TS and SAI Scholarships for Samoan Students

Note: Together Samoa and SAI are NPIEN partners

Talofa lava,

I wanted to let everyone know of a scholarship opportunity open to Samoan high school seniors in CA. Together Samoa (TS) and Samoan Achievers International (SAI) are partnering up to offer TWO $500 scholarships to 2 high school seniors who are planning on attending ANY college next year (trade school, community college, 4 year universities, etc.- all that are continuing their education beyond HS are welcomed to apply!).

We are asking those who are eligible and interested in applying to write a 3-4 page typed essay about an elder who has helped them to learn more about fa'aSamoa-- the Samoan way. Attached is the essay prompt and application that must be completed and submitted NO LATER than APRIL 9, 2010 at 7 pm PST,

The winners will receive a $500 scholarship, become a published author in an anthology, and be recognized at the Annual SAI Awards Gala held at Long Beach Hyatt!

If you have any questions, please feel free to email essay@togethersamoa.com. Applications are also available at www.togethersamoa.com.

Please also help us get the word out by forwarding this to folks in our community!


Fa'afetai tele lava,

Cimone
Together Samoa
www.togethersamoa.com
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About Together Samoa: Together Samoa (TS) is a coalition of Polynesian families, students, community leaders and church members in the SF Bay Area and Long Beach/Carson area in California whose mission is to EDUCATE, ENGAGE, and EMPOWER Polynesian youth in culture, education, and community. More recently, Together Samoa has donated $3,000 to immediate tsunami disaster relief in Samoa and American Samoa following the September 29th tsunami and has raised an additional $4,000 to donate to schools impacted by the tsunami. Together Samoa is currently working with the National Pacific Islander Educator’s Network (NPIEN) to identify and adopt a school impacted in Samoa, Tonga, and American Samoa. Please see www.togethersamoa.com for more information.



About Samoan Achievers International: The mission of Samoan Achievers International (SAI) is to recognize and honor outstanding Samoans who have shown exceptional leadership in their profession, civic responsibility, philanthropy, educational pursuits, and family -- overall individual excellence. These contributions help promote the Samoan Culture, as well as inspire and provide positive role model leadership to our Samoan people.