Opportunities

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!

Award Recipients

Alexander Coffin

Alexander Coffin

American Samoa
2010 

Jennifer Hainrick

Jennifer Hainrick

Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia
2010 

Beverly Wabol

Beverly Wabol

Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia
2010 

Jalma Manglona

Jalma Manglona

Guam
2009

Albina Riklon

Albina Riklon

Republic of the Marshall Islands
2009

Zin Thomas

Zin Thomas

Republic of the Marshall Islands
2009

Mac Aviena

Mac Aviena

American Samoa
2008

Lorie Milne

Lorie Milne

Republic of the Marshall Islands
2008

Rentia Francis

Rentia Francis

Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia 
2007

Ashley Sikayun

Ashley Sikayun

Saipan
2007

Jessicalynn Reyes

Jessicalynn Reyes

Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia
2007

Peter Panuelo

Peter Panuelo

Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia
2006

Pioria Faungy

Pioria Faungy

Republic of Palau 
2006

Martha Mendiola

Martha Mendiola

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
2006

Theresa Kijiner

Republic of the Marshall Islands
2005

Lola Schultz

Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia
2005

Penina Tulensru

Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia
2005

Justina Foster

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
2004
Lorie Milne

Lorie Milne

Republic of the Marshall Islands
2004

Lisa Emwalu

Lisa Emwalu

Hawai‘i
2010 

Verna Lynn Reyes

Verna Lynn Reyes

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
2010 

Angelina Yobech

Angelina Yobech

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
2010 

Kristine Michaela Cruz

Kristine Michaela Cruz

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
2009

Charity Faith Ileyagisiug

Charity Faith Ileyagisiug

Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
2009

Yolani (Manuel) Andon

Yolani (Manuel) Andon

Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia
2008

Clement Wichilmel

Clement Wichilmel

Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
2008

Strickson Fredrick

Strickson Fredrick

Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia
2007

TJ Ungeni

TJ Ungeni

Guam
2007

Jefferson Thomas

Jefferson Thomas

Republic of Palau
2007

Quincy Lawrence

Quincy Lawrence

Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia
2006

Jodina Lynn Attao

Jodina Lynn Attao

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
2006

Scott Nena

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
2005
Merwyden Suluai

Merwyden Suluai

American Samoa
2005

Alisa Ann Pangelinan

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands 
2005

Lui Paulo

American Samoa
2004

Begonia Tewid

Republic of Palau
2004

Christina Santa Maria

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
2004

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