Scholarship slots seeking applicants
The Scholarship Office wants to notify the public of its 2004/05 application deadlines.
Interested applicants are urged to note the following important deadlines for the types of financial assistance applying for:
• June 30: Public Law 7-32 as amended by Public Law 11-77. Applications and all supporting documents must be received.
• July 1: Fall quarter/semester Teacher Scholarship and EAP applications must be received or postmarked. Supporting documents must be received within 30 calendar days from the first day of instruction.
Applicants may obtain an application by visiting the Scholarship Office at Capitol Hill Government Building #1311 or by downloading the application from www.cnmischolarship.com.
Applications submitted for Fall 2004 is applicable for Spring/Winter 2005.
Supporting documents needed include:
• Most recent official sealed transcript;
• Acceptance letter into a recognized U.S. accredited institution;
• U.S. Passport and/or birth certificate from Court
• SAT scores (for PL 7-32/PL 11-77);
• Recommendation letter from high school (for PL 7-32/PL 11-77);
• CNMI 1040 tax forms may be required should your official transcript fail to prove residency requirement;
• 2002 & 2003 1040 tax form (for PL 7-32/PL 11-77 & EAP)
• 2001, 2002 & 2003 1040 tax form (for Teacher Scholarship (PL 10-58/PL 11-34)
• Other required supporting documents may be requested.
Public Law 7-32 Scholarship as amended by Public Law 11-77 is awarded to graduating high school students with the highest scholastic achievement from each island. The selection is made from the top two students from the islands of Tinian and Rota, four from the island of Saipan, and two from off-island if they meet the criteria set by law.
Public Law 10-58 Scholarship as amended by Public Law 11-34, known as the “Teacher Scholarship,” is awarded to juniors and seniors who want to take up a degree in the field of teaching, including Early Childhood Development and Special Education. They must be admitted into the school of their choice, in addition to meeting policy set criteria. This program expires in Dec. 2004.
The Educational Assistance Program is a “grant” awarded to students enrolled in an accredited institution pursuing a Certificate, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree who meet set criteria as stated in the policy. In addition, financial assistance may be offered to the following programs: on-island undergraduate part-time assistance, undergraduate merit incentive and graduate & professional assistance. Funding is contingent upon availability of funds.
For a detailed information and other financial aid assistance available, log-on to www.cnmischolarship.com, or call the Scholarship Office at 670-664-4750/1/3, or at facsimile at 670-664-4759.
Other scholarship available:
• Robert C. Byrd Scholarship. Contact Bill Matson at (670) 664-3790
• The Tinian Municipal Scholarship provides Financial Assistance to students from Tinian and Aguiguan who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree at U.S. accredited institutions in and outside of the Commonwealth. For more information, contact Tinian Municipal Scholarship Board chair James Mendiola at 670-43303470. You may also email him at tinianscholarship@hotmail.com. To access the Tinian Municipal Scholarship visit www.tinianonline.com.
• CNMI Refaluwasch Scholarship. Chartered since 1994, the Carolinian Affairs Incorporated is a non-profit organization charged to promote programs that will benefit the Carolinian community in the CNMI. It provides supplemental funds to eligible Carolinian students wishing to pursue postsecondary studies. This includes graduate and professional studies. For detailed information, email admincao@saipan.com, or call 670-234-6385 and ask for Jocelyn Kaipat or Patricia Nogis.
Federal Pell Grant: www.fafsa.ed.gov
Anyone interested enrolling at Notre Dame, Tulane or Lewis & Clark and needing assistance through the admission process can call Timothy McFarrell at 670-234-5684.
