The Office of Admissions hosted its annual Scholar-to-Scholar recognition event on April 10, 2021, welcoming nearly 100 newly awarded
NWS recipients for the incoming class of 2021. Scholars were celebrated for their academic/community achievements and connected with other incoming scholars from Hawaiʻi, the continental
U.S. and various countries around the world. Current scholars were also in attendance to offer knowledge, experience, guidance, encouragement and the support of one another.
“The Scholar-to-Scholar event successfully allows students to interact and build connections, set a platform for fellowship, and gain an in-depth understanding of the student lifestyle on campus,” commented
Justin Lau, scholarship coordinator and Mānoa Scholars Club (
INDOPACOM–
UH Mānoa internship course.
The idea went from concept to execution in just three weeks between December 2020 and January 2021. Leadership teams from
UH Mānoa and
INDOPACOM developed the co-instructed, internship course that provides interested students an opportunity to prepare for a possible career in national security, while being academically anchored and earning 400-level college credits.
“We are proud and honored to strengthen our relationship with the talented and promising student population and leaders at
UH,” said Rear Admiral Mike Studeman, director of intelligence for
INDOPACOM. “This program offers deep insights from intelligence professionals that can help open up a pathway to rewarding careers in national security here in Hawaii and beyond, depending on the interests and desires of individual students.”
UH Mānoa is also a tremendous value, with affordable in-state tuition and millions of dollars available in financial aid.
Prospective students are encouraged to apply now through July 31. Applicants should go to TakeMeToManoa.org for more information and to apply for the upcoming academic year and start their college journey in the fall 2021 semester. Those who may need student housing and financial assistance are encouraged to start the application processes as soon as possible, as awards are made on a first come, first served basis.
“Barring any unforeseen setbacks, the upcoming academic year will see the reopening of our beautiful campus and its amenities,” said
NASPA).
NASPA, which has 15,000 members, because it, “exemplifies how to support a growing student population that often requires a unique type of assistance.” Nationally, more than 20% of all students are parents themselves, and 70% of those students are mothers who find they are often invisible and overlooked on campuses.
SP@M helps build a community of supporting students who are “pursuing education while parenting.”
Teresa Bill, the
SP@M. The two programs work closely together to assist adult student learners with financial need and educational support.
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SP@M has grown from a website with resources to a small but effective program offering support services that provide access to resources and opportunities that build student parents’ capacity to persist and succeed at