Twenty-four high school graduates were yesterday awarded scholarships to attend the American Samoa Community College, by the ASG Financial Aid Board.
The scholarships are $4,000 per year.
Parents of the recipients attended a presentation ceremony at the DOE conference room where Chairman of the Financial Aid Board Senator Faiivae Alex Godinet and Director of Education Dr. Ruth Matagi-Tofiga congratulated the recipients and encouraged them to remain focused and stay the course especially during these times of uncertainty.
The recipients and their majors:
- Aaliyah Shalhout-Psychology
- Annie Mataia-Nursing
- Bernadette F. Silipa-Psychology
- Elora Tusiofio-Nursing
- Fetoloai O.J.M. Fua-Psychology
- Filogia T.J. Tufi-Nursing
- Finisi Roe Environmental-Engineering
- Isabella Sagote-Nursing
- Iyvaronica K. Ioane-Nursing
- Janzen S. Muasau-Information Technology
- Jodesy S. Fuiava-English
- Tagiilima Tuilemafua-Marine Science
- Keila Toafa-Liberal Arts
- Keith Taliau-Criminal Justice
- Leleagaatutuila Vele-Liberal Arts
- Lorraine Faiivae-Psychology
- Lorilei Sili-Pre-Law
- Natalee K. Aitaoto-Animal Science
- Pita R. Vaouli-Engineering
- Samuela E. Lafitaga-Law
- Selena M. Sionesina-Health
- Take Masina-Liberal Arts
- Taimane Mauga-Psychology
- Trinity Danielson-Criminology
