From the very beginning, education has been a key initiative for CHA. The organization has made the ability to distribute annual scholarships to graduating high school students and eligible college students in the Boston area a primary focus over the years. To date, the organization has awarded 42 scholarships.  CHA strives to assist young adults with their pursuit of higher education and views this as a commitment to contributing to the larger community in which it exists.

For 2012 CHA will be awarding 3 scholarships of $500 each to students who meet the criteria below. Candidates must demonstrate good academic performance coupled with a desire to pursue academic success at a college level.   

Scholarship Criteria

• Each applicant is required to submit a completed application. (click here for application)

• Submit a copy of his or her most recent High School or College transcript and a registered application proving his or her acceptance to a college.

• Applicants could be a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior attending college.

• Applicants must have a C or better average in High School or College.

• Applicants must submit an essay of not less than 150 words stating how the scholarship would assist them in reaching their short or long time goals.

All Information must be sent to:

Caribbean Heritage Association, Inc.

Attn: Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 260235

Boston, MA 02126