Welcome to the Miss Virgin Islands Scholarship Organization!
The Miss Virgin Islands Scholarship Organization is proud to announce our new Miss Virgin Islands!!! Congratulations to Shayla Solomon!

How has the world you come from shaped your dreams and aspirations?
The US Virgin Islands is small in size, but grand in all that it has
to offer. I have gained a quality of life in the Virgin Islands, which
is rich in culture and traditions. The history of the Virgin Islands
and the struggle of those who have come before me has strengthened my
lifes motto that there are no limitations in what you can do, except
the limitations in your own mind as to what you cannot do. The continued
support of my parents has always motivated me to strive for success.
From a young age, the importance of an education was instilled in me.
I value learning and gaining knowledge that can elevate me closer to
my goals and dreams. I aspire to obtain a Masters of Science degree
in public relations and create a nationally recognized youth-led media
organization and teen talk show centered on youth empowerment.
Of all the ways you could succeed in your life, why have
you chosen to succeed in the Miss America Pageant?
I am inspired by the opportunity that the Miss America Pageant provides
women to promote a platform that they strongly believe in; continue
to serve their community and proudly represent America as a positive
role model and spokesperson for the national platform. Furthermore,
the opportunity to receive financial assistance through scholarships
to further my educational goals and pursue my life aspirations can all
be achieved by being a part of the Miss America Organization.
What social issue, other than your platform, will have the greatest
impact on your generation and why?
In my opinion, the issue that would have the greatest impact on my generation
is job security. The act of finding a job and keeping it has become
challenging for my generation. The demand is great and thousands of
college graduates enter into the job market and are unable to secure
a job. Spending four plus years at a college or university and obtaining
a degree is a great accomplishment, but what happens when you have acquired
a degree, but cannot find a job. Student loans and credit card debts
are at an all time high. Lack of financial stability can cause emotional
stress and have a negative effect on ones life.