August 21, 2020
Scholarship inspires Micronesian students to uplift native community
Author: UH News
A non-profit organization supporting the success of Micronesians in Hawaiʻi awarded two University of Hawaiʻi students scholarships. UH Hilo biology major Pearlnalin Rilan Anien and UH Mānoa public health graduate student Srue Wakuk are the first recipients of the Dr. Joakim Peter Memorial Scholarship, a $1,500 award. Recipients are known as A+JOJO Scholars and are emerging leaders from the Micronesian community who exemplify the life and values of community service.
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