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Only 1% of Haitians go to university. Most never finish. HELP is changing that. |
Founded in 1996, HELP is Haiti’s largest university scholarship program with over 160 graduates and 165 students currently enrolled in internationally accredited Haitian universities. HELP has developed a unique model of comprehensive scholarships which fosters success for high-achieving, low-income students.
HELP’s approach goes beyond tuition and books, providing housing in HELP dorms; stipends for food and transportation; advising and counseling; mandatory curricula in English, Leadership, and IT; and internships and career services. HELP also has a library, computer lab, and consistent electricity to create an environment conducive to learning.
| How HELP is changing the stats | Haiti | HELP |
| Students on Dean’s List | 9% | 60% |
| University graduates working in Haiti | 16% | 86% |
| Employment Rate | 50% | 95% |
| Average Annual Income | $820 | $15,500 |
An independent assessment showed that HELP students outpace their classmates in academics, career readiness, and civic engagement. It concluded that HELP offers a range of services that is “unique in the world” and “very effective …leading to a real transformation in students to become active citizens committed to change within themselves, their community and their country.”
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| School Supplies
$10 monthly – $120 yearly |
Tuition, Room & Board
$417 monthly – $5,000 yearly |
| Career Services
$25 monthly – $300 yearly |
Partial Scholarship
$625 monthly – $7,500 yearly |
| Advising Services $50 monthly – $750 yearly |
Full Scholarship
$834 monthly – $10,000 yearly |
| Room & Board
$100 monthly – $1,200 yearly |
Named Scholarship
$1,000 monthly – $12,000 yearly |
Students receive:
Scholarship at an internationally accredited university in Haiti, textbooks, supplies, dorm housing, living stipend, academic advising, HELP’s 4-year English program, 2-year IT program, 4-year Leadership & Citizenship program, career services and internships.