Applications for the 2000-2001 academic year financial assistance programs are now available, the CNMI Scholarship Office announced yesterday.<\/p>\n
This season, the Scholarship Office has slots available for three scholarship programs for incoming college students, college students, and professionals.<\/p>\n
Public Law 7-32 scholarship as amended by Public Law 11-77 is a scholarship awarded to graduating high school students with the highest scholastic achievement from the islands of Saipan, Rota, and Tinian.<\/p>\n
The selection is made from the top two students from the islands of Tinian and Rota, and two from off-island if they meet the criteria set by law.<\/p>\n
Applications and supporting documents for this program must be submitted no later than June 30, 2000.<\/p>\n
The supporting documents include U.S. passport or birth certificate from court, official transcript, acceptance letter into the institution, 2 years proof residency (1998-1999), valid CNMI voters affidavit number, and others (SAT, certificates of student activities, honors, etc.).<\/p>\n
The “teacher scholarship” is awarded to Juniors and Seniors in the field of teaching early childhood development and special education.<\/p>\n
In addition to meeting policy set criteria, they must also be admitted into the school of education at their institution.<\/p>\n
Freshmen and sophomores are given “incentive” awards for being in the teaching field.<\/p>\n
Applications must be received or postmarked no later than July 1. Supporting documents may be turned in at a later date.<\/p>\n
Applicants for the teacher scholarship must also submit the above supporting documents but with a required 3-year proof of residency (1997-1999) and a certification letter from the education department.<\/p>\n
The Educational Assistance Program (EAP) is grant awarded to all other students enrolled in an accredited institution pursuing a Certificate, Associate degree and Baccalaureate degree who meets set criteria as stated in the policy.<\/p>\n
Financial Assistance is also available for Graduate and professional students.<\/p>\n
Nursing, accounting, and education have been identified as most needed professions in the Commonwealth. All students studying in these fields are awarded an incentive in addition to the grant.<\/p>\n
Applications must be received or postmarked no later than July 1. Supporting documents, as previously mentioned, may be turned in at a later date. Only a 2-year proof of residency is required for the EAP.<\/p>\n
The Scholarship Office yesterday conducted a presentation at Marianas High School tackling the essentials of each of the offered programs, according to Scholarship Counselor Meliza S. Guajardo.<\/p>\n
A presentation for students at Rota High School is set for May 9 at 10:00 a.m.<\/p>\n
Other presentations will follow at the Northern Marianas College on May 11 at 10:00 a.m.<\/p>\n
All other high schools (public and private) including Tinian have been served.<\/p>\n
Any interested organization wishing for a presentation may or visit the Scholarship Office at the Joeten Dan Dan Commercial building, 1st floor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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