Through our partnership with the University of Bridgeport, Eastern Connecticut State University, the Ezequiel Santiago Fund, the Colon Family Foundation, Notre Dame High School of Fairfield, and Kolbe Cathedral High School in Bridgeport; BCYL students have received over $1,300,000 in scholarships since 2009. An annual graduation celebration takes place in June for the scholarship recipients.
Caribe college scholars have received over $886,000 Caribe Scholarship Fund to attend the University of Bridgeport, Eastern CT State University, or BCYL students’ College of Choice; resulting in 34 college graduates with 19 being first-time graduates in their families! BCYL youth are consistently demonstrating their greatness when the proper environment, resources, and opportunities are provided to them.
58 Caribe Scholars have received nearly $430,000 through the Russell Colon High School Scholarship. 100% of the Russell Colon High School Scholarship recipients are enrolling into college upon graduating from high school.
***You must turn in complete application along with requirements to the BCYL office NO LATER then November 3rd***
No exceptions!!