Pacific Islanders Association
of the Northwest
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MEMBERS SCHOLARSHIP FUND GUIDELINE
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PURPOSE:
The purpose of this guideline is to give consistency to the Scholarship Fund/Application policy and procedure.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP:
The Pacific Islanders Association of the Pacific Northwest (PIANW) Scholarship Fund is a closed group fund that makes a $200-$500 scholarship available annually. Scholarships are available to the children of a PIANW Club member. The applicant must be attending or accepted at a Technical Institute, Community College or University. The student must attend a structured program intending to obtain at least a two-year degree in an accredited institution of higher learner. Students must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. Multiple scholarships will be considered by the Award Committee. Preference will be given to those who have not received a scholarship from PIANW.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Eligible candidates must submit their application by April 15 in the year of the student's eligibility. If April 15 should fall on a weekend, the following Monday is the deadline date.
A letter to the grant Awards Committee must accompany this application. The letter should explain the applicant's interest higher education and their proposed plan of action following the completion of their education.
DISPERSAL OF FUNDS:
The scholarship check will be issued to the student and the school. Checks are mailed out following the start of the school year.
The Association President or his/her designee should make every effort to present the award during the recipient's high school awards ceremony. If a personal appearance is not possible, a request for the award to be announced should be requested. A press release should also be made in the recipient's hometown newspaper.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD COMMITTEE:
A. The Association Officers or an appointed committee of the Association shall serve as the Scholarship Award Committee.
COMMITTEE MEETING:
A. The Committee will meet as soon after the 15th of April as possible to discuss the eligible applications and determine who recipients shall be.
B. A quorum will consist of three of the four Committee Members.
C. A simple majority vote of the quorum will be necessary to adopt action.
D. The Committee may conduct business by telephone or e-mail, if weather prohibits a personal meeting of the Committee.
E. The Committee will submit a report to the Association at large during the regular meeting date in May.
Last Updated: 19 Oct 2006
Pacific Islanders Association of the Northwest
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