SCCSD Scholarship 2008

SCCSD has been chosen to receive a $1,000 scholarship for one of our graduating high school seniors. Interested students should meet the following requirements:

* Boy or girl
* Pacific Islander heritage includes the communities of Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia
* AVID (Advanced Via Individual Determination)
* Asian, Black, Latino, and White accepted if Pacific Islander is not available

 Please return the following by March 28, 2008 (must be hand delivered or sent electronically only):

* Application Form
* Release Form
* Student Photo
* Letter of Recommendation from Counselor or Teacher
* Letter of Acceptance from college or trade school
* Letter from you stating future goals and how the scholarship will help you

Thank you Jonathan Tarr Foundation for providing windows of opportunities to our students.  To learn more about the Jonathan Tarr Foundation, check out the JTF website: www.jonathantarrfoundation.org

 


SCCSD Scholarship Recipients and Information

Talofa lava,

 

SCCSD-Jonathan Tarr Scholarship – 2007

 

Congratulations to JOSHUA TAUANU’U, senior at Mira Mesa High School, who is the 2007 recipient of the Samoan Community Council of San Diego – Jonathan Tarr Scholarship.  Joshua “Josh” will be awarded the JTF scholarship of $1,000.  Congratulations Josh! 

 

Many thanks and gratitude to the Jonathan Tarr Foundation and Ms. Robin Tarr for your kind generosity year after year.  The Samoan community is grateful and honored to receive this scholarship and past scholarships on behalf of our high school seniors. 

Fa’afetai ma le fa’aaloalo tele lava.


Recipient of the 2006 Coach James Saludares Scholarship

The SCCSD is proud to announce that Starr Fuimaono of Bonita, CA has been awarded the $1000 Coach James Saludares Scholarship for outstanding performance in academics and sports.
 
  • Parents: Sisa & Maiu'u Fuimaono of San Diego
  • Graduated from Bonita Vista High School
  • Earned all-CIF honors in football Jr. & Sr. years.
  • Captain and a true leader of his team.
  • Math Tutor
  • Regarded by peers as eager to help with assignments.
  • Regarded by Math Teacher and Coach as model student with great  integrity.

Starr Fuimaono of Bonita

 

Recipient of the 2006 Hannah Meredith Scholarships

The SCCSD is proud to announce that Jordan Kaiana Peiler of Vista, CA has been awarded one of the $500 Hannah Meredith Scholarship for outstanding academic performance.
 
  • Parents: Cheryl & Roy Peiler
  • Graduated Vista High School
  • GPA is 3.0
  • Hawaiian & Samoan Decent
  • Versed in Polynesian Dance: Kahiko, Samoan Siva & Tahitian are just a few.
  • Starting linebacker for Vista High Football and then a volunteered to help Vista Pop Warner.
  • Enrolled in American Sign Language to help be a voice for those who cannot be heard.
     

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Jordan Peiler of Vista

The SCCSD is proud to announce that Janina Falo of San Diego, CA has been awarded one of the $500 Hannah Meredith Scholarship for outstanding academic performance.
 
  • Parents are Isaiah & Luisa Falo
  • Student at San Diego Mesa Community College
  • GPA 3.61 (Graduate 6/07)
  • Studying Child and Family Development
  • Demonstrates Team Leadership (supports the success of others in class also)
  • Goal to obtain Masters in School Counseling and becoming an advocate for Samoan youth in promoting higher education.
  • Ultimate goal is to be a "soul-winner" for Christ.
     

Janina Falo of San Diego

Recipient of the 2006 Jonathan Tarr Foundation Scholarship
 

The SCCSD is proud to announce that Wesley Akeli of Oceanside, CA has been chosen to be the recipient of the $1000 Jonathan Tarr Foundation Scholarship.

As a senior at Carlsbad High School, Wesley was chosen as section leader for the Chambers Singers.  He is a song writer as well as an accomplished guitarist.

Wesley plans to attend the Musicians Institute of Hollywood.

The combination of Wesley’s Samoan and Tahitian background was a catalyst for his affinity for music and culture.

He has participated in various Polynesian events by sharing his music and dance talents. It is at these venues where Wesley is able to demonstrate his strong cultural ties and iintegrity.

 

Wesley Akeli of Oceanside

Click to hear Wesley Akeli perform at the Tarr Gala 2006



 

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