CHRISTIANSTED — Limetree Bay Terminals of Estate Hope has awarded scholarships to 20 recent 2019 graduates of Virgin Islands high schools to assist them in their pursuit of a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university.
The scholarship recipients are:
Anthony Etienne who plans to attend Barry University
Elizabeth Ferguson who plans to attend the University of the Virgin Islands
Hakim Alexander who plans to attend the Florida Southern College
Isaiah Stevens who plans to attend Texas A&M University
Jada Jarvis who plans to attend The New School
Joshua Ramsundar who plans to attend the University of the Virgin Islands
Kevin Hughes, II who plans to attend Syracuse University
Lalloni Canton who plans to attend Virginia Commonwealth University
Layalie Washshah who plans to attend Queens University at Charlotte Mahlana Graham who plans to attend Oakwood University
Maya Acosta who plans to attend Virginia Commonwealth University Mayah Russell who plans to attend the University of Central Florida
Michael Dow, Jr. who plans to attend the University of the Virgin Islands
Michelle Laudat who plans to attend the University of the Virgin Islands
Mojania Denis who plans to attend the University of Miami
Monae Edmead who plans to attend Kennesaw State University
Nichel Daniel who plans to attend the University of the Virgin Islands
Samira Abed Richardson who plans to attend the University of the Virgin Islands
Stacy Frederick who plans to attend the University of the Virgin Islands
Teon Persuad who plans to attend the University of Miami
The recipients were selected based on their scholastic record and financial need compared to other applicants.
These scholarships will continue for four years, provided the students maintain good academic standing at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Limetree has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships for the 2019-2020 school year. CEO Darius Sweet congratulates all the scholarship applicants and recipients and recognizes their hard work and dedication to education.
“Education will provide students the tools to help with the continued growth and success of the community as well as Limetree,” Sweet said. “Limetree is proud of all the students who applied for Limetree’s scholarship and we encourage all students to remain committed to their pursuit of higher education.”