Scholarships

V.I. HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (FREE TUITION)

The University's Board of Trustees approved policies and procedures to aide with the implementation of Act No. 8155, the Virgin Islands Higher Education Scholarship Program, which requires that financial aid be granted to residents of the Virgin Islands for post-secondary education at UVI. 

• Virgin Islands Higher Education Scholarship Program Policies and Procedures
• Years of Work Service Required for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree
• Virgin Islands Legislative Act No. 8155  Bill No. 32-0328

Students eligible to receive the Virgin Islands Higher Education Scholarship (Free Tuition Scholarship) will be required to complete and submit the Master Agreement Form via Financial Aid Document Upload/Portal.

• Virgin Islands Higher Education Scholarship Program Master Agreement

UVI INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

UVI Institutional Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students are awarded by the University of the Virgin Islands Scholarship Committee. All UVI on-ground students (freshmen, current, transfer, graduate, and international students) will be considered for UVI Institutional Scholarships based on their academic transcripts, completion of the electronic scholarship application, and other documents as required.

The number of institutional scholarships offered by UVI varies in amount and duration depending on the availability of funds allocated by contributing donors/agencies. UVI Institutional Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing their first bachelor’s or master’s degree, as applicable.

2024-2025 UVI Scholarship Application

***Submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is encouraged.***

UVI's scholarship application deadline is April 12, 2024. 

To be considered a student must:

High School Eligibility:

• Submit your High School Grade Point Average (GPA).

Undergraduate Eligibility:

• Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale.*
• Have earned at least 12 credits of academic study at UVI (continuing students only).
• Be a full-time student matriculated into an undergraduate degree program at UVI.
• Be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or F-1 International Student

*Some scholarship program criteria may require a cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.

Graduate Eligibility:

• Have earned at least 6 credits of academic study at UVI.
• Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 on a 4.00 scale.
• Be a full-time student matriculated into a graduate degree program at UVI.
• Be a U.S.Citizen, Permanent Resident, or F-1 International Student.