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Pacific Teacher Scholarship

If you are a resident of the U.S.-affiliated Pacific and are currently enrolled in a teacher preparation program, you may be eligible for a $500 to $1,000 scholarship from Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL). Please read the following information to determine your eligibility, then complete the application process outlined below. This is a competitive process, and about five scholarships are awarded each year, depending on funding.

If you would like to contribute to the PREL Scholarship Fund please click on the donate button.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for a Pacific Teacher Scholarship, you must:

Be a resident of American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, the Republic of Palau, or the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Be a 2nd-, 3rd-, or 4th-year student at an accredited college or university.
Be enrolled in an accredited teacher preparation program.
Be a student in good standing. (A grade point average [GPA] of at least 2.5 qualifies you as a student in good standing.)
Intend to teach in a school in the U.S.-affiliated Pacific.

To Apply

We are now accepting applications for Academic Year 2012-2013. The application deadline is April 1, 2012.

If you have any questions, please contact scholarships@prel.org for more information.

Instructions

Application

Fill out and return application form.

Personal Statement

Write a statement that covers the following topics:

Why you chose to be a teacher
Experience working in schools, including dates and school names
Where in the U.S.-affiliated Pacific you intend to work
The grade level and subject area you plan to concentrate in
Relevant financial information, including:
- - Funding source(s) for your education expenses
- - Current income
- - Estimate of monetary need for the upcoming year's expenses

You may include other information, such as work experience or community service, to show why you are a good candidate for this scholarship. Please type your statement and include your name at the top of the page.

Transcript of Grades

Submit an official copy of your most recent transcript from your college or university.

Letter(s) of Recommendation

Obtain a recommendation letter from an employer, professor, or counselor you have worked with at your college or university, or the CSSO of your public school system. Only one letter is required, but you may include an additional letter if you wish.

Award Notification

Applicants will receive notification in June. Funds will be disbursed in two payments directly to your college or university prior to the beginning of the fall and spring semesters.

Award recipients will be required to submit a recent photo and grant PREL permission to use the photo and personal statement for promotional purposes.

PREL honors your commitment to teaching excellence!