🎓 2026 Scholarship Opportunities Now Open (Deadline Extended to July 12)

The Virgin Islands Board for Career & Technical Education (VIBCTE) announces that applications are now open for the 2026 Scholarship Opportunities, with the application deadline extended to Friday, July 12, 2026.

✅ Thank you to those who have already applied — we appreciate your interest and commitment.

Before applying, all applicants must visit the appropriate Guidelines, Instructions, and Forms page to review eligibility requirements and access the correct application.

📘 Scholarship Programs & Application Pages

James Albert Petersen, Jr. Scholarship Fund

For graduating high school students entering college for the first time

👉 https://vibcte.vi.gov/petersen-application-instructions-form/

Albert Ragster, Sr. Scholarship Fund

For college or technical school students

👉 https://vibcte.vi.gov/ragster-application-instructions-form/

🔁 Important Notice for Recurring Students (Albert Ragster, Sr. Only)

Students who have previously received an Albert Ragster, Sr. Scholarship must complete the Recurring Student Application Form which is on the Albert Ragster, Sr. Scholarship Page:

👉https://vibcte.vi.gov/ragster-application-instructions-form/

⏰ Application Deadline

All applications must be submitted by Friday, June 5th.

Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered.