The scholarship aims to motivate and assist high school graduates from Mount Vernon, NY, and surrounding communities in continuing their pursuit of higher education or other related educational or career goals.
Qualification Criteria:
The All Islands Association, Inc., will award six scholarships in May 2026. Four to Mount Vernon and the surrounding communities graduating students (including all the Mount Vernon High Schools), and two to the tutor volunteers of the All Islands Association, Inc. – Saturday Morning Tutorial Program. The following information is required from the graduating senior:
Indication of West Indian/Caribbean descent and must be a citizen or permanent resident of the USA.
An essay of no more than 300 words, summarizing your primary accomplishments and explaining how this scholarship will help you with your educational plans.
Letter of acceptance to an institution of higher education.
A passport-sized photograph (no photograph will be accepted) with your Social Security Number written on the back.
Two letters of recommendation/references demonstrating the area of community service and extracurricular activities. At least one letter should be from a teacher, counselor, religious or community leader.
Participate in community service.
Also, special scholarships will be awarded to older candidates and graduating seniors outside of the Mount Vernon community, provided their sponsors contribute or raise the necessary funds.
These candidates must also submit the required information listed above.
Upon notification of the scholarship award, the recipient must present to the Board of Directors a copy of his/her college registration confirmation and class schedule from a recognized, accredited college or university.
Submission of Application
Only fully completed and signed application forms will be considered. The 2026 application form, along with all supporting documents, including the essay and recommendations or references, must be submitted by March 14, 2026, to:
