Will you be in Lithonia, Georgia on September 19th, 2009? If so, check out the Caribbean Cook Off at New Birth Athletic Field.
Competition
The Caribbean Cook-off will be one of the biggest highlights to end the summer. The cook-off will consist of three dishes from variety Caribbean countries. Each dish will be judged on the following criteria, taste presentation and creativity. A cash prize will be awarded to the winner of each category. The Caribbean Cook-off will include fun activities for kids and adults. A variety of local artists will be performing throughout the day. This is a family fun day that all can enjoy.
Scholarship
Princess M. Boyd was a woman from the Caribbean who embodied the American dream. She put education first, receiving two Bachelors degrees and a Masters Degree. She was a caregiver to special needs children and a successful entrepreneur in Atlanta, GA.
The Princess M. Boyd Scholarship was created to benefit Caribbean high school students, either Caribbean born or Caribbean descent. The student is required to maintain a B average or better, write an essay which discusses the dream of Caribbean- Americans and reside in Atlanta, Georgia or surrounding areas. The scholarship will be given to the best essay at the Caribbean Cook- off.
A portion of the proceeds of the Caribbean Cook-off will benefit the Princess M. Boyd Scholarship.
Detailed Criteria
Maintain a B average (or its equivalent)
500 word essay with the subject being
“What is the Caribbean American Dream”
Currently residing in the Greater Atlanta Area
Caribbean born or Caribbean Decent
At least one of the candidate’s grandparents should be a native of the following countries
Will you be in Lithonia, Georgia on September 19th, 2009? If so, check out the Caribbean Cook Off at New Birth Athletic Field.
Competition
The Caribbean Cook-off will be one of the biggest highlights to end the summer. The cook-off will consist of three dishes from variety Caribbean countries. Each dish will be judged on the following criteria, taste presentation and creativity. A cash prize will be awarded to the winner of each category. The Caribbean Cook-off will include fun activities for kids and adults. A variety of local artists will be performing throughout the day. This is a family fun day that all can enjoy.
Scholarship
Princess M. Boyd was a woman from the Caribbean who embodied the American dream. She put education first, receiving two Bachelors degrees and a Masters Degree. She was a caregiver to special needs children and a successful entrepreneur in Atlanta, GA.
The Princess M. Boyd Scholarship was created to benefit Caribbean high school students, either Caribbean born or Caribbean descent. The student is required to maintain a B average or better, write an essay which discusses the dream of Caribbean- Americans and reside in Atlanta, Georgia or surrounding areas. The scholarship will be given to the best essay at the Caribbean Cook- off.
A portion of the proceeds of the Caribbean Cook-off will benefit the Princess M. Boyd Scholarship.
Detailed Criteria
Maintain a B average (or its equivalent)
500 word essay with the subject being
“What is the Caribbean American Dream”
Currently residing in the Greater Atlanta Area
Caribbean born or Caribbean Decent
At least one of the candidate’s grandparents should be a native of the following countries
Will you be in Lithonia, Georgia on September 19th, 2009? If so, check out the Caribbean Cook Off at New Birth Athletic Field.
