The Javon Jade Alfred Scholarship
Donor Organization: Rotary Club of St. John
Number of scholarships: Not announced.
Amount of scholarships: An annual scholarship totaling $5,000 during the student's first year; $3,500 the second year; $2,500 the third year; and $1,500 the fourth year.
Qualifications:
A student must be a resident of St. John graduating in June from a high school in the United States Virgin Islands, have a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average, have been accepted to an institution of higher learning, and demonstrate financial need (parents' or guardians' tax returns from previous year). Applications must be submitted with the following: transcript of credits, S.A.T. scores, record of extracurricular activities, and three letters of reference (one must be and academic reference, and others may be a previous employer, guidance counselor or character reference).
Deadline: 5 p.m., March 23, 2007.
The application, including the essay, letters of reference and proof of financial need must be completed and submitted to the Vocational Services Committee of the St. John Rotary Club, c/o Connections of St. John or William Willigerond, 5000 Estate Enighed P.M.B. No. 322, St. John, VI 00830 (telephone 776-0883). Interviews are tentatively set for April 8, 2007. eligible applicants will be notified of the date, time and place of their interviews.
How/where to obtain an application:
All application forms can be obtained from your high school guidance counselor, at Connections of St. John, or by e-mail at: [email protected]
Anna Walsh Scholar Awards
Donor Organization: The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI)
Number of scholarships: not announced.
Amount of scholarships: Approximately $10,000 is expected to be disbursed this year in one-year, renewable grants.
Qualifications: Students enrolled in any accredited college or university who will have completed two semesters by June.
Deadline: Postmarked no later than April 13, 2007
Applications and all documentation must be mailed to: CFVI Scholarship Committee Chair, Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands, P.O. Box 11790, St. Thomas, VI 00801
How/where to obtain an application:
· On St. Thomas, at The Draughting Shaft, Havensight Mall;
· On St. John, at Connections;
· On St. Croix at Lutheran Social Services, 24-27 Hospital Street, Frederiksted
Or directly from CFVI at our office, # 30 Dronningens Gade, Suite 2C, in the Royal Dane Mall, St. Thomas; by calling 774-6031; or on the CFVI Web site: www.cfvi.net.
Artrelle M. Wheatley Scholarship
Donor Organization: The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI)
Number of scholarships: one.
Amount of scholarships: One year's tuition to the University of the Virgin Islands.
Qualifications:
Student with an outstanding record in community service who will have completed two semesters at UVI by June of 2007.
Deadline: Postmarked no later than April 13, 2007
Applications and all documentation must be mailed to: CFVI Scholarship Committee Chair, Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands, P.O. Box 11790, St. Thomas, VI 00801
How/where to obtain an application:
· On St. Thomas, at The Draughting Shaft, Havensight Mall;
· On St. John, at Connections;
· On St. Croix at Lutheran Social Services, 24-27 Hospital Street, Frederiksted
Or directly from CFVI at our office, # 30 Dronningens Gade, Suite 2C, in the Royal Dane Mall, St. Thomas; by calling 774-6031; or on the CFVI Web site: www.cfvi.net.
Coral World Scholarship
Donor Organization: The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI)
Number of scholarships: one.
Amount of scholarship: $3,500.
Qualifications:
Student must be pursuing a four-year degree in science in any accredited college or university. First consideration will be given to applicants in the fields of environmental science or marine biology.
Deadline: Postmarked no later than April 13, 2007
Applications and all documentation must be mailed to: CFVI Scholarship Committee Chair, Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands, P.O. Box 11790, St. Thomas, VI 00801
How/where to obtain an application:
· On St. Thomas, at The Draughting Shaft, Havensight Mall;
· On St. John, at Connections;
· On St. Croix at Lutheran Social Services, 24-27 Hospital Street, Frederiksted
Or directly from CFVI at our office, # 30 Dronningens Gade, Suite 2C, in the Royal Dane Mall, St. Thomas; by calling 774-6031; or on the CFVI Web site: www.cfvi.net.
Democratic Party Scholarship Essay Contest
Donor organization: The St. Thomas District of the Virgin Islands Democratic Party
Number of scholarships: two.
Amount of scholarship: The winner will receive $500. The runner up will receive a $250.
Qualifications:
(1) Any high school graduating senior who is a registered Democrat or a relative of a registered Democrat is eligible to enter the essay contest.
(2) Contestants may write about a local event that has personal meaning, such as care of the elderly, politics, education, sports, protection of the environment, V.I. culture, etc. Additional topics are: what changes would you recommend to make our party more attractive to young people? Do you believe our nation is prepared to elect an Afro-American or a female as president?
(3) Essays must be no less than 300 words but not more than 325 words. They will be judged on content, grammar and spelling.
Deadline: All entries must be postmarked no later than June 10. The winners will be announced on or before June 30.
How/where to obtain an application:
Glen J. Smith, District Chair
P.O. Box 303573
St. Thomas, VI 00803
Or e-mail to [email protected]
HOVENSA Scholarship Program
Donor organization: HOVENSA L.L.C. Scholarship Program
Number of scholarships: Not announced.
Amount of scholarship: The amount of a scholarship award can be as much as $2,000 per year for a student who will attend the University of the Virgin Islands or $4,000 per year for a student who will attend an accredited U. S. college or university outside of the Virgin Islands. Once awarded, a scholarship continues for four years provided that the recipient continues enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited college or university and maintains good academic standing at the institution.
Qualifications:
The HOVENSA scholarships are awarded based on evidence of good character, scholastic achievement, and the financial need of the applicants. It is open to all persons enrolled in a high school in the U. S. Virgin Islands, have maintained a grade average of "B" (3.0) or higher, have resided in the Virgin Islands for at least fifteen (15) years prior to the date of their application, or whose parents have resided here for at least fifteen years immediately prior to that date, and have financial need. Preference will be given to students who will pursue a degree in chemical, mechanical or electrical engineering, those degrees which are most frequently a requirement for professional entry level positions at HOVENSA; however, awards will not be limited to students studying in those fields.
Deadline: March 15, 2007
How/where to obtain an application:
Applications for a HOVENSA scholarship are available from the office of the guidance counselor at all high schools in the U. S. Virgin Islands.
Humane Society Scholarship Program
Donor Organization: Anonymous.
Number of scholarships: Not announced.
Amount of scholarships: Not announced.
Qualifications:
Candidates for the scholarships must complete the application form; attach copies of their grades from the last three semesters; attach three letters of recommendation; and provide proof of volunteer work with an organization promoting animal welfare. In addition, each candidate must provide an essay on the human-animal bond.
Deadline: Sch
olarship applications must be received by no later than June 1, and successful candidates will be notified by June 8.
How/where to obtain an application:
Application forms for this year's grants can be downloaded from the Humane Society's Web site, www.hsstt.com, or obtained by contacting them at 775-0599. Application packages will also be provided to all public and private high schools, as well as the University of the Virgin Islands.
Theodore E. Sharp Scholar Awards
Donor Organization: The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI)
Number of scholarships: not announced.
Amount of scholarship: A total of $2,000 in awards will be granted.
Qualifications:
Students must have outstanding records in community service and have already enrolled in any accredited college or university.
Deadline: Postmarked no later than April 13, 2007
Applications and all documentation must be mailed to: CFVI Scholarship Committee Chair, Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands, P.O. Box 11790, St. Thomas, VI 00801
How/where to obtain an application:
· On St. Thomas, at The Draughting Shaft, Havensight Mall;
· On St. John, at Connections;
· On St. Croix at Lutheran Social Services, 24-27 Hospital Street, Frederiksted
Or directly from CFVI at our office, # 30 Dronningens Gade, Suite 2C, in the Royal Dane Mall, St. Thomas; by calling 774-6031; or on the CFVI Web site: www.cfvi.net.
Tunick Family Scholarship
Donor Organization: The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI)
Number of scholarships: one.
Amount of scholarship: $1,000.
Qualifications:
Student at the University of the Virgin Islands with academic excellence and financial need who is pursuing an undergraduate degree in business.
Deadline: Postmarked no later than April 13, 2007
Applications and all documentation must be mailed to: CFVI Scholarship Committee Chair, Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands, P.O. Box 11790, St. Thomas, VI 00801
How/where to obtain an application:
· On St. Thomas, at The Draughting Shaft, Havensight Mall;
· On St. John, at Connections;
· On St. Croix at Lutheran Social Services, 24-27 Hospital Street, Frederiksted
Or directly from CFVI at our office, # 30 Dronningens Gade, Suite 2C, in the Royal Dane Mall, St. Thomas; by calling 774-6031; or on the CFVI Web site: www.cfvi.net.
NSL 80th Birthday Fund
Donor Organization: The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI)
Number of scholarships: not announced.
Amount of scholarship: $2,000.
Qualifications:
Students pursuing graduate degrees in the humanities, the social sciences or the fine arts.
Deadline: Postmarked no later than April 13, 2007
Applications and all documentation must be mailed to: CFVI Scholarship Committee Chair, Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands, P.O. Box 11790, St. Thomas, VI 00801
How/where to obtain an application:
· On St. Thomas, at The Draughting Shaft, Havensight Mall;
· On St. John, at Connections;
· On St. Croix at Lutheran Social Services, 24-27 Hospital Street, Frederiksted
Or directly from CFVI at our office, # 30 Dronningens Gade, Suite 2C, in the Royal Dane Mall, St. Thomas; by calling 774-6031; or on the CFVI Web site: www.cfvi.net.
Gertrude Lockhart Melchoir Scholarship
Donor Organization: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. – Sigma Theta Omega Chapter
Number of scholarships: not announced.
Amount on scholarships: not announced.
Qualifications:
GPA 2.5 or better, two letters of recommendation, essay, evidence of community service and an official transcript.
Deadline: April 13, 2007.
How/where to obtain an application:
Applications may be picked up from your school counselor's office.
For further information, contact Sadio Thomas, chairman, at 776-1919 or Patricia Blake-Simmonds, president, at 776-1174.
2007 USVI Youth Scholars Summer Program
Donor Organization: The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (through the USVI Senate).
Number of scholarships: not announced.
Amount of scholarship: Up to $5,000.
Qualifications:
A student must:
• be a high school student from St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John or Water Island
• be accepted in/or have applied to a summer enrichment program
• have an average cumulative GPA of at least 85
Priority will be given to applications that demonstrate a student's accomplishments both in school and in the community. The quality of the enrichment program will also be an important consideration.
Deadline: Applications are due at CFVI no later than Thursday, May 31.
How/where to obtain an application:
Applications are available on CFVI's Web site, www.cfvi.net, or by calling CFVI at 774-6031, or by going to:
On St. Thomas: CFVI Office, Royal Dane Mall, Suite 2 C, Upstairs
On St. Croix: Lutheran Social Services, 24/27 Hospital Street, Frederiksted.
On St. John: Connections, Cruz Bay

GERS Scholarships for Qualifying Students
For the 10th year, scholarships will be presented by the Government Employees Retirement System (GERS) to dependents of the GERS membership, announced GERS board chairman Vincent Liger.
The scholarships provide tuition support for four years, for students enrolled full time in a program leading to the award of a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university.
Candidates for scholarships will be selected from qualifying graduates of the territory’s high schools.
Finalists will be selected from each island, St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix. Up to three scholarships may be awarded.
To be eligible to apply, a student must be the child, stepchild or legal dependent of a contributing member of GERS, be a graduating senior of a high school in the territory, and have a grade point average of no less than 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
All nominees must show financial need.
Deadline: Completed applications must be postmarked no later than May 4, 2007.
Applications are available on:
St. Thomas: GERS Complex, 3rd Floor; Veterans Drive, St. Thomas, 00802
St. Croix: GERS Complex; #3005 Orange Grove, Lot 5; C’sted, St. Croix 00820
Online at www.cfvi.net (Web site: Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands)
Or by phone at 774-6031.