Scholarship
Samoan Scholarship Awards
This scholarship supports high school seniors of Samoan or part-Samoan heritage who plan to enroll in a 2-year or 4-year college, university, or trade school. Recipients are selected based on academic performance, community involvement, and an essay regarding their cultural identity.
About this scholarship
Samoan Scholarship Awards is offered by Samoan Cultural Celebration Committee / Asia Pacific Cultural Center for study in Samoa at bachelor, diploma and certificate level. The award is valued at $1,000, provided as other support. Funding is awarded for a single cycle and is not listed as renewable.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as other funding. Applicants selected receive $1,000. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, diploma and certificate level. Nationality requirements apply: Samoan or part-Samoan heritage.
Eligibility
Must be of Samoan or part-Samoan heritage, a senior attending a high school in the State of Washington, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and provide a letter of acceptance to a post-secondary institution.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-07-10. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor, diploma and certificate
Nationality requirements
Samoan or part-Samoan heritage
Funding basis
Merit-based
Key details
- Provider
- Samoan Cultural Celebration Committee / Asia Pacific Cultural Center
- Country
- Samoa
- Award
- $1,000
- Funding type
- other
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, diploma and certificate
- Nationality
- Samoan or part-Samoan heritage
- Deadline
- 2026-07-10
- Renewable
- No
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-09-05
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-09-05