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V.I. Code tit. 17, § 184d (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 15 - Scholarships|§ 184d. Winifred Lewis-Garfield Nursing Scholarship Fund

 (a) There is established the Winifred Lewis-Garfield Nursing Scholarship Fund that shall be administered by the University of the Virgin Islands for the purpose of providing scholarship grants to University of the Virgin Islands students pursuing studies in nursing. (b) The University of the Virgin Islands shall adopt rules governing the applications, granting of scholarships, and eligibility requirements, except that only applicants maintaining a 3.0 grade average shall be eligible for a scholarship award under this section. (c) Scholarships granted under this section may not exceed $3,000 per school year and the sum granted must be applied to the payment of tuition, lodging, board, books, supplies, transportation and other related expenses in connection with the study of nursing. (d) The sum of $10,000 shall be appropriated during each fiscal year for deposit in the Winifred Lewis-Garfield Nursing Scholarship Fund. Upon appropriation of the funds, the sums shall remain available until expended.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 185 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 15 - Scholarships|§ 185. Edward Wilmot Blyden Scholarship for education beyond high school

 There is hereby created the Edward Wilmot Blyden Scholarship in the amount of $4,000 for 4 years of education beyond high school. This scholarship shall be granted in annual installments of $1,000 for a 4-year period.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 186 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 15 - Scholarships|§ 186. Same; college entrance test; selection of student

 In determining who shall be awarded the Edward Wilmot Blyden Scholarship, the Virgin Islands Board of Education shall annually cause to be administered to any student attending the high schools of the Virgin Islands and applying therefor a standardized college entrance test, and shall award such scholarship on the basis of the outcome of this test and such other factors as it may establish, including but not limited to: 1. Length of attendance in the schools of the Virgin Islands. 2. Scholastic standing and record as shown through annual transcripts. 3. Statement from applicant regarding educational objectives and plans for the future. 4. Financial need. 5. Ties to the community and likelihood that applicant will return to the Virgin Islands after completing his education. 6. Qualities of good citizenship exhibited by the student.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 187 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 15 - Scholarships|§ 187. Appropriation of funds; time of commencement

 Funds for this scholarship shall be appropriated in the annual budget for the Department of Education, beginning with the fiscal year July 1, 1960, to June 30, 1961. The first scholarship shall be granted at the end of the school year in 1961.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 188 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 15 - Scholarships|§ 188. Albert Ragster, Sr., Scholarship Fund for Career and Technical Education

 (a) There is hereby established the Albert Ragster, Sr., Scholarship Fund for deserving Virgin Islands students pursuing studies in career and technical education. The Fund shall be administered by the Board for Career and Technical Education. (b) From such sums as may be deposited from time to time in the Albert Ragster, Sr., Scholarship Fund, the Board for Career and Technical Education may award full or partial scholarships for career and technical education to such students as it determines are deserving of a scholarship award; provided, however, that every recipient of a scholarship shall enter into a contract with the Board which shall require that upon termination of his studies or training, the student shall work at his acquired skills within the Virgin Islands for a period of time equal to the period during which he received the benefits of the scholarship. (c) There are authorized to be appropriated during each fiscal year such sums as the Legislature may determine for deposit in the Albert Ragster, Sr., Scholarship Fund. Upon appropriation, the sums shall remain available until expended.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 190 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 15 - Scholarships|§ 190. Morris F. de Castro Fellowship; Government Employee of the Year

 (a) There is hereby established the Morris F. de Castro Fellowship to be awarded annually to two officials or employees in the active service of the Government of the United States Virgin Islands, one a resident of St. Croix and one a resident of St. Thomas or St. John, for a one year leave of absence with full pay for study at the college or university level or for advanced training or for specialized training in areas vital to the Government of the United States Virgin Islands. (b) The Governor of the Virgin Islands, the President of the Legislature, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Administrator of St. John and the head of each Executive Department may each nominate one Government employee or official each year for the Morris F. de Castro Fellowship Award. Only those persons who have made outstanding contributions to the Government service during the preceding year shall be eligible for such award. (c) All nominations for the Morris F. de Castro Fellowship Award shall be submitted to a Board, to be known as the Morris F. de Castro Fellowship Board, composed of the Chairman of the Board of Education or his designee, the Chairman of the Government Employee Service Commission, Administrator of St. John, Director of Personnel, President of the University of the Virgin Islands, and the widow of Morris F. de Castro or her designated representative. The Board shall make its annual selections from among the nominations received. (d) Recipients of fellowships shall receive, in addition to their regular salary, a grant for one round trip fare, tuition, books and other educational expenses in connection with the studies pursued, all of which, including the regular salary of the employee, shall be paid from funds appropriated for the Morris F. de Castro Fellowship. If the advanced or specialized training sought by the recipient is reasonably available at a college or university located within the Virgin Islands, the recipient shall be required to enroll therein. (e) The Fellowship Board may prescribe rules and regulations for the proper administration of the provisions of this section. (f) There is authorized to be appropriated during each fiscal year, a sum not more than $45,000 for all proper and necessary expenses of recipients of fellowships awarded in accordance with this section. All funds appropriated for the Morris F. de Castro Fellowship shall be appropriated to and administered by the Virgin Islands Joint Boards of Education for the purposes of this Section. Upon appropriation, such funds shall remain available until expended. (g) A recipient of this award shall, upon completion of his studies, be required to work in the Territory of the Virgin Islands for not less than three years. In the event the recipient does not return to the Territory and work therein for three years upon completion of his studies, the grant shall become a loan payable upon demand.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 190a (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 15 - Scholarships|§ 190a. Music scholarships

 There is hereby created the Virgin Islands Music Scholarships. Two music scholarships shall be awarded annually for higher education awarded annually for higher education in the field of music. One scholarship each year shall be granted to a resident of St. Croix and the other shall be granted to a resident of St. Thomas or St. John. Applicants for scholarships shall apply to the Virgin Islands Board of Education pursuant to rules and regulations established by the Board. From among the applicants the Board shall select the persons to be awarded scholarships. Each scholarship shall be for one year in the amount of $2,000.00. The Board may, in its discretion renew a scholarship from year to year.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 190b (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 15 - Scholarships|§ 190b. Department of Finance scholarships

 (a) There is hereby established the Department of Finance Graduate Study Scholarships to be awarded annually to two employees of the Audit Division of the Department of Finance, one scholarship to a resident of St. Thomas and the other scholarship to a resident of St. Croix and to two employees of the Tax Division of the Department of Finance, one scholarship to a resident of St. Croix and the other scholarship to a resident of St. Thomas. (b) All scholarships shall be for a two year leave of absence with full pay for graduate study at a recognized college or university plus $3,000 for expenses in connection with the studies pursued. Employees of the Audit Division granted scholarships shall pursue graduate studies in accounting, public administration or a related field. Employees of the Tax Division granted scholarships shall pursue graduate studies in taxation or related field. (c) All scholarships granted pursuant to this section shall be administered by the Virgin Islands Board of Education. Applicants for scholarships shall apply to the Board of Education pursuant to rules and regulations established by the Board.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 190c (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 15 - Scholarships|§ 190c. Scholarships for exceptional children

 (a) There is hereby established the Exceptional Children Scholarship Program, which program shall be administered by the Virgin Islands Board of Education for the purpose of providing scholarship grants to the parents of exceptional children in order that they might receive enhanced educational opportunities in special programs or school facilities, within or outside the Virgin Islands, which are specifically designed for the education and training of said children. (b) Scholarships for the education of exceptional children shall be awarded by the Board on the basis of need and upon applications therefor made by the parent(s) or guardian(s) of the exceptional child. Not more than three such scholarships shall be awarded in any given year, and such scholarships shall be for a period of not to exceed four (4) years and in an amount not to exceed $8,000, to be allotted equally on an annual basis. (c) For purposes of this section, the term “exceptional child” shall mean any child of school age who is unable to benefit sufficiently from the regular programs of instruction offered in the public schools by reason of a mental, physical or emotional impairment, whose degree or kind of disability or illness precludes attendance in a regular school setting. Before a child may be eligible for a scholarship established pursuant to this section, the Board shall certify that said child is suffering from physical or mental disability and has demonstrated exceptional abilities and the need for educational training not available within Virgin Islands' public schools.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 190d (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 15 - Scholarships|§ 190d. Ann Schrader Scholarship for Police Science

 (a) There is hereby established the Ann Schrader Scholarship for Police Science to be awarded annually to one qualified resident of the Virgin Islands selected by the Board of Education from among applicants for said scholarship. The Ann Schrader Scholarship for Police Science shall be for four (4) semesters at $600 per semester and shall be for attendance at the University of the Virgin Islands only. Said scholarship shall be funded from monies appropriated to the U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department (V.I.P.D.) for that purpose. (b) The Ann Schrader Scholarship for Police Science shall be administered by the Virgin Islands Board of Education, and applicants for said scholarship shall apply to the Board of Education pursuant to rules and regulations established by said Board.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 190e (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 15 - Scholarships|§ 190e. Adam Petersen Scholarship Fund

 There is hereby created the Adam Petersen Scholarship Fund to be administered by the Virgin Islands Council on the Arts of the Department of Conservation and Cultural Affairs. From this Fund, scholarships shall be awarded to deserving individuals selected by the Council who would best learn, preserve, and teach to others the art of calling and dancing Quadrille and other cultural dances as taught by Mr. Adam Petersen.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 190f (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 15 - Scholarships|§ 190f. Hamilton Jackson Scholarship Fund

 (a) There is hereby established the D. Hamilton Jackson Scholarship Fund for political science, labor relations, and journalism to be awarded annually to one Virgin Islands high school graduate who is planning to attend college and pursue a degree in political science, labor relations, or journalism. (b) The D. Hamilton Jackson Scholarship Fund for political science, labor relations, and journalism shall be administered by the Virgin Islands Board of Education. Applicants for said scholarship shall apply to the Board of Education pursuant to rules and regulations established by the Board. The Board upon review of all applicants shall select the recipient of the scholarship. (c) The D. Hamilton Jackson Scholarship Fund for political science, labor relations, and journalism shall be for eight (8) semesters at one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per semester. (d) All funds appropriated or donated for the D. Hamilton Jackson Scholarship Fund shall be administered and expended by the Board of Education for the purposes of this section.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 190g (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 15 - Scholarships|§ 190g. Claude O. Markoe Scholarship

 (a) There is hereby established the Claude O. Markoe Scholarship to be awarded annually to one Virgin Islands high school graduate who is planning to attend college and pursue a degree in education. (b) The Claude O. Markoe Scholarship shall be administered by the Virgin Islands Board of Education. Applicants for said scholarship shall apply to the Board of Education pursuant to rules and regulations established by the Board. The Board upon review of all applicants shall select the recipient of the scholarship. (c) The Claude O. Markoe Scholarship shall be for eight (8) semesters at $1,000 per semester. (d) All funds appropriated for the Claude O. Markoe Scholarship shall be appropriated to the Board of Education and administered by the Board of Education for the purposes of this section.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 190h (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 15 - Scholarships|§ 190h. Richard Nicholas Callwood Scholarship for Police Science and Administration

 (a) There is hereby established the Richard Nicholas Callwood Scholarship in Police Science and Administration, which scholarship shall be administered by the Virgin Islands Board of Education for the purpose of providing scholarship grants to students pursuing studies in police science and/or police administration. (b) The Board shall adopt rules and regulations governing applications, granting of the scholarships, and for annual renewals of said scholarship grants, the purpose of which shall be the establishment of minimum performance standards upon which the scholarship grant shall initially be awarded and thereafter renewed. (c) Four scholarship grants under this section shall be awarded per year in an amount of $625 per academic semester or portion thereof which grants may be renewed for a maximum of three additional semesters or portions thereof. (d) Scholarship grants shall be granted pursuant to this section to applicants who are bona fide residents of the Virgin Islands at the time of application notwithstanding that they might have been living outside of the Virgin Islands temporarily while pursuing a course of study or while serving in the armed forces of the United States. (e) Any person granted a scholarship under the provisions of this section shall be required as a prior condition to such grant to execute a proper contract to the effect that he will accept employment by the Government of the Virgin Islands for as many years or portion thereof as the person shall have pursued education and training under such scholarship.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 190i (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 15 - Scholarships|§ 190i. The Bombardine Scholarship for Music

 (a) There is hereby established the Bombardine Scholarship in Music, which scholarship shall be administered by the Virgin Islands Board of Education for the purpose of providing scholarship grants to students pursuing studies in music. (b) Each year, one student from the District of St. Thomas/St. John and one from the District of St. Croix shall be awarded a grant of $1000 each for study during June through August. (c) Applicants shall, at or before the end of June of each year, have had a minimum of one year study of band music, one year of the B (Flat) Euphonium (Bombardine), and have a music average within the “B” range. (d) Scholarship grants shall be granted pursuant to this section to applicants who are bona fide residents of the Virgin Islands at the time of the application notwithstanding that they might have been living outside of the Virgin Islands temporarily while pursuing a course of study or while serving in the armed forces of the United States. (e) Any person granted a scholarship under the provisions of this section shall be required as a prior condition to declare an interest in the application and perpetuation of the Wallace Style of Euphonium execution in Virgin Island music. (f) A student who has earned an “A” grade at the end of the grant period may be considered for reapplication.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 190j (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 15 - Scholarships|§ 190j. Wilhelmina Lewis Memorial Fellowship

 (a) There is hereby established the Wilhelmina Lewis Memorial Fellowship to be awarded annually to four employees in active service of the Government of the United States Virgin Islands who have received their undergraduate degrees at the University of the Virgin Islands. (b) Of the four recipients chosen, two shall be residents of St. Croix and two shall be residents of St. Thomas-St. John. (c) Recipients of this Fellowship shall have been accepted by an institution of higher learning for the purpose of securing a graduate or professional degree in electrical or civil engineering, architecture, finance, accounting, agriculture or health care. (d) The head of each Executive Department shall nominate one employee annually for the Wilhelmina Lewis Fellowship Award. (e) Recipients of the Fellowship Award shall be selected by an appropriate committee of the Board of Trustees of the University of the Virgin Islands pursuant to rules and regulations established by said board. (f) Each fellowship awarded shall be in the amount of $5,000 per year for a maximum of two years. (g) Each recipient shall pledge that upon completion of their studies they will return to the Virgin Islands and seek employment in the Virgin Islands Government in their field of endeavor. (h) There is authorized to be appropriated during each fiscal year a sum not less than $20,000 nor more than $25,000 for all proper and necessary expenses of the fellowship awarded in accordance with this section. All funds appropriated for the Wilhelmina Lewis Memorial Fellowship shall be appropriated to the University of the Virgin Islands for the purposes of this section. Upon appropriation such funds shall remain available until expended.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 190k (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 15 - Scholarships|§ 190k. Amadeo Francis, Sr., Scholarship for the Study of Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science

 (a) There is hereby established the Amadeo Francis, Sr., Scholarship for the Study of Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science, which scholarship shall be administered by the Virgin Islands Board of Education for the purpose of providing scholarship grants to students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in the fields of mathematics, science and computer science. (b) The Board shall adopt rules and regulations governing applications for and granting of the scholarships and of annual renewals of said scholarship grants, the purpose of which shall be the establishment of minimum performance standards upon which the scholarship grant shall be initially awarded and thereafter renewed. (c) Scholarship grants under this section may be of varied character according to the needs of the grantee and his educational program, provided that no grant shall exceed the annual sum of $2,500 and that no grant shall be renewed for more than three additional years. The amount of scholarship renewals to the same individual may be increased or decreased as the Board deems necessary and appropriate. (d) Scholarship grants shall be granted pursuant to this section to applicants who are bona fide residents of the Virgin Islands at the time of application notwithstanding that they might have been living outside of the Virgin Islands temporarily while pursuing a course of study or while serving in the armed forces of the United States. (e) Any person granted a scholarship under the provisions of this section shall be required as a prior condition to such grant to execute a proper contract to the effect that he will accept employment by the Government of the United States Virgin Islands for as many years or portion thereof as the person shall have pursued education and training under such scholarship.
V.I. Code tit. 17, § 190l (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 17 - Education|Chapter 15 - Scholarships|§ 190l. Walter I.M. Hodge Scholarships for Political Science, Agricultural Sciences, Animal Husbandry, and Veterinary Science

 (a) There is hereby established the Walter I.M. Hodge Scholarships for Political Science and Agricultural Sciences which scholarships shall be administered by the Virgin Islands Board of Education, for the purpose of providing scholarship grants to students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in political science, agricultural sciences, animal husbandry, and veterinary science. (b) The Board shall adopt rules and regulations governing applications for and granting of the scholarships and of annual renewals of said scholarship grants, the purpose of which shall be the establishment of minimum performance standards upon which the scholarship grant shall be initially awarded and thereafter renewed. (c) Scholarship grants under this section may be of varied character according to the needs of the grantee and his educational program, provided that no grant shall exceed the annual sum of $5,000 and that no grant shall be renewed for more than three additional years. The amount of scholarship renewals to the same individual may be increased or decreased as the Board deems necessary and appropriate. (d) Scholarship grants shall be granted pursuant to this section to applicants who are high school graduates and bona fide residents of the Virgin Islands at the time of application notwithstanding that they might have been living outside of the Virgin Islands temporarily while pursuing a course of secondary study or while serving in the armed forces of the United States. (e) Any person granted a scholarship under the provisions of this section shall be required as a prior condition to such grant to execute a proper contract to the effect that he will accept employment by the Government of the United States Virgin Islands for as many years or portion thereof as the person shall have pursued education and training under such scholarship.