St. Croix Foundation for Community Development is pleased to announce the launch of two vital scholarship opportunities aimed at uplifting and investing in the next generation of leaders from St. Croix. Applications for the Patrick & Amelia Williams Opportunity Fund and the Lang-Wise STEM Scholarship Fund are officially open as of April 15 and will close on June 2.
The Patrick & Amelia Williams Opportunity Fund is designed to assist graduating seniors from St. Croix public high schools by providing scholarships of up to $4,000 to eligible applicants. Established by Junior Gaspard in honor of his grandparents and their perseverance, all applicants will be asked to submit an essay describing a time they met and overcame an obstacle, and a brief video presentation describing their educational and career goals. Applicants must also indicate acceptance to an accredited institute of higher learning and maintain a GPA of 2.0 and higher.
Review eligibility requirements and the application here: stxfoundation.info/2025WilliamsApplication!
The Lang-Wise STEM Scholarship Fund will award a minimum of three scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 for 2025 graduates from St. Croix public, private, or parochial schools. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) and maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher while providing proof of acceptance to an accredited college or university. Applicants will also be required to submit an essay that outlines the impact this scholarship will have on their ambitions and how their education will impact St. Croix and the global community, as well as upload a brief video outlining their educational and career goals.
Review eligibility requirements and the application here: Review eligibility requirements and the application here: stxfoundation.info/LangWiseGuidelines
Interested graduated seniors can find more details and instructions on how to apply for either or both scholarship opportunities on the Foundation’s website at www.stxfoundation.org/grants-scholarships.
