We Need Your Support
Corozal Belize Ministries is providing scholarships enabling children to continue their education beyond grade school. We are helping the village schools with repairs, supplies, and more so they can give their children an education that allows them to compete at the high school level and beyond. While working with the schools, Corozal Belize Ministries sees needs within the villages and meets the needs of the more desperate families.
Scholarships
4th Form (9th – 12th Grade)
The government of Belize provides an education for children through what we call 6th grade. Many families in rural villages simply cannot afford to keep their children in school. Corozal Belize Ministries works with a local organization called Corozal Christian Scholarship Program. Working together with family, friends, and churches, the program has provided over 2000 scholarships to attend 4th Form (9th-12th grade). Our goal is to give 150 scholarships next year. Just $425 dollars USD allow a child to stay in high school for a year – only $1,700 one time or in annual payments helps a child finish high school.
6th Form (Junior College)
Each year, Corozal Belize Ministries is able to provide a few college-level scholarships. Due to the generosity of our donors, more than 20 scholarships will be provided in the coming year. College degrees can give students an amazing opportunity by helping them establish careers that will bring them and their families out of poverty. Our average scholarship is $1,275 per year, which covers tuition and also helps with books. The typical program is 2 years.
Schools
Corozal Belize Ministries has found that the village elementary schools need support so that its scholarship recipients can better compete at the high school level. We are currently working with many of the 38 elementary schools serving nearly 5,000 students, mostly in rural villages. These schools lack sufficient supplies, technology and even playground equipment. They are in disrepair. We are providing computers, assistance with repairs, library books, and more to restore these schools.
Fortunately, they have passionate teachers committed to their education, but they need a helping hand.
Fulfilling The Vision
Together, we can restore village schools and enable children to complete their high school and post-secondary education
Communities
While Corozal Belize Ministries is working with the schools, it often sees needs in the villages. We have built homes for families in desperate need, provided running water for a single mom, constructed tire gardens and chicken coops for widows without support.
Other examples how we are helping include: