The Foundation has distributed more than $3.8 million in scholarships since 1996. The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) has awarded $178,455 in scholarships to 63 Virgin Islands students for its 2023-24 academic scholarship cycle. Award recipients were selected by a review committee of 26 individuals who reviewed 205 applications and made recommendations based on the specific criteria for each scholarship.
Undergraduate Scholarships
Alexander A. Farrelly Scholarship ($2,500 each) – Makeda Nash, Ky’Onique Thompson, Empress Poleon
Anna Greene Walsh Scholar Award ($2,500 each) – Kendalene Brudey, Karim Henry, Carlos Morales Portalatin, Abigail Valery
Artrelle M. Wheatley Scholarship ($4,955) – La’Monee’ Morris
Blackhall Family Scholarship ($2,500 each) – Margaret Bartlett, Marcus Lett, KyJuan Teague
CAHS Class of 1951 ($2,500) – Erick Encarnacion Sanchez
Coral World Scholarship ($2,500) – Eurnett Christopher
David O’Connell Accounting Scholarship ($2,500) – De’Ja Smith
Dish Fund Scholarship ($2,500) – Ishara Jendayi
Estelle Parrott Scholar Award ($1,000) – Daniel Newton
Falek Family Scholarship ($2,500) – Lebron James
Heavy Materials Scholarship ($2,500 each) – Ki’Janné Alfred, Kaenyra Callwood, Rzai Denbow, Alexandra Glabach, Lidell Hanley, Micah Henry, J’ovanny Jno-Pierre, Jada Joseph, Michele Pemberton, Mi’Kaylah Thomas
Isaac and Rebecca Paiewonsky Scholarship ($2,000) – Ariel Paul
Jaci and Jerry Silverberg Trumpet Award ($2,500) – Keshawn Hardy
Judy and Scott Barber Family Scholarship ($2,500) – Gidal Wlliams
Junior Angels Scholarship ($2,500 each) – Princess Atemazem, Kashish Chainani
Lana Vento Scholarship ($2,500 each) – Amber Alcindor, Aisha Griffin, Ariel Heyliger, Kadysha Schoonmaker
Milan and Aliki Glumidge Scholarship ($2,500) – Tyel Gifft
Next Generation Student Scholarship ($2,500 each) – Caliyah Helliger, Albert Lluberes, Adalia Registe, Deonte William
Paradise Jam Scholarship ($2,500) – Danika Labone
Prior Family Foundation Performing Arts Scholarship ($2,500) – Jaren Hodge
Real Impact Corporation Scholarship ($2,500 each) – Edward David, Shania Nieves
Secret Harbour Scholarship ($3,000 each) – Brianna Lawrence, Jnaejah Scatliffe, Le’Andre Webbe, Rae’Sheeda White
Theodore E. Sharp Scholar Award ($5,000 each) – Aniis Lester, Liandry De La Cruz Quinones
Tunick Family Fund Scholarship ($2,500) – Calisha Hendricks
Universal Business Supplies Scholarship ($2,500) – DéMario Obeius
32 Squared Scholarship ($2,500) – Taysjah Heidmann
Graduate Scholarships
CAHS Physician Alumni Scholarship Fund ($5,000) – Janelle Hodge
- Raymond Jones Scholarship ($2,500 each) – Brianna Hairston, Brianna Matthew, Tsamara Roberts
Lawyers’ Scholarship ($5,000 each) – Diamond Chloe Ash, Denisha Emmanuel
Librarian Legacy Scholarship ($5,000) – Kim Blackett
NSL Graduate Studies Fund Scholarship ($2,500) – Jean-R Apollon
“At CFVI, we are committed to fulfilling our mission of enhancing the quality of life for children, youth and families in the territory, and these scholarships play a significant role in that effort,” said Kafi Blumenfield, chair of CFVI’s Scholarship Committee and member of the CFVI Board of Directors. “Since 1996, CFVI has provided more than $3.8 million in scholarships to talented and dedicated Virgin Islands students. We congratulate each and every one of this year’s deserving scholarship recipients and are deeply grateful to our volunteer review committee for their time and dedication,” she said.
“The Foundation is proud to have supported the educational goals of Virgin Islands students for the past 27 years, and we look forward to working with our wonderful donors and students for years to come,” said CFVI President Dee Baecher-Brown.
Albert Llubres, a recipient of one of the $2,500 Next Generation Scholar awards, is pursuing his degree at Virginia State University, where he is majoring in computer science. “I aspire to use my skills and knowledge to make a positive impact and inspire other Virgin Islanders to follow their dreams,” he said. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities this award has opened up for me.”
Families, organizations or businesses interested in providing scholarships next year can establish a scholarship fund at the Foundation. The scholarship application, review and award process is managed by CFVI. Email general.info@cfvi.net for more information.
