Lifetime
Achievement Awards Members
Daisy Burkett
Roy Burkett
Jennifer Scotland
Robert Scotland
David
"Jah Dee" Jones
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Scholarship Criteria
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2003 Scholarship
Winners |
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The
follow requirements must be met in order to
apply for the West Indies United Scholarship
Program. In some cases, it may be necessary for a vote by the board to
address some outstanding issues. In any event, the president will sign
off on all approved candidates. A maximum of three scholarships will
be awarded each year.
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The
parents of the nominees must be active members. |
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The
nominees must be a high school / GED graduate and be accepted to a college
or university. |
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College/ university freshmen have
priority |
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College / university sophomore may apply
(if no freshman is available). |
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Applicants must be approved
by a majority vote of the scholarship committee. |
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Applicants must include, at
a minimum, a 500 word, double spaced essay on the person or island of
their choice in order to apply. |
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Latoya Jackson |
She is in her
final year at Howard University in
Washington, DC. She is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in
Biology with a minor in Chemistry.
She is a member of the Beta Kappa Chi
Scientific Honor Society, Golden Key Honor Society, and the Howard
University College of Arts and Sciences
Honors Program. Upon graduation, she plans to attend medical school
and pursue a career in Dermatology or
Anesthesiology.
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Lori-Ann Henry |
Lori-Ann Henry
was fortunate to have been one of the first recipients of the WIU
Scholarship Award. She is in her senior year at Norfolk State
University pursing a Bachelors degree in Business Finance (2006).
It has been a long journey, and she is excited to say that her anticipated
graduation date is December 2006. She presently has a GPA of 3.27.
" By providing me with a scholarship in 2003, WIU has inspired me so that my
generation will continue this organization, its traditions, and provide the
same support for those who follow. From here, I can only climb
higher." She plans to pursue her MBA.
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2004
Scholarship
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Chaye’ Bernier
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A
Business Management major with a
minor in Finance at the University of North
Carolina at Charlotte. Chaye has been involved with the
Unlimited Praise Gospel Choir and
Caribbean Connections. She was
inducted in the National Society of
Collegiate Scholars (with a 4.0 GPA) at
University of North Carolina,
Charlotte (UNCC) in fall of 2005. She was
featured in the July 12th issue of the
Virgin Islands Daily News-Student News, for this prestigious award.
She intends to pursue my masters in Business
Administration and own my own hospitality business. " I want to Thank
WIU for the scholarship."
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Sheree Alea’ Nicole Smith |
She is pursing a
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - 2007 at New World School of the Arts/
University of Florida . She had the pleasure of working with many
different choreographers in various types of dances, such as
Robert Battle, Mohamed Decasta, and Bambi
Anderson. She also collaborated and assisted senior students with
their choreography. Yearly, in February, she and other members of
a dance group go on tour to local schools in Florida. She is part of
the Student Government at New World. " Thank You for making my dream a
reality! -“ When I
dance even the stars are within reach!”
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Shea Anton’ Smith |
He is a
sophomore at Old
Dominion University. He was a member
of the Old Dominion University (ODU ) Wrestling team, after walking on fall
of 2004. He is currently a
Fine Arts Major
with a concentration in graphic design and a minor in Business
Administration. Upon graduation, he plans to open his own automotive
customization design company. "Thanks to WIU for helping me get a jump start
on the rest of my life." |
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2006
Scholarship Winners |
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Stephen Jackson |
A 2 A 2006 graduate of Kempsville
High School. While in high school, he was very active in Track and
Football. Stephen is attending Norfolk State University where he
is studying Graphic design. Stephen plans to try out for Norfolk
State’s football team. He is very confident that with hard work, he will
make the team. After school, he hopes to study Web Design and Animation.
He wants to open a web design company after College. |
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Matheau
Hall |
A
2005 Graduate of Landstown High School and presently a soccer team
player for Taylor College in Texas. His major is Sports
Management with a minor in Business Marketing. Based on the
newspaper reports, he was selected as one of the best soccer players in the
area. He has played 5 yrs with Beach FC soccer club. He also played
regional soccer and represented the USA in soccer. He hopes to continue his
soccer training and become one of the best players in college. After
college, he hopes to get into Sports
Management or play professional soccer. |
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Jamal Blyden
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A 2006 honor graduate of Landstown High
School. Jamal plans to study Mathematics at Virginia
Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia.
An outstanding track and field sprinter, his list
of accomplishments includes high school state championships, AAU Junior
Olympics national qualifier and championships at several prestigious meets.
He was recently honored as a Hampton Roads Committee of 200+ Men, Inc.
Scholar for his outstanding community service and academic achievement.
Jamal is also a drummer with the Traditional Caribbean Indians masquerade
troupe. Upon graduation from VCU, his goal is to become a
commissioned officer in the US Coast
Guard.
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2007 Scholarship Winner |
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Tasheka Anika Kiera Richardson
This 2007
advance degree honors graduate
of Bayside High School has always tried to
maintain at least a “B” average in high school. She engaged in revitalizing
the Bayside step team while she was in 11th grade. She represented
Bayside High School in
Cosmetology hair design at the Virginia
state finals
and walked away with the
1st place trophy in her category.
She has also represented Virginia Beach in modeling competitions and
has also walked away with
1st place in some categories. She plans
to attend Tidewater Community College (TCC), Virginia Beach campus in the
fall with a major in Physical Therapy, and later transfer to Norfolk State
to finish her bachelors’ degree. The sky is the limit, and I intend to take
a look.
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