Pauline Ford Caesar Scholarship

Empowering Caribbean American students across Alabama universities.

Scholarship Program

We believe education is the foundation of a thriving community. Every year, CACAO sponsors students of Caribbean descent to help them achieve their collegiate dreams.

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Community Funded

Deadline: November 7th | Inquiries: cacaoonline@gmail.com

Annual Signature Fundraiser

2026 CACAO Scholarship Gala

Save the date, save money! Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating Caribbean culture, honoring our collegiate scholars, and raising scholarship funds for Caribbean American students across Alabama.

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Date & Time

Saturday, December 5, 2026
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Central

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Location & Venue

Pelham Civic Complex
500 Amphitheater Road, Pelham, AL 35124

🎟️ Ticket Options & Pricing

Early Bird $65.00 Until Nov. 5, 2026
Standard $75.00 After Nov. 5, 2026
At the Door $85.00 Day of Event
Reserved Table $500.00 Seats Group / Org

Ticket Purchase Options

Purchase tickets securely online via Eventbrite, or send payment through Cash App to $Alcaribbean (please specify “Gala Tickets” and your full name in the memo).

Our Scholars

Congratulations to the recipients of the Pauline Ford Caesar Scholarship! We are proud to celebrate these outstanding students representing universities across our state.

Portrait of Trezerguet Lewis

Trezerguet Lewis

Jefferson State College

2023
Portrait of Jasmine Jones

Jasmine Jones

University of Alabama Tuscaloosa

2023
Portrait of Mariline Hilaire

Mariline Hilaire

Tuskegee University

2023
Portrait of Jhodi Webster

Jhodi Webster

UAB

2023
Portrait of Hadassah Meralus

Hadassah Meralus

Alabama A&M

2022
Portrait of Shakaye Haase

Shakaye Haase

Alabama A&M

2022
Portrait of Ryshae Whyms

Ryshae Whyms

UAB

2021
Portrait of Sarena Springer

Sarena Springer

UAB

2020
Portrait of David Edmondson

David Edmondson

Auburn University

2020
Portrait of Sydney Clarke

Sydney Clarke

UAB

2020
Portrait of Daneal Barnaby

Daneal Barnaby

University of Alabama

2016
Portrait of Guerly Alexis

Guerly Alexis

Tuskegee University

2016