Who We Are
Empowering Jamaican youth through education, opportunity, and support.
The Haughton Scholarship Fund is a Jamaica-focused initiative created to support students who are committed to their education but face financial challenges. Founded by Jamaicans who believe education is a powerful pathway to success, the Fund exists to give back by investing in the potential of our youth.
We believe that opportunity should not be determined by circumstance. Through fair, transparent, and compassionate support, we help students continue their education and move forward with confidence.
Sasha Haughton Founder
Sasha Haughton is a graduate of Ardenne High School in Jamaica. After completing high school, she migrated to the United States to pursue higher education at the University of South Florida, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Psychology. She later obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work from Arizona State University.
Sasha is a strong believer in education as a pathway to opportunity and empowerment. The Haughton Scholarship Fund was created as a way for her to give back to the educational system that laid the foundation for her own academic and personal success. Through this work, she remains committed to supporting students who are striving to succeed despite financial challenges.
Dr. Daniel (Dan) Haughton Co-Founder
Dr. Daniel Haughton earned his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Florida, and his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University. He has served in various engineering, technical, and leadership roles with Arizona Public Service and LUMA in Puerto Rico, and has been an adjunct professor at Arizona State University since 2014.
Jamaican-born and raised in Belize, Dr. Haughton shares a deep connection to the Caribbean. While living in the United States, he and his wife Sasha recognized a growing desire to stay connected to their roots. Through their shared love of education, they found purpose in supporting students from the Caribbean who deserve opportunities similar to those they had growing up. Dr. Haughton now resides in San Juan, Puerto Rico with Sasha and their three sons.
Kellee-Ann Haughton Treasurer
Kellee-Ann Haughton is a Senior Vice President in the Controller’s division at Jefferies Financial Group, where she manages internal controls across various expense areas, as well as financial reporting and analysis. With nearly 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, her professional background includes public accounting, private hedge funds, and leadership roles within a global investment banking firm.
Born and raised in St. Thomas, Jamaica, Kellee-Ann attended Morant Bay High School, where her passion for academic excellence first took root. She later earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from CUNY Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, New York, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2007. Her strong belief in the power of education to transform lives drives her involvement with the Haughton Scholarship Foundation, where she serves as Treasurer and works to help create meaningful educational pathways for the next generation of students.
Our Approach
We Facilitate Access to Education
At the Haughton Scholarship Fund, our approach is rooted in a simple belief: students who are committed to their education should not be held back by financial circumstances. We focus on supporting students at critical stages of their academic journey, particularly those transitioning from primary to secondary school and those currently enrolled in high school.
By reducing financial barriers, we help students remain focused on learning, attend school consistently, and move forward with confidence.
Our Mission
The Haughton Scholarship Fund is dedicated to supporting high school students in Jamaica who demonstrate commitment to their education but face financial challenges. Founded by Jamaicans who believe education is a key pathway to success, the fund exists to give back to our country by investing in the potential of its youth.
Our Vision
We envision a Jamaica where motivated students are not held back by financial barriers and are empowered through education to contribute positively to their communities and nation.
Values
Education as Empowerment
We believe education is more than academic achievement, it is a tool for confidence, independence, and opportunity. When students are supported in their learning, they gain the ability to shape their own futures and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Giving Back to Jamaica
The Haughton Scholarship Fund was created out of a deep sense of responsibility to give back to Jamaica. By investing in our youth, we honor the belief that strengthening education today helps build a stronger, more resilient nation tomorrow.
Fairness and Transparency
We are committed to operating with integrity at every stage of our work. Applications are reviewed carefully and confidentially, decisions are guided by clear criteria, and funds are used responsibly to ensure trust with students, families, schools, and supporters.
Supporting Effort, Not Just High Grades
While academic performance matters, we recognize that grades alone do not tell the full story.
We value commitment, perseverance, and consistent effort, especially in the face of financial or personal challenges. Students who are trying deserve to be seen and supported.