U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (December 9, 2024) – The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (“WAPA” or the “Authority”) is pleased to share key updates about the 2025 Alva C. McFarlane Scholarship Program. This program provides financial support to students pursuing higher education in engineering and STEM fields, fostering the development of future leaders in the Virgin Islands.
Applications for the scholarship open on December 16, 2024, and remain available until January 31, 2025. To assist applicants and parents/guardians, WAPA will host two informational webinars, which will provide valuable guidance on the scholarship's eligibility criteria, application process, and benefits.
Upcoming Online Information Session Details via Microsoft Teams:
- Date: Monday, December 9, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
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Meeting ID: 239 476 646 088
Passcode: cr9q8t3P
Meeting ID: 272 923 480 058
Passcode: Sd7X6g4w
Scholarship Categories:
- Bachelor’s Degree: Up to $80,000 in funding for high school students
- Associate’s/Technical Degree: Up to $30,000 in funding for college students
WAPA encourages students, parents, educators, and counselors to join these webinars to gain a comprehensive understanding of the program. For more information, please contact WAPA Assistant Director of Human Resources, Tracie Wells at tracie.wells@viwapa.vi.
We urge the community to share this information widely to ensure that as many students as possible benefit from this outstanding initiative.
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