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SCHOLARSHIP FUND Mission StatementThe Crosby Fund for Haitian Education (C.F.H.E.) was founded in July, 2004, by Rebecca and Frederick Crosby. The creation of C.F.H.E. was inspired by their knowledge of the lack of educational opportunities for young adults in Haiti, and their conviction that a brighter future for Haiti is dependent on educating the youth. The goal of C.F.H.E. is to provide assistance for secondary and post secondary education to academically superior Haitians in the Artibonite Valley, who could not otherwise attend school, in the hopes of preparing them for professional careers in Haiti. Current Operations -2008The Crosby Fund for Haitian Education, a 501 (c)(3) not for profit corporation, is managed by a volunteer Board of Trustees in Connecticut who oversee the operations in Haiti. A student is selected for a scholarship based on an application, a letter of recommendation, a recent report card, an essay, and a personal interview by the Program Administrator. A volunteer Board of Advisors in Haiti reviews the submitted information and recommends students for the program. These recommendations are brought before the Board of Trustees, who then vote to approve or disapprove the selections. C.F.H.E. employs two staff members who work with the students, the schools, the principals, and the Advisory Board. The Chairman of the Advisory Board serves ex-officio on the Board of Trustees and reports weekly to Rebecca Crosby who serves as the Executive Director of the program. The Crosbys make frequent trips to Haiti to oversee the operations in their office in Deschapelles. C.F.H.E. provides full tuition support and purchases books, uniforms, and bicycles for the students to travel to and from school. C.F.H.E. provides several university scholarships, as well, for graduates of the program. Students selected in the program must remain in good academic standing throughout the school year in order to receive scholarship renewals for the following year. Regular report card reviews and communication with the Program Administrator assures this high standard. Students must also remain in good standing in their communities in order to continue to receive aid. C.F.H.E. students are encouraged to get involved in their community through volunteerism in much needed projects. Three of our students volunteer in our office on a daily basis. Currently there are 116 students receiving full scholarships for secondary education. These students range in age from 14 to 28 years and attend grades 7 through Philo, which is a required 13th year for those wishing to go on to post-secondary (university) study. There are 16 students receiving university scholarships. Future efforts may be directed towards improving secondary education by teacher training programs, purchasing school supplies and equipment, and capital improvements to school buildings.
The Crosby Fund for Haitian Education is a 501(c)3 non-profit private charity. All contributions are fully tax deductible to the extent provided by law. 100% of your contribution goes directly to the Educational Program. The operating expenses are privately funded. The members of the Advisory Board serve as volunteers. __________________________________________________________________
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Haiti and the Domincan Republic both occupy the island of Hispaniola 50 miles east of the eastern end of Cuba. Originally the Arouack Indians lived on the island only to have died at the hands of foreign invaders. Over time it was taken from the French by slaves during the revolution of 1804. Haitians have struggled to survive on exports of lumber, sugar products, and manufactured goods since that time. The Crosby Fund for Haitian Education is located in the small town of Deschapelles and in neighboring Verrettes in the Artibonite Valley |
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