United States Virgin Islands Department of Education

 Division of Human Resources

Transition to Teaching Scholarship Program

The Transition to Teaching scholarship is an academic scholarship funded by the Department of Education’s Teacher, Recruitment and Retention Fund.  The purpose of the TTT scholarship is to recruit and retain mid-career professionals who have demonstrated an interest in the teaching profession.  Recipients will be afforded the opportunity to become a certified teacher in the United States Virgin Islands Public schools.

Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants must be legal residents of the Virgin Islands and possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.  Applicants must also commit to teach in a Virgin Islands Public school for 5 years. Note: All applications will be reviewed by a committee made up of educators and community partners, headed by the Commissioner of Education or her designee.

Program Requirements

• Recipients will be enrolled in pre-determined pathway of courses, which will include a combination of the following: professional development seminars, conferences, workshops, and college courses;
• Recipients are required to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 to continue scholarship participation;
• Recipients will also be required to take and pass all necessary teaching proficiency examinations as outlined by the Virgin Islands Board of Education.

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Application Instructions

1.      Complete application in its entirety; Download the application by clicking HERE.

2.      Submit Resume;

3.      Forward Official College Transcript (s)

4.      Provide three letters of recommendations from the references listed on the application;

5.      Include a personal reflection essay of 500 words that address the following: “Why do you desire a career change to the teaching profession?

Applications can be submitted to the Department of Education located at Vitraco Mall in Christiansted or mailed to:

Department of Education

Division of Human Resources

2133 Hospital Street

Christiansted, VI 00820

Send mail to Saul Santiago at Teachusvi@doe.vi with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified: 02/25/08