Support the Berbice Children Resource Network Corporation and help children succeed.
Providing financial assistance to students from low-income households
Our Mission
Provide financial assistance to students from low-income households, who are eligible to write the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination.
The Process
PROCESS
- Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination.
- Teacher’s letter of recommendation
- Reading Is Essential
Programs Supported
- Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination.
- Reading assessment software program - launched with assistance from the Toronto Board of Education
- Support for children’s school uniforms, backpacks, clothing, school supplies and personal care
Process
The top-ranked 10 application will be chosen. An appointed member/representative of the organization (Berbice Guyana) will visit the child’s school and verify the contents of the child’s application.
Points of Verification
Regular attendance at school
Confirm academic excellence (grades) and thus chances of succeeding at eligibility for CXC
Financial need
Community Involvement
Once verified the top 5 children will be chosen.
All applicants must first apply for Caribbean Community Secondary Examination (CXC) subsidy from their school in order to be considered for additional support
The student will submit a copy of the payment voucher (including receipt of subsidy approval) to the organization including proof successful subsidy application
During the month of October/November an appointed member of the organization will ensure that the the approved student will accompany an appointed member of the organization to the bank to register payment.
Expectation of successful applicant:
- Involvement in the organization
- peer support
