belize (IFOB) and the project team.

Latest Update from the Field

Community Service Scholarship

By Ms. Bobby Overman - Communications Director, March 12, 2008 06:50 PM

The community service scholarship program will be offered in the Toledo district of Belize. The purpose of this scholarship program is to provide financial assistance to deserving students who have an interest in serving their community.
International Friends of Belize hopes to promote civic engagement among students and an interest in serving others.
Recipients of the scholarships will be asked to perform 5 hours of community service per week for a total of 20 hours per month. Service projects could include tutoring, volunteering at the hospital, library or clinic or assisting community elders.
The scholarship committee has developed the community service concept, criteria and timeline and has publicized the program in the Toledo district.
Letters have been sent to the Principals of the two schools in the district and once we have received a letter confirming their desire to participate in this program, applications will be made available for students who are interested in participating in the program.
The scholarship committee is very excited about this new scholarship program and looks forward to funding deserving students in the Toledo district.

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