V.I. Board of Education Opens Scholarship Applications for 2025

The V.I. Board of Education is reminding the public that the application period for the next cycle of territorial scholarships and financial aid is currently open. Between now and April 4, 2025, applicants are encouraged to use the online application portal for an opportunity to “access financial assistance through territorial scholarship fund loans/grants, special legislative grants, and in-service training grants,” according to Friday’s announcement from the Board of Education. These grants are “designed to support the educational dreams of bona fide residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands,” the announcement stated. To be eligible for the programs, applicants must have graduated from a high school in the Virgin Islands, or an authorized home instruction program. There must also be a demonstrable need for financial assistance. Applicants will also need to have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 – some grants may require a minimum GPA of 2.5. Acceptance to an accredited co...