Scholarship Program

The Trinidad and Tobago Association of Baltimore (TTAB) will award a total of three scholarships and two book grants for attendance at an accredited college, university, vocational, or technical school for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The association will sponsor two scholarships, each valued at $500.00, specifically for tuition and fees. Additionally, the TTAB scholarship program includes one Albertine Brewster Scholarship worth $1,000, as well as two Book Grants, each amounting to $250.00, generously supported by Financial Coaches Denise (Stanley) and Marlon DeFour. 

Recipients of the book grants must fulfill an additional requirement by participating in a one-hour online Financial Literacy seminar at no cost, provided by the sponsors. While the free session is available to all participants, it is mandatory for those who receive the Book Grants.

**SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS**

To qualify for the Trinidad and Tobago scholarships, applicants must:

➢ Be a student who is seeking admission to or already enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited institution for the 2025-2026 school year.

➢ Meet the eligibility requirements of their chosen school.

➢ Possess one of the following qualifications, depending on their level of education:

1. A High School Diploma or GED Certificate.

2. CXC or an equivalent certificate with at least five passes.

3. A cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.75 or higher.

4. A copy of the bachelor’s degree, if applicable.

All qualified applicants will be evaluated based on an essay, with the topics provided below:

1. As one former president of the United States put it, "there you go again"—this can refer to Donald Trump winning the presidency for a second time. No one anticipated his first election victory, yet he succeeded. Likewise, many doubted his chance for a consecutive win, yet he prevailed. What factors do you believe contributed to Donald Trump's unexpected second term?

2. Recent reports highlight that Jamaica has secured a substantial deal to export fuel to Trinidad and Tobago. Can you outline the specifics of this deal and its implications for the future of fuel production in Trinidad and Tobago?

3. An exciting wave of young performers seems to be taking over the SOCA scene in Trinidad and Tobago and beyond. During this year’s carnival celebrations, prominent Soca artist Machel Montano participated actively, performing in several events and achieving success in top carnival competitions. Given Machel's long-standing dominance in the SOCA genre, do you think he should relinquish future carnival competitions to provide younger artists with more opportunities?

4. Recent reports suggest a Nigerian company is involved in a multi-billion-dollar refinery deal in Trinidad and Tobago. Can you provide insights regarding this deal and the Nigerian company mentioned?

5. Crime statistics, including murder rates, have drastically decreased in many major American cities over the past two years. What factors do you think have contributed to these significant reductions?

Essays must range from a minimum of one thousand (1000) words to a maximum of fifteen hundred (1500) words. Scholarship applications can be obtained by writing to the address or calling the number below. Completed applications should be returned to:

**TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE, INC.**  

c/o Owen Charles  

1723 Wadsworth Way  

Baltimore, MD 21239  

Fillable application forms can also be submitted via email to: Piseao@aol.com. Please keep a copy of your "sent" email as confirmation of your timely submission.

**THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS AND ESSAYS IS FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025. APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR DELIVERED BY THIS DATE.**

For any questions or further information regarding the scholarship eligibility requirements, please contact Owen Charles:

Phone: (Mobile) 410-207-5937, or (Home) 410-254-3359; Email: Piseao@aol.com