Four Top-Performing Students Awarded 2022 Edward P. McKenzie Family Trust Scholarship

The Edward P. McKenzie Family Trust on Thursday announced that four outstanding applicants from the U.S. Virgin Islands will receive the 2022 scholarship award. The Trust, established by St. Thomas businessman Edward P. McKenzie, provides assistance to accomplished graduating high school seniors throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands and can range from $500 to $2,500, according to the release. It can be used to fund any academic or school-related expenses, which could include travel, housing, tuition, and support while away at school. The scholarship is offered on an annual basis for high school graduates. “It was wonderful to receive applications from so many superb, bright, ambitious graduating high school seniors. Their enthusiasm and excitement about pursuing their college dreams was apparent from their applications. The hardest part was deciding among so many qualified individuals,” said Edward P. McKenzie, chairman of the Scholarship Committee. “I am really proud we can lend a hel...