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About the 2020 SPIO COVID Scholarships - Silicon Valley

The purpose of South Pacific Islander Organization’s scholarships is to encourage Pacific Islanders to pursue higher education by alleviating some of the financial burdens. Our goal is to enable more Pacific Islanders to attend institutions of higher education.

Thanks to a grant from Silicon Valley Community Foundation, South Pacific Islander Organization is offering ten (10) one-time $2,000 USD scholarships to address the needs of Pacific Islander scholars who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pacific Islander undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education located in the Santa Clara/Silicon Valley area and who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible to receive a one-time scholarship of $2,000 USD. To expedite the process, all funds will be disbursed directly to scholars.

Eligibility

  • Pacific Islander descent

  • Enrolled during the 2020-2021 academic school year

  • Attend institution of higher education in Santa Clara/Silicon Valley area

  • Experienced a hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic

APPLICATION DATES

  • Opens: October 1, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time)

  • Deadline: October 31, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time)

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Create free account on SPIO Higher Education Network

  2. Fill out 2020 SPIO COVID Scholarships - Silicon Valley Application (must have an SPIO Higher Education Network account)

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

  1. Which institution of higher education are you attending during the 2020-2021 academic school year?This scholarship can only be given to students going to a school located in the Santa Clara/Silicon Valley area. If you are unsure if you are eligible, please email scholarships@southpacificislander.org.

  2. How have you experienced a hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic? (Up to 200 words)

  3. Tell us about your Pacific Islander identity and your experience in higher education. (Up to 200 words)

  4. How will this scholarship help in your career and/or academic aspirations? (Up to 200 words)

If you have any questions, please email us at scholarships@southpacificislander.org

Please review the 2020 SPIO COVID Scholarship - Silicon Valley, Policies and Procedures.

This project has been made possible in part by a grant from Silicon Valley Community Foundation.