Coral Bay Yacht Club Scholarship Contest

The Coral Bay Yacht Club is committed to supporting children of St. John and has raised funds through the annual Flotilla to help students in the community. This scholarship contest awards four $500 scholarships to St. John students.

Award Details

• Amount: Four $500 scholarships
• Geographic Scope: St. John, US Virgin Islands
• Eligibility: St. John students (all grade levels)

Fund Usage

• For students attending private schools on St. John or homeschooling: $500 goes to the school as tuition for that student
• For students attending Julius E. Sprauve School or Eudora Kean: $500 is used to purchase supplies requested by teachers

Selection Criteria

• Selection is based solely on the entry submitted
• No financial information is required from families
• Topics can be any subject of interest; sharing positive post-storm experiences is especially welcome

Contact Information

Coral Bay Community Council

• Address: 9901 Emmaus, St. John VI 00830 (Office at 8-1 Emmaus, across from the Fire Station)
• Phone: 340-776-2099
• Social Media: @CoralBayCommunityCouncil

Application Process

Submission Types:

• Students may submit:
  • A story
  • A poem
  • A personal narrative
  • Young students may submit a picture with captions

Requirements:

• Download and complete the application form: "2018 Coral Bay Yacht Club Scholarship Application and Guidelines.pdf" (fillable PDF)
• Submit entry (creative work) as described in the application guidelines
• No financial documentation required

Topics: Any topic of interest; post-storm experiences especially welcome