From left to right, top row: Keemar Croskey, Amalie Figueroa, Darryl Griffith II and Felisha Marshall; bottom row: Sekai Pinney, Israel Popo, Ace Poyah and Kleniya Titus, Ocean Point’s 2026 scholarship awardees.
Eight Virgin Islands students pursuing college degrees and technical training will share $16,000 in scholarships from Ocean Point Terminals for the 2026-2027 academic year, with recipients headed to institutions including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Howard University, Florida A&M University and Tulsa Welding School.
Ocean Point announced the recipients of its annual scholarship program on August 19. The company said awards are based on academic achievement, financial need and overall applicant merit and are intended to support students pursuing degrees and certifications at accredited colleges, universities and technical or vocational institutions across the United States.
The 2026 recipients are:
- Keemar Croskey — Rochester Institute of Technology
- Darryl Griffith II — Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Amalie Figueroa — Loyola University Maryland
- Felisha Marshall — Howard University
- Sekai Pinney — Florida A&M University
- Israel Popo — Tulsa Welding School
- Ace Poyah — University of South Carolina
- Kleniya Titus — Morgan State University
“Education is one of the most powerful investments we can make in our communities,” said Todd Dillabough, chief executive officer of Ocean Point Terminals. “We are proud to support these exceptional students as they pursue their academic and career goals. Their hard work, dedication, and aspirations inspire us, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make in the Virgin Islands and beyond.”
Ocean Point said the scholarship initiative forms part of a broader education and workforce-development program through which the company contributes more than $200,000 annually toward training, scholarships and educational initiatives. That includes support for the University of the Virgin Islands’ Process Technology Program, which prepares students for careers in industry and technology.
Since launching the scholarship initiative in 2016, Ocean Point said it has supported 141 students pursuing post-secondary education. The company reported that it has invested more than $1 million in scholarships and workforce training programs over that period.
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