CFVI Is Accepting Applications for 2021 Academic Scholarships

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) is now accepting applications for its annual academic scholarships. Graduate and undergraduate students can apply. In order to qualify, applicants must:

• Be a senior in or graduate of a U.S. Virgin Islands high school (or a graduate of a high school outside of the Territory who can provide documentation that they transferred due to the COVID-19 pandemic or Hurricanes Irma and Maria)
• Provide proof of enrollment or admission.
• For Undergraduate scholarships: Be currently enrolled in or have applied for full-time admission to an accredited institution with a program leading to an Associate or Bachelor’s degree, or a professional certification (depending on specific scholarship criteria).
• For Graduate scholarships: Be currently enrolled in or have applied for full-time admission to an accredited institution with a program leading to an advanced degree (Master’s, Ph.D., JD, MD, etc.)

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Click here to apply. Applications are due by midnight on Saturday, May 15th.

Scholarships are offered for a variety of focus areas, including marine biology, arts/humanities, accounting, early childhood education, education, and health sciences. Specific scholarships are also available to students attending the University of the Virgin Islands.

For more information, visit the CFVI website. If you have questions or need technical assistance, contact Beth Nuttall at bethn@cfvi.net.

Last year, CFVI awarded more than $312,000 in scholarships and scholar-grants to students in the Territory. Scholarships are funded by generous donations to CFVI. If you would like to donate, please contact CFVI at general.info@cfvi.net.

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