Scholarship Purpose
The Maradel Gale Pacific Islands Scholarship supports domestic or international students admitted to the University of Oregon, who demonstrate a significant interest in Pacific Island nation cultures. Additional preference will be given to individuals exhibiting a proficiency in an indigenous language native to the Pacific Islands.
Award Amount
Annual award amount is up to $5,000.
Eligibility
- You must be an admitted University of Oregon student, with a demonstrated interest in Pacific Island cultures (for example: Micronesia, Polynesia or Melanesia, including the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu)
Deadline
Opens: January 31st, 2025
Deadline: April 1st, 2025
How to Apply
Maradel Gale Pacific Islands Scholarship Application Form
Click the Link above to fill out the Qualtrics application for the scholarship. Only form completed in full will be considered.
Past Awardees
Nessa, 2024 Awardee
"This support will help me focus more on my studies and worry less about money."
Rayne, 2024 Awardee
"This scholarship means a lot to me as well as my family who supports my academic journey here at the University of Oregon. It also uplifts me as a person and the culture from which I derive, making me proud of my roots and feel that I belong and are supported throughout my academic journey."
Evangeline, 2024 Awardee
"When I first got the email that I had received this scholarship, I was extremely happy because while applying for this scholarship, I had put down how I learned my language and I think how much I speak my language. It’s something as simple as the language I speak daily helped me with receiving this scholarship and I’m proud."