The 38th Annual Hal Jackson’s Talented Teens International Scholarship Competition will be held on the island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands.

Young women from around the world who are gifted in the fields of music, dance, stage performance, instrumentation or acting will come together and participate in the 38th Annual Hal Jackson’s Talented Teens International (HJTTI) Scholarship Competition sponsored by the Youth Development Foundation, Inc.  The week long event will be held on the beautiful island of Tortola, the largest of the islands in the British Virgin Islands.  The Talented Teen Summit will take place from Saturday, July 12th through Sunday, July 20, 2008.  The Talented Teens and HJTTI Directors will stay at the International official hotel, Long Bay Beach Resort and Villas.  On Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 7:00 PM we will find out who is the most “talented teen” in the world.

The event is sponsored by the Youth Development Foundation, Inc. which provides a support system for young women and offers exposure to the entertainment industry, encourages cross-culture exchange, and nurtures emerging talent from around the world while providing training, educational scholarships, and travel opportunities for these young women.  HJTTI has awarded over $1,000,000 in scholarships and prizes to its participants over the 37 years of its existence.  Some of the past winners of HJTTI are JadaPinkett Smith, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Vanessa Williams.

HJTTI wishes to thank our corporate sponsors ICBC Broadcast Holdings, Inc., the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board, the Government of the BVI, B Mobile, Long Bay Beach Resort and Villas, Tropical Shipping, American Airlines and Ramapo College of New Jersey, our dedicated HJTTI Directors and our hard working staff.

If you are interested in competing in HJTTI competitions in your area or running a local competition, contact us as hjteens@aol.com or call 212-592-0413 for information.