Seven exceptional high school students from across the Virgin Islands have been awarded full scholarships and successfully attended Space Camp 2025 at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
U.S. Virgin Islands, 2025 — Seven exceptional high school students from across the Virgin Islands have been awarded full scholarships to attend Space Camp 2025 at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
The scholarships, funded by the Kym’s Kids Caribbean Agency Fund at the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) in partnership with RapierMed, LLC, cover all expenses—including travel, lodging, and personalized Space Camp flight suits.
The 2025 scholarship recipients are:
RapierMed Business Support Manager Allena Clifford praised the value of STEM immersion for young minds. “RapierMed's goal is to give students access to life-changing STEM experiences that challenge and empower them. This kind of opportunity lights a spark that can last a lifetime — and we’re honored to help make it possible.”
Dee Baecher-Brown, president of CFVI, echoed that sentiment. “At CFVI, we believe in the power of opportunity to transform lives,” she said. “We’re proud to support these remarkable students as they explore their potential and expand their horizons through experiences like Space Camp.”
Parents of participants were also moved by the program’s impact. “This opportunity gave Naitik new wings to pursue his passion for space exploration,” said his father, Harish Jhanwar. “We’re deeply grateful to RapierMed. Without their support, this incredible journey wouldn’t have been possible.”
Since its founding in 1982, more than 700,000 students from around the world have attended Space Camp programs, which are widely known for building leadership, critical thinking, and teamwork skills through hands-on STEM learning.
“Space Camp is a great experience,” said Jhanwar. “Given the chance, I would love to go again and continue living like an astronaut!”
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