Four outstanding Caribbean-American students from Broward County have been awarded scholarships to support their college education, thanks to the Broward Alliance of Caribbean Educators, Inc. (B.A.C.E., Inc.), a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting Caribbean youth in the community.
The winners—selected from a pool of 48 applicants representing 22 public, private, and charter schools—each received $1,000 to use toward their post-secondary education.
This year’s recipients are:
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Emma Betances, of Dominican heritage, a Cypress Bay High graduate heading to the University of Florida to study Biological Engineering. She plans to become a neurosurgeon.
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Mia Campbell, of Jamaican descent, a Pompano Beach High graduate who will attend Florida A&M University to pursue a career in nursing.
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Karina Torres-Figueroa, who is Puerto Rican, also from Cypress Bay High, will study Geography with a focus on digital mapping at the University of Florida. She aspires to become a diplomat.
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Fahibie David, of Haitian heritage, graduated from Sheridan Technical-Vocational and will attend Florida State University to study nursing.
Founded in 2010, B.A.C.E., Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization formed by Caribbean-American educators committed to empowering students of Caribbean descent in Broward County. One of its core missions is to provide scholarships to high school seniors who are bound for college. Membership is comprised of professionals of Caribbean descent who have in the past or currently serve within the educational process and Broward County, Florida.
Planning for the 2025–2026 scholarship cycle is already underway. The nonprofit encourages eligible students—those of Caribbean descent living in and attending school in Broward County—to prepare their applications early. Official details will be posted on bacesouthflorida.org by October 31, 2025.
In addition, B.A.C.E., Inc. will host a seminar for Caribbean parents on August 30, 2025. The session aims to guide families through the U.S. education system and provide strategies for supporting student success.
For more information about upcoming events and scholarships, visit the organization’s website.
