Haitian-American Community Coalition of Southwest Florida now accepting applications for 2026 scholarships
The Haitian-American Community Coalition of Southwest Florida is offering four $1,500 scholarship awards to graduating seniors of Haitian heritage who are enrolled at a Lee County School.
HACC Academic Scholarships eligibility, requirements and procedures include:
• Student must be of Haitian-American heritage.
• Student must be a graduating senior at a Lee County high school, who is enrolled in or will be enrolled in a degree or certification program at a technical college, state college, or university by Sept. 1, 2026.
• Student must complete the attached application form.
In addition include:
• Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, coach, administrator, or school counselor.
• School transcript that includes grades through the Fall 2025 semester.
• A 300 to 500-word personal essay that includes a response to these questions: What are your short- and long-term educational and career goals? How have your goals for your future been shaped by your life experiences?
All essays must be typed. Please double space essay using a standard print font.
Mail the scholarship application by April 1, 2026, to Haitian-American Community Coalition of Southwest Florida, 3949 Evans Ave., Suite 304, Fort Myers, FL, 33901.
Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2026.
The scholarship recipients will be selected by the HACC Scholarship Committee.
The names of scholarship recipients will be announced on or before May 1, 2026.
Scholarship money will be disbursed to the winner’s school with proof of registration at an accredited institution of higher learning.
If you have any questions, email HACC Scholarship Chair Betsy Vaughn at esv460@gmail.com.