GAHCCI Scholarship

Scholarship Fund Program Guidelines and Eligibility Requirements 

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Applicants must:

• Please use a laptop or desktop computer to complete this application. Cell phones, iPad, and android tablets seemed to be incompatible.
• Be a resident of the State of Georgia.
• Be Haitian or of Haitian heritage.
• Be a high school senior. 
• Have a GPA of 3.2 (weighted) or higher.
• Submit a current school transcript.
• Submit an acceptance letter to a two-year or four-year college or university.
• Not be a previous winner from any of our GAHCCI Foundation Scholarships.  
• Not be an employee or an intern with GAHCCI.
• They must not be related to any GAHCCI Board of Director Members, Foundation staff members, or corporate sponsors. 
• Complete the entire scholarship application process, including essays, by the deadline.

** Haitian Heritage Defined: being of Haitian descent refers to descendants of Haiti’s inhabitants, whether they currently live in Haiti or have roots there through their ancestry. This connection can be through one or both parents who are ethnically Haitian regardless of the individual’s birthplace. People of Haitian descent might identify culturally, linguistically, and historically with Haiti, maintaining various traditions, practices, and the Haitian Creole or French languages. The Haitian diaspora spans the globe, contributing to various communities while maintaining a strong connection to their heritage.

NOTICE:

•  **Falsification of any information on a scholarship application will result in an automatic disqualification.
• Completed applications accepted from April 24, 2026 – June 12, 2026, by 6pm
• Application Deadline June 12, 2026, at 6pm

APPLICATION: All applicants must submit all required documentation, complete the application, and submit two essays. Please follow all instructions and meet the submission deadline.

HOW ARE THE APPLICATIONS SCORED? 

We use a scoring rubric to judge each application The evaluation of the scholarship applications and essays are assessed and
reviewed by our Scholarship Selection Committee, which comprises four teachers.

In scoring, four is the highest score or number of points an essay can receive from an evaluator. Since four evaluators read each essay, the maximum score an essay can receive is sixteen points.

Score Description:

• In Scoring, 20% is the highest number of points an essay can receive from an evaluator (It addresses the writing task, demonstrates a clear understanding of purpose, maintains a consistent
  point of focus and organizational structure, and contains few errors in the English language conventions
  (grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling).
• Demonstrates a general understanding of the purpose, addresses all parts of the writing task,
  and makes a few errors in English language conventions.
• Addresses only part of the writing task, demonstrates little understanding of purpose, and contains
  several errors in English language conventions.
• Addresses only one part of the writing task, demonstrates no understanding of purpose, and
  contains serious errors in English language conventions.

AWARDS: Each scholarship recipient will receive a monetary prize. This scholarship award is to assist recipients during their tenure in college. This is a one-time payment and is non-renewable.

NOTIFICATION OF AWARD: All award recipients will be contacted by the email listed on their application. The scholarship selection committee will decide on the awards on June 26, 2026.

     DISBURSEMENT OF SCHOLARSHIPS: Award recipients will receive a check payable in their name in addition to a foundational package.

     RECIPIENTS’ OBLIGATIONS: 

1. Award recipients MUST: Attend a photo/ video session to showcase them as a winner of the GAHCCI Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
2. Recipients must be willing to showcase their talents at the Awards GALA.
3. Recipients must be available for future speaking engagements, and or foundational activities.

The award GALA will be held on July 24, 2026.

    REVISIONS: The GAHCCI Foundation, Inc. reserves the right to review the conditions and procedures and may change or terminate this scholarship program at any time.

Past Scholarship Recipients

2024 Scholarship Recipients:

2023 Scholarship Recipients:

2022 Scholarship Recipients:

• Christian Escarment – Georgia Institute of Technology | Business Administration
• Belinda Mogene – Emmanuel College | Physical Therapy
• Lillianne Calixte – Savannah College of Art and Design | Illustration