RIIA Scholarship 1
College of Micronesia-FSM
Resident Instruction in the Insular Areas Scholarship Program
Financial assistance for students pursuing their Bachelor of Science degree in Food and
Nutrition, Agriculture and Natural Resources Management, and related Science, Technology,
Engineering, Math (STEM) fields.
Types of scholarship/support
1. U.S. Accredited Colleges
a. At least three $1,500 scholarships will be awarded per semester to students
currently taking courses at the bachelor level who meet eligibility requirements
listed below.
Eligibility:
 FSM citizen or parent(s) is/are FSM citizens.
 Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
 Full time student
 Proof of enrollment, e.g. acceptance letter, transcript, or registration
b. Start-up scholarship is awarded to eligible students entering university.
Eligibility:
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FSM citizen or parent(s) is/are FSM citizens.
Full time student
Proof of enrollment, e.g. acceptance letter, transcript, or registration
2. College of Micronesia-FSM summer support
a. Summer support – based on the funds available $250 per course is provided to
eligible applicant already registered.
Eligibility:
FSM citizen or parent(s) is/are FSM citizens.
Copy of registration and class schedule
First Priority is AS and Certificate level students Food Technology and
Agriculture Students and than other students taking STEM courses.
Deadline:
Opening
Closing
Spring 2015
Jan 1st
Jan 30th
Summer 2015
March 23rd
June 5th
Fall 2015
Jun 15st
Aug 15th
Funding provided by US Department of Agriculture- National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
RIIA Scholarship 2
CariPac RIIA Application Form
Check one (x)
Three $1,500 scholarships are being awarded to students currently taking courses at the
bachelor level who meet eligibility requirements.
Start-up scholarship is awarded to eligible students entering university.
Summer support – $250 per course is provided to eligible applicant already registered.
First Name:
Date of Birth:
Address:
Last name:
Gender:
Phone:
Email address:
Other financial sources
Source
Amount
Name and Address of University
Participation in field of relevant science:
Field of study (STEM):
Relevant honor and awards received:
Other information you want to share:
Signature: ____________________________________Date: _________________
Essay and additional information: Type in text box below: Essay questions: 1.) Why
should we award the scholarship to you? 2.) What is your plan after achieving
your college degree? ( This part only applicable to first-time applicants.)
Funding provided by US Department of Agriculture- National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
RIIA Scholarship 3
Anticipated Expenses and Financial Resources
Please list all your school related expenses and financial resources for each semester. The College of
Micronesia-FSM Cooperative Research & Extension (CRE) Office reserves the right to inquire with the
institution to verify the information and to adjust as necessary.
Semester:
Fall [ ] Spring [ ] Summer [ ]
Year: ________
Anticipated Expenses:
1. Tuition:
2. Books:
3. Activities:
4. Dorm:
5. Off-Campus Housing:
6. Travel:
7. Personal:
8. Food:
9. Health Care:
10. Other (Specify):
Total Expenses:
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$
$
$
$
Financial Resources:
1. Pell Grant:
2. Work Study:
3. Loans:
4. Parental Support:
5. Student Employment:
6. Other Scholarships:
7. Other Sources:
Total Financial Resources:
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Financial Need (Total Expenses minus Total Resources): _____________________
Applicant’s Declaration: I hereby apply for financial assistance from the College of Micronesia-FSM Cooperative
Research & Extension CARIPAC Scholarship Program to help meet my educational expenses. I am a Student and a
resident of one of the states of Federated States of Micronesia. I have applied for financial aid from U.S. Federal
Student Aid Programs and from other institutional programs for which I am eligible. I hereby declare permanent
residence in the Federated States of Micronesia. I hereby declare that everything on this application is true and
complete to the best of my knowledge.
Print Name: ___________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________
Date: ___________________
Funding provided by US Department of Agriculture- National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
RIIA Scholarship 4
Guidelines:
Electronic copy of the application can be obtained at the following url:
http://www.comfsm.fm/?q=vpcre-scholarship
Application form can be acquired at the Financial Aid Office at all COM-FSM state campuses.
Application Procedures:
Scan completed application form and copy support documents and submit to
aswingley@comfsm.fm at Financial Aid Office to be certified.
Copy CRE Office jphillip@comfsm.fm or jumix2005@gmail.com for filing.
Checklist:
o Complete Application
o Class Schedule
o Unofficial Transcript
If you are applying for the start-up Scholarship:
o Then we need a letter of acceptance instead of your Transcript
Funding provided by US Department of Agriculture- National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA)