Fuiava Environmental Science Scholarship
Protecting the environment, especially in the face of climate change is one of the most urgent challenges of our time.
For Samoa and other Pacific Islands, the impacts of rising sea levels, coastal erosion, and damage to coral reefs are not distant threats—they are happening now and affecting our land, ocean, and way of life. Living on vulnerable islands shows the deep connection between people and place. Growing up surrounded by the ocean shows that the environment isn’t something separate—it’s part of who we are.
This scholarship aims to support young Samoans who feel a responsibility to care for our environment, guided by the values of fa‘a Samoa—respect, service, family, and love for the land and sea that sustain us.
Any Pacific Islander high school senior or undergraduate student who is pursuing environmental science or environmental protection may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but applicants from American Samoa are preferred. One undergraduate student will be awarded $1,000 and one high school senior will be awarded $500.
To apply, tell us about your interest in protecting the environment, how you’ve taken action to care for your community, how you hope to make a difference through your career, what challenges you have faced, and how you live out Fa’a Samoa values.
1. What inspired your interest in protecting the environment or addressing climate change, and how does your Pacific Islander heritage influence that passion?
2. Describe a time when you took action—big or small—to care for your community or the environment. What did you learn from the experience?
3. How do you hope to make a difference for the Pacific Islands through your future studies or career?
4. What challenges have you faced in pursuing your education, and how have you worked to overcome them?
5. Fa‘a Samoa teaches us the values of service, respect, and responsibility. How do you live out these values in your daily life, and how will they shape your journey as a leader?
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The application deadline is Mar 15, 2026. Winners will be announced on Apr 16, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Apr 16, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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