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As we move towards completion of our 4th year of providing student scholarships in Belize, we are pleased to provide you, our friends, with this update. As you may know, education is not free to students and their families in Belize as it is in the U.S., Canada and many other nations. Many children living in poverty are not able to get even a basic education.
In 2013 the staff of St. George's Caye Resort came together to start a scholarship fund to help children in their home villages attend school. In August 2014 we proudly shared about the Successful First Year for St. George’s Scholarship Winner, and then a year later shared that the program had expanded to help 6 students for the 2015-2016 school year! Read more: Scholarships for Higher Education in Belize
We are thrilled to share that we now support 11 high school students and one elementary age student through our program, which is fully operated by our incredible staff. All candidates were vetted for ability, motivation and need – and they are now very thankful for their educational opportunity.
Here is a little bit about the twelve students we currently support:
Recently we've had guests ask, "Why do you offer a Teacher Bonus?" So here is Cap'n Ron to elaborate on why education is so important to him and St. George's Caye Resort. The value of a good education is universally acknowledged in the western world – opportunity for better jobs, ability to make better life decisions, more awareness of the wor...
Scholarships for Belize Higher Education
One of the ways we show our gratitude and reinvest in Belize is through educational scholarships for students who would not be able to attend school otherwise.
In 2013-14 we sponsored one young lady - paying her school tuition, books, transportation and food - allowing her to attend high school. Many students in Belize stop attending school in 6th form (or 8th grade) because high school fees and books are often too expensive for families to afford. All money to support her was given by the staff of St. George's and matched in donations by the management and owner.
Read first year scholarship recipients letter thanking staff.
When you stay with us, you’re staying at a socially responsible resort. We are stewards for the reef, ocean, and natural resources that surround our island. We provide Belizeans with stable jobs and a living wage. We treat each other and our guests with respect. And everyone at St. George’s Caye Resort shares a commitment to giving back to our comm...