Established in 2010, the Virgin Islands Association, DC Robert Finch Memorial Scholarship, named after the Organization’s first President, provides financial support to high school seniors entering their first year of college or vocational school. Educational costs continue to rise and all donations are welcome to support the future leaders and citizens of the Virgin Islands. Use this link to review past scholarship recipients and scholarship application criteria.

The late Robert Finch of St. Thomas served as the first President of the Virgin Islands Association, DC. Under his leadership, the fledgling organization developed a robust member ship with a mission of supporting the people of the Virgin Islands. Robert believed in the power of education and held a Bachelor of Science degree from Morgan State University and a Master’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, both in Social Work. He served his military tour of duty in Germany, and then worked in the Virgin Islands for the Department of Health, Division of Mental Health, and thereafter as Director of the Drug and Alcohol Division for the Veteran’s Administration, in Washington, DC. VIADC is honored to raise funds annually in Robert’s memory to support college-bound graduates from the Virgin Islands.