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Elizabeth A. Salt Montserrat Scholarship
Elizabeth A. Salt Montserrat Scholarship

Beginning in 1995, the island of Montserrat in the West Indies experienced a volcanic eruption that made much of the land in the south part of the island uninhabitable. Elizabeth Salt, after having studied about Montserrat while pursuing a master’s degree in anthropology at The Ohio State University, wanted to support the island’s recovery. She contacted the Montserrat Red Cross, which put her in touch with the island’s librarian. Elizabeth, a librarian herself, developed a relationship that allowed her to help support rebuilding the materials collection for the island’s library. Montserratians value education, and as a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, often send students to the United States and other countries for post-secondary education. Although the library on Montserrat has been relocated and now operates normally, Ms. Salt continues to support higher education for the island’s students through this annual scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria:
  • Candidates must plan to study at an accredited college or university in the U.S.
  • Candidates must be students graduating from secondary-level studies.
  • Candidates must be a Montserratian or permanent resident of Montserrat.
Deadline:

Check back in January 2024!

Award Amount:

$1,500

Contact person for more information:

Alicia Szempruch | scholarshipmanager@columbusfoundation.org