The mission of Alphonso Scholarship Fund, Inc. is to bridge the achievement gap between economic resources and educational opportunities for children in rural areas of Jamaica. Our outreach efforts advance this mission by providing financial support to local organizations whose objectives are aligned with the goals of Alphonso Scholarship Fund, Inc. Organizations must meet the following requirements:
- Organization Eligibility
Organizations must be nonprofit or non-governmental organizations with recognized legal status in their respective country (equal to 501(c)(3) status under the United States Internal Revenue Code).
- Mission eligibility
In addition to the criteria above, eligible organizations must also operate on a not-for-profit basis and have a mission to benefit the local community that could include but is not limited to – providing relief to the poor; advancing education; improving social welfare; preserving culture; preserving or restoring the environment; promoting human rights; establishment of civil society.
Any organization that does not meet the criteria outlined above for eligible nonprofit missions is ineligible for the Alphonso Scholarship Fund, Inc. monetary sponsorship. Alphonso Scholarship Fund, Inc. reserves the right to grant or deny an organization’s application or participation at any time, for any reason, and to supplement or amend these eligibility guidelines at any time without notice. Selections are made at the sole discretion of Alphonso Scholarship Fund, Inc., and are not subject to external review. Additionally, Alphonso Scholarship Fund, Inc. reserves the right to reduce or retract an organization’s request amount if the organization is determined to abuse the program. The individual facilitating a partnership with ASF, Inc. must be an employee or authorized representative of the Nonprofit. For more information, please contact our Operations Director Kahlia Williams: Kahlia@AlphonsoScholarshipFund.org
Sponsorships are awarded as funds allow. Unsolicited requests will not be considered.