Pacific Islanders in Communication will award scholarships of up to $5,000 to students pursuing college degrees in media and/or communications. Grants offered
for media studentsStar-Bulletin staff
"We hope the scholarships will launch careers for people interested in creating innovative programming for national public television and beyond," said Catherine Cruz, PIC board president.
The scholarships will be up to $5,000 per student, per year. Deadline for applications is March 3.
Applicants must be pursuing certificates or degrees in media and/or communications from accredited two- or four-year schools, colleges, universities or from other qualified institutions and programs.
Individuals of Pacific Island ancestry are encouraged to apply, particularly indigenous people of Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana and other Pacific islands.
Applicants must be 18 years or older; a citizen, legal permanent resident or national of the United States or its territories; demonstrate academic proficiency or have experience in media or communications; and show a commitment to the Pacific Islander community.
Applications and guidelines are available at www.piccom.org, by contacting Gus Cobb-Adams at gcobb-adams@piccom.org, or by calling or writing Pacific Islanders in Communications at 1221 Kapiolani Blvd., Ste. 6A-4, Honolulu, HI 96814; phone 591-0059, fax 591-1114.