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SCHOLARSHIPS

2024-2025 Scholarship Recipients

Vincent & Sylvia Thompson Scholarship 23-24

Ronald Powell, Grade 13

Scholarship Committee: Carlton Daley,'80, Andre Bryan, '83 and Maurice Thompson, '82 .

Scholarship Benefits: The benefits covered the recipient's school lunch for the school year and bus fare, as stated in the award letter and outlined in the bursar's letter.

Awardee: Hear from Ronald.

Vincent & Sylvia Thompson Scholarship 23-24

Justin Francis, Grade 10

Scholarship Committee: Carlton Daley,'80, Andre Bryan, '83 and Maurice Thompson, '82 .

Scholarship Benefits: The benefits covered the recipient's school lunch for the school year and bus fare, as stated in the award letter and outlined in the bursar's letter.

Awardee: Hear from Justin.

Michael McCalla Scholarship 24-25

TBD

Scholarship Committee: Sheena McCalla, Peter Johnson, '80 & Christopher Bulter, '93.

Scholarship Benefits: Benefits covered the recipient's school lunch for the school year and bus fare as stated in the award letter and outlined in the bursar's letter.

Awardee: Hear fromTBD.

Click here to go to the online Scholarship Application

Help bridge the gap in educating Jamaica's youth and make way for our future leaders. Donating to help provide scholarships to students is an excellent way of giving back and aligns well with the Strategic Giving Plan of Calabar Alumni Florida. Your contribution will make a lasting impact, so consider donating. Every little helps to change lives.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Calabar Alumni Florida has established mandatory recommended minimum eligibility requirements for need-based scholarships:

The student must demonstrate sound academic performance or progress.
The student must demonstrate financial need or hardship. Proof of financial need can be satisfied by one of the following: a) Identified by the School Guidance Counsellor Department as a student from a family with financial hardship; or b) A letter of reference from a respected community member aware of the student's financial hardship. (E.g., Church pastor, Coach, etc.)
The student must have a co-curricular activity, such as being in a club or society or participating in a sporting activity.
The student's parent(s) or guardian must consent and sign the application.

Maintenance Requirements

To remain on a scholarship, the student recipient shall:

maintain strong academic performance or progress;
keep a 95% attendance record;
participate in school co-curricular life, and
At the end of every school term, the student must send a grammatically correct email to the scholarship committee updating his grades and school activities.

Note: The continued existence of a scholarship (general or named) and its level of assistance is not guaranteed year after year. It is wholly dependent on the source of the funds, which relies on the generosity and goodwill of donors.

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Helping Build Someone Else's Future: Creating a Named Scholarship

We believe in the power of education and the opportunities it can create. That's why we have created a named scholarship program. This program aims to support deserving students. By investing in their future, we are investing in the betterment of our community.

Establishing a named annual scholarship in the name of a loved one, as a legacy, or as an annual tradition is welcomed. Named scholarships require a gift of $1,000 or more, payable at least 30 days before the start of the school year each September.

A $1,000 level generally covers daily lunch and bus fare to and from school for the entire school year. The balance of funds will go to school uniforms and a subsidy towards school or examination fees.

Donors may designate whether their scholarship will be awarded based on financial need, academic merit or both. In the case of need-based scholarships, requirements must include the base minimum eligibility criteria stated above. Additionally, other donor-specific requirements, pre-approved by Calabar Alumni Florida, may be included. To learn more about creating a Named Scholarship, click here.

Existing Named Scholarships

Name: Michael McCalla Scholarship for 2024-2025 School Year

Established: 2021

Donors: Initially funded by donations at Micheal's funeral. Future funding will come from direct donation appeals and proceeds from the annual all-alumni football tournament.

Honoring:

Michael “Macky” McCalla, Class of 1972, was a stalwart of the Calabar Florida Alumni. He proudly served the Chapter and had a never-ending love for our alma mater. As witnessed by his tireless service to Calabar personally and in his activities right up to his last role as vice president, he gave his utmost. A fervent planner of the All-alumni Soccer Tournament held annually in December; the tournament was renamed the "Michael McCalla Soccer Tournament."

Eligibility Requirements: Click here for details. Guidance Counsellor Department verification of grades and financial needs is required. Click to complete the online application form.

Closed September 16, 2024

Name: Vincent & Sylvia Thompson Scholarship for 2024-2025 School Year

Established: 2022-2023 School Year

Donors: Sponsored by Calabar Old Boys and brothers, Karl C. Thompson, P.E, professional engineer and public executive, Class of 1980 and Maurice V. Thompson, Ph.D. Chemistry, research scientist, Class of 1982.

Honoring:

This scholarship is created to honor the memory of their parents, Vincent Thompson, Attorney-at-law, and Sylvia Thompson, Educator, who were champions of all things education.

Eligibility Requirements: Click here for details. The Guidance Counsellor Department must verify grades and financial needs. Click to complete the online application form.

Closed September 16, 2024

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Calabar Alumni Scholarship Application Form

Student Information

First Name

Last Name

Home Address

Enter Birthday dd/mm/yyyy

Mobile Phone Number

Photograph of Student (see example profile, a selfie will do)

Upload Picture (Head to Shoulder)

Academic History (Avg Grade, Postions in Form and Grade)

Upload Report Card

Student Co-curicular Activities

In your own words, 1) Tell us why you chose to attend Calabar High School, and 2) Who has been a role model for you and why (limit to 250 words)?

Proof of Financial Hardship. Upload one of the following.

Verification from Guidance Counselling Department or letter from Community Leader

Upload File (Picuture or screen shot)

Parent Contact Information

Parent's First Name

Parent's Last Name

Mobile Phone Number

Parent Email Address

Relationship to the Student

Mother

Father

Guardian

We have read and understand the Calabar Alumni Florida Scholarship eligibility and scholarship maintenance requirements.View scholarship requirements.

By typing my name below, I the STUDENT, hereby acknowledge that I have completely read and fully understand and agree to the requirements of the scholarship and that the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Date Signed

By typing my name below, I the PARENT/GUARDIAN, hereby acknowledge that I have completely read and fully understand and agree to the requirements of the scholarship and that the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Date Signed

Be sure to click the "Submit" button below to submit your application. A confirmation email will be sent to the student's email address entered above.

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2024-2025 Scholarship Recipients

Vincent & Sylvia Thompson Scholarship 23-24

Ronald Powell, Grade 13

Scholarship Committee: Carlton Daley,'80, Andre Bryan, '83 and Maurice Thompson, '82 .

Scholarship Benefits: The benefits covered the recipient's school lunch for the school year and bus fare, as stated in the award letter and outlined in the bursar's letter.

Awardee: Hear from Ronald.

Vincent & Sylvia Thompson Scholarship 23-24

Justin Francis, Grade 10

Scholarship Committee: Carlton Daley,'80, Andre Bryan, '83 and Maurice Thompson, '82 .

Scholarship Benefits: The benefits covered the recipient's school lunch for the school year and bus fare, as stated in the award letter and outlined in the bursar's letter.

Awardee: Hear from Justin.

Michael McCalla Scholarship 24-25

TBD

Scholarship Committee: Sheena McCalla, Peter Johnson, '80 & Christopher Bulter, '93.

Scholarship Benefits: Benefits covered the recipient's school lunch for the school year and bus fare as stated in the award letter and outlined in the bursar's letter.

Awardee: Hear fromTBD.

2023-2024 Scholarship Recipients

Vincent & Sylvia Thompson Scholarship 23-24

Abijah Scarlett, Grade 13

Scholarship Committee: Carlton Daley,'80, Andre Bryan, '83 and Maurice Thompson, '82 .

Scholarship Benefits: Benefits covered the recipient's school lunch for the school year and bus fare as stated in the award letter and outlined in the bursar's letter.

Awardee: Hear from Abijah.

Update: Justin earned his bonus! A laptop!

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Vincent & Sylvia Thompson Scholarship 23-24

Justin Francis, Grade 9

Scholarship Committee: Carlton Daley,'80, Andre Bryan, '83 and Maurice Thompson, '82 .

Scholarship Benefits: Benefits covered the recipient's school lunch for the school year and bus fare as stated in the award letter and outlined in the bursar's letter.

Awardee: Hear from Justin.

Update: Justin earned his bonus! A laptop!

Michael McCalla Scholarship 23-23

Andre Smith, Grade 11

Scholarship Committee: Sheena McCalla, Peter Johnson, '80 & Christopher Bulter, '93.

Scholarship Benefits: Benefits covered the recipient's school lunch for the school year and bus fare as stated in the award letter and outlined in the bursar's letter.

Awardee: Hear from Andre.

2022-2023 Scholarship Recipients

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Vincent & Sylvia Thompson Scholarship 22-23

Matthew Savage, Grade 12

Scholarship Committee: Carlton Daley,'80, Andre Bryan, '83 and Maurice Thompson, '82 .

Scholarship Benefits: Benefits covered the recipient's school lunch for the school year and bus fare as stated in the award letter and outlined in the bursar's letter.

Awardee: Hear from Matthew.

Michael McCalla Scholarship 22-23

Cadiel Elliston, Grade 13

Scholarship Committee: Sheena McCalla, Peter Johnson, '80 & Christopher Bulter, '93.

Scholarship Benefits: Benefits covered the recipient's school lunch for the school year and bus fare as stated in the award letter and outlined in the bursar's letter.

Awardee: Hear from Cadiel.

2020-2021 Scholarship Recipients

Name: Michael McCalla Scholarship

Recipient: Joseph Tulloch, Grade 10 2021-2022 School Year

Scholarship Committee: Sheena McCalla, Peter Johnson, '80, member & Christopher Bulter, '93, member. Met on January 16, 2022, at 6 pm. Butler had proxy voting powers for Ms. McCalla. Initially funded by funeral donations. Future funding will come from direct donation appeals and proceeds from the annual all-alumni football tournament.

Selection Meeting:

The committee met on January 16, 2022, at 6 p.m. using Google Meet. Butler had proxy voting powers for Ms. McCalla.Only four applications were received. All were reviewed by the committee and Joseph Tulloch, Grade 10, was selected as the recipient.

Scholarship Benefits: Benefits will cover the recipient's bus fare and lunch for the school year. Hear from Joseph.

Name: Vincent & Sylvia Thompson Scholarship

Recipient: Ronald Powell, Grade 10 2021-2022 School Year

Scholarship Committee: Carlton Daley,'80, Andre Bryan, '83 and Maurice Thompson, '82 met on January 16, 2022, at 6 pm. Butler had proxy voting powers for Ms. McCalla. Initially funded by funeral donations. Future funding will come from direct donation appeals and proceeds from the annual all-alumni football tournament.

Selection Meeting:

The committee met using Google Meet. Only four applications were received. All were reviewed by the committee and Ronald Powell, Grade 10, was selected as the recipient.

Scholarship Benefits: Benefits will cover the recipient's bus face and lunch for the school year. Hear from Ronald.

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Name: Johnson-Williams Scholarship

Recipient: Tahjay Senior, Grade 7, 2021-2022 School Year

Scholarship Committee: Johnson Brothers sponsored this scholarship of JM$150,000 presented to a worthy student

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SCHOLARSHIPS

2024-2025 Scholarship Recipients

Existing Named Scholarships

Closed September 16, 2024

Closed September 16, 2024

Calabar Alumni Scholarship Application Form

Student Information

Proof of Financial Hardship. Upload one of the following.

Parent Contact Information

2024-2025 Scholarship Recipients

2023-2024 Scholarship Recipients

2022-2023 Scholarship Recipients

2020-2021 Scholarship Recipients