Alva C. McFarlane Scholarship
The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority established the Alva C. McFarlane Scholarship (ACMS) to prepare young Virgin Islanders for technical careers with the Authority. The Scholarship was named in the honor of the late Alva C. McFarlane who, as a member of the Authority’s Governing Board, was instrumental in the establishment of the Scholarship.
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Engineering Degree ... $60,000
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Technical Degree ...... $20,000
Application deadline: 2012 scholarship coming soon
Requirements and Selection Considerations
To be considered, you must:
- Be a US Citizen or resident
- Not have a criminal record
- Be a high school graduating senior or be a university Freshman or Sophomore
Recipients selection on the basis of:
- Academic achievement
- Standardized college admission test scores
- Financial need
- Community involvement
- The needs of the Authority
Recipient's Obligations
Upon graduation from college, university or technical school a recipient of the Scholarship is immediately required to work for the Authority for the number of years it took to complete their degree.
Contact Information
For more information contact the WAPA Human Resources Offices at:
- St. Thomas 774-3552
- St. Croix 773-2250