ABOUT CSSF, INC

PHOTO CREDIT: Dudley Charles (Left), Wilcox Morris (Right)

The Caribbean Students Scholarship Fund, Inc. was officially launched in 2004 by the Trinidad and Tobago Working Women´s Committee, with the understanding that it is more important to give than to receive and bearing in mind that our youth is the future of the world. The Caribbean Students Scholarship Fund, Inc. provides an opportunity to invest in the education of our community´s youths. Simultaneously, the CSSF, Inc. will establish and maintain a fellowship rooted in traditional and historical Caribbean principles-- of using one´s skills in service to the community and put into practice those principles that build upon the strong history of the Caribbean.

The Fund offers scholarship assistance to students of Caribbean descent who reside in the Washington metropolitan area (Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia). The Scholarships are offered to students who are high school seniors and full-time undergraduate and graduate students. Funding comes from a variety of sources. The majority of our funds are raised by activities hosted by the Working Women´s Committee. In addition, contributions and donations are made by individuals and businesses. CSSF, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 tax exempt organization. (CSSF, Inc. does not solicit on-line donations).

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHAIRPERSON

Annette Achille

VICE CHAIRPERSON

Patricia St. Hill

FINANCIAL SECRETARY

Karen Barrington

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Deanne Samuels

DIRECTOR

Joan Christian

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Chaya Ramsey-Stanilsaus

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

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Dr. William "Bill" Hasson, Community Advocate
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Dr. Desiree De Florimonte, Educator
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Pam McKee, Retired