Awards Available:
$2,000
The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI)
$3,000
Off-island, on-campus career technical school
$5,000
Off-island, on-campus college or university
Application Window
February 1 – April 15 (all materials due by 11:59 p.m. AST on April 15).
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must be:
- A U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident who resides in the U.S. Virgin Islands
- A high school senior (Class of 2026) graduating from an accredited USVI high school
- Connected to STTFCU: A parent or legal guardian must be an active member in good standing with St. Thomas Federal Credit Union
- A 2.75+ cumulative GPA for UVI or off-island college/university applicants. Or a 2.50+ cumulative GPA for career technical school applicants.
- No criminal record (a police report is required if the applicant is 18 or older)
Additional Information:
Submission Checklist
- Completed, typed STTFCU Scholarship Application
- High school transcript (most recent, official or counselor-verified)
- Three letters of reference on organization letterhead
- Essay (see prompt below)
- Acceptance letter from your intended college, university or career technical school
- Police report (if 18+)
- Community involvement summary (activities, volunteer work, leadership)
Essay prompt
Explain how Financial Literacy Can Strengthen the U.S. Virgin Islands Community? – Explore why financial education matters, how it affects families, and how young people can help build a stronger, more financially resilient VI.
Submit Documents
You can upload your documents below or email one PDF package with all materials to scholarship@sttfcu.net.
Questions?
Email scholarship@sttfcu.net or call 1-340-774-1299.
You may also stop in the branch and see us at:
You may also stop in the branch and see us at:
Allen A. Canton Building
5027 Norre Gade
St. Thomas, VI 00802-6749