NPIEN SCHOLARSHIP DIRECTORY
The directory lists scholarships exclusive to Pacific Islanders and underrepresented minority students. View Directory
 
Scholarship Links:

www.fafsaonline.com  The FAFSA must be completed prior to applying for most scholarships
www.gmsp.org  The Gates Millennium Scholars Program
www.apiasf.org  The Asian Pacific Islander Scholarship Fund

The Taito and Ruta Alofaituli Scholarship Program
Sponsored by the children of Taito and Ruta  Alofaituli, offers supplemental scholarships to Samoan high school students.  Deadline July 15th www.taitoandrutascholarship.org 

CHRISTINA DIAZ NPIEN STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
The following students received a $500 scholarship in 2011: Shane Mauinatu, Shawn Mauinatu, Magdalene Robertson, Jayde Togiaso, and Herby Tuala.

Click here for 2012 Awards Nomination Information

The 2011 scholarship sponsors are:

• Gateway Business Bank
• Anita Barrios Memorial Fund, sponsored by Judy Ann Sanchez
• The Sarah Tanimoto Memorial Fund, sponsored by the Matsuura Family
• The BBG Group/Melaleuca
• White Realty Assoc. T.M. Mulholland
• PLUS Program
• The Teachers Association of Long Beach (TALB)

Guide to Scholarships for New Americans and Minorities
The Guide to Scholarships for New Americans and Minorities contains many scholarship opportunities. 

PACIFIC ISLANDER MENTORS
NPIEN Board Members and Pacific Islander professionals can come to your schools to speak to students about their respective careers. 

Call (562) 496-2319 or email us
 
TUTORING PROGRAMS

Pacific Islander Language Helps
Office of Samoan Affairs Samoan Model Language School 
Mona Porotesano, Instructor 
20715 S. Avalon Suite 230 Carson, CA (310) 538-0555

Ka ‘Olelo Hawaii Hawaiian Language for Beginners:
Sherri Patrick-Corey spatrick-corey@voitco.com

Gagana Fa’a Sipaniolo ma Fa’a Samoa: Spanish & Samoan Language Helps
Dr. Victor C. Thompson email  (Help Sheet)

SSS Good Samaritan Association offers After-School tutoring and youth fitness programs   
562 682-7545  maimalesala@yahoo.com  www.sssgs.org

Professional Tutors of America www.professionaltutors.com

COUNSELING SERVICES

Union of Pan Asian Communities - San Diego, 
1031 25th Street    San Diego, CA 92102
tlepule@upacsd.com www.upacsd.com

Pacific Asian Counseling Group www.pacsla.org