July 19, 2007 – The Miss Virgin Islands Scholarship Organization will hold its campaign to recruit contestants for the 2008 title of Miss Virgin Islands at the Reichhold Center for the Arts. The winner will represent the United States Virgin Islands in the 2009 Miss America Pageant. Along with the 2008 Miss Virgin Islands title she will also receive:
· $10,000 J. Epstein VI Foundation Scholarship Award
· $78,000 tuition to attend Palmer College of Chiropractic
· $11,500 one year tuition, room and board scholarship from UVI
· $1,500 scholarship to attend Dale Carnegie Training
· Official state trophy
The 1st Runner Up will receive:
· $5000 Scholarship
· Official state trophy
In addition, two non-finalists will each be awarded a $1,500 scholarship from the Miss Virgin Islands Scholarship Organization.
Other prizes include:
· Marjorie Rawls Roberts PC $1,000 Interview Competition Award
· Margate Management LP $1,000 Talent Competition Award
· Dick and Alicia Stephenson $1,000 Physical Fitness Competition Award
· Clearwater Consulting Concepts LLLP $1,000
· Evening Gown Competition Award
· Miss America $1,000 State Community Service Award
Interested women from ages 17 to 24 can register by calling 777-8883; faxing: 777 5486; or via e-mail [email protected]