Community led, volunteer supported,
Belize rooted.
Twenty years of partnership with Belizean schools and communities, providing scholarships and grants – one by one, filling the basket.
FBB Scholars Program
500+ scholarships awarded since 2004, totaling $XXX USD
FBB Community Grants Program
120+ community grants awarded since 2006, totaling $125,000 USD
“This scholarship will help me to have a successful future. It has really helped me and my family and for that I’m forever grateful.”
Jaynee B.
FBB Scholar 2026
Latest Updates
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Integral to the Peace Corps’ mission to foster peace, friendship, and cultural exchange are the dedicated country staff who help make it possible. These teams, composed mostly of host-country nationals with support from U.S. personnel, oversee volunteer operations, prioritize volunteer well-being, and supervise program growth. Their work spans from training and medical care to ensuring initiatives reflect both local needs and organizational objectives. Their ongoing dedication gives volunteers the strong…
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In 2005, a group of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers founded Full Basket Belize — then called International Friends of Belize — inspired by a simple Belizean Kriol proverb: wan, wan, okra full baskit — step by step, we will reach our goal. We knew that brains and ambition alone wouldn’t get a deserving child into secondary school in Belize. It also takes, on average, over $800 USD per year — a formidable…
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This May, we’re proud to recognize the following Full Basket Belize Scholars your generosity supports: Jenaya Coleman is a dedicated 15‑year‑old student from Punta Gorda who attends Toledo Community College. Committed to excellence in both academics and service, Jenaya has served as a member of student government and class secretary for the past two years. She is known for her leadership, responsibility, and willingness to help others succeed, often staying after class to support fellow students with extra…
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Our Lady of Sorrows RC School is a small rural school located in Dolores Village in the Toledo District and currently serving 143 students and faculty. They applied for and received a 2025 community project grant to enhance safety at their school. Need: The goal of the school’s grant was to secure the school grounds to provide a safer, healthier, and more conducive environment for learning. The school is located on…