News Information
- NEWS_POSTED_BY: Haiti Place
- NEWS_POSTED_ON: Feb 09, 2015
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- Category : Diaspora News
- Description : Contact: Kristia Beaubrun, 1-877-627-6247, media@nahpusa.org
- Location : Hillside, NJ, United States
- Phone : (347) 489-1667
- Email : media@nahpusa.org
- Website : nahpusa.org
Overview
HILLSIDE, NJ – Today, the National Association of Haitian Professionals (NAHP) announced the launch of its Haitian Leadership Award Scholarship program to assist Haitian and Haitian-American students in the pursuit of higher education.
In order to thrive in today’s tough economic climate and job market, applicants must distinguish themselves through the caliber of their education, work experience, and other qualifications. With the rising costs of tuition and books, students from the Diaspora are struggling to meet the financial burden of a college education. Recognizing the overwhelming need for financial assistance in communities across the U.S., the National Association of Haitian Professionals will invest in student development to ensure his or her continued growth and inclusion in our nation’s prominent industries.
"Today, a college degree is more important than ever in order to remain competitive. The NAHP Haitian Leadership Award Scholarship will provide financial support and mentoring to prepare individuals to become college graduates and our next generation of leaders," said Dr. Marjorie Brennan, the NAHP Advisory Board Chair. "Higher learning is an investment with immeasurable returns, and NAHP is committed to supporting outstanding students who may otherwise not have an opportunity to further their education."
The annual scholarship will be awarded to student(s) of Haitian descent who is currently attending an accredited two or four-year academic institution with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
About NAHP
The National Association of Haitian Professionals (NAHP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2011 to the number of its members in the diverse business community, engage the Haitian diaspora in development in Haiti, and engage its members in development through pro-bono projects, direct giving and collective action.