Back Row: Patrick KATU IOUPAT, Isaac PISSIROI, Joshia LENTAL, Waane SIROVULU
Front Row: Monolyne ADAM, Philinette VOYATEI, Salinda REVE, Delphina PHILIP
Absent: Klenis NAURAS
The Vanuatu Cricket Association (VCA) is thrilled to announce the continuation and expansion of its scholarship program following the success of the 2024 Splashe National Youth Championship. Thanks to the outstanding performances of young cricketers during the tournament, four additional students have been awarded scholarships, bringing the total number of recipients in 2025 to nine.
The scholarship program provides young cricketers with both academic and sporting support, ensuring they have the best opportunity to develop their potential on and off the field. This year, five new students join the program, while three of the five recipients from 2024 return for another year.
2025 Vanuatu Cricket Scholarship Recipients
Montmartre School
Waane SIROVULU (Year 11)
Isaac PISSIROI (Year 10)
Delphina PHILIP (Year 11)
Philinette VOYATEI (Year 10)
Malapoa College
Joshia LENTAL (Year 10)
Tebakor School
Patrick KATU IOUPAT (Year 9)
Monolyne ADAM (Year 9)
Klenis NAURAS (Year 10)
Lycée Louis Antoine de Bougainville
Salinda REVE (Year 10)
Joshia Lental and the three students from Tebakor School hail from Tanna, while the remaining scholars are from Santo. Each of these young athletes stood out during the 2023/2024 Splashe National Youth Championship games in Port Vila, demonstrating exceptional talent, dedication, and sportsmanship.
The 2025 scholarship group consists of four boys and five girls, highlighting the VCA’s ongoing commitment to promoting gender balance and inclusivity in cricket development.
“The continued growth of our scholarship program is a reflection of the incredible talent emerging from grassroots cricket in Vanuatu,” said Pierre Chilia, Development Manager. “With the right support, these young players have the potential to develop into future national representatives, and we are committed to providing them with the opportunities to succeed.”
The VCA would like to extend its deepest gratitude to Vanuatu Beverage for its ongoing support of the Splashe National Youth Championship and to our new sponsorship partner, Interchange Ltd, for their commitment to our development programs, including these scholarship students. Their support is instrumental in shaping the future of Vanuatu cricket and ensuring that young athletes from across the country have access to the resources they need to thrive.
The VCA looks forward to another exciting year of development and success as it continues to invest in the next generation of cricketers.
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