VIBOE Scholarships & Awards — Overview
Below are the primary Virgin Islands Board of Education (VIBOE) scholarships and awards available to USVI residents. Each section includes the official website link, core eligibility, and application requirements in your standard format.
Territorial Loan/Grant
Grant Description
Combination loan/grant for eligible USVI residents pursuing post‑secondary education.
Eligibility
- Bona fide USVI resident
- Graduate of a VI high school or 3+ years USVI residency
- Full‑time enrollment at an accredited institution
- Minimum GPA per program rules
Application Requirements
- Online application via VIBOE portal
- Official transcript
- Proof of residency and acceptance/enrollment
Website
Special Legislative Scholarships
VIBOE administers multiple legislative scholarships and awards. Highlights below.
A. Virgin Islands Maritime Industry Educational Scholarship
Eligibility
- USVI resident
- Enrolled/accepted into a maritime‑related accredited program
Requirements
- VIBOE scholarship application
- Transcript, GPA per criteria
- Proof of residency and acceptance/enrollment
Award
- Notes indicate $5,000 annually to two recipients (one per district)
Website
Maritime Industry Educational Scholarship
B. Caroline Felicia Adams Aviation Scholarship
Eligibility
- USVI high school graduate
- Enrolled/accepted in an aviation degree program
Requirements
- VIBOE application
- Transcript, GPA per criteria
- Acceptance/enrollment in aviation field
Award
- Up to eight semesters at $2,000 per semester
Website
Caroline Felicia Adams Aviation Scholarship
C. Virgin Islands Stenography Scholarship
Eligibility
- USVI residency per VIBOE notes
- Enrollment/acceptance in a stenography program
Requirements
- VIBOE application
- Transcript, GPA per criteria
- Acceptance/enrollment proof
Award
- $5,000 annually to one person per district
Website
Virgin Islands Stenography Scholarship
D. Valedictorian & Salutatorian Awards
Eligibility
- Graduate of a USVI secondary school approved by VIDE
- Valedictorian or Salutatorian status
- Acceptance to an accredited college, university, or trade school
Requirements
- VIBOE process per page
- Proof of Val/Sal status
- Acceptance letter and transcript
Award
- Valedictorian: $3,000
- Salutatorian: $2,000
Website
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Awards
In‑Service Training Grant
Grant Description
Scholarships in meritorious cases to USVI Government employees for training/study to improve in their fields.
Eligibility
- Employee in service in the Government of the USVI
Requirements
- As specified by VIBOE; proof of employment and program acceptance
Website
Nursing Scholarship
Grant Description
Scholarship for nursing students meeting VIBOE eligibility.
Eligibility
- Meets VIBOE eligibility
- Cumulative GPA not less than 2.5/4.0
- Official transcript and acceptance letter (freshman/transfer/graduate)
Requirements
- VIBOE application with required documents
Website
Morris F. DeCastro Fellowship
Grant Description
Fellowship for active USVI Government employees.
Eligibility
- Active USVI Government employee
Award
- Up to $45,000 for one year (per VIBOE page notes)
Requirements
- VIBOE application and documentation per fellowship rules
Website
Notes
- For the full current list of Special Legislative Grants and any updated criteria, see VIBOE’s listings: Special Legislative Grants.
- Some VIBOE pages contain brief notes; always confirm amounts and criteria on the official page before applying.