Henry J. Hyde Scholarships for Haiti Act of 2006

The Henry J. Hyde Scholarships for Haiti Act of 2006 proposes a scholarship program designed to support needy Haitian students pursuing undergraduate degrees in the United States. These scholarships would be structured as student loans that are fully forgiven if the recipients return to Haiti after graduation to work for a period longer than their time spent studying.

The bill also aims to improve educational infrastructure by dedicating specific funding to literacy and basic education programs within Haiti. Additionally, it encourages the return of Peace Corps volunteers to the country to assist with community development and calls for partnerships with the private sector to ensure returning graduates have career opportunities that contribute to Haiti’s economic self-sufficiency.