Recipients of the Taito and Ruta Alofaituli Scholarship
This scholarship began in November 2008 as a gift to our father to celebrate his 60th birthday. Now that we've completed our first
year, the experience has brought about some awareness to the needs of our community. We hope that our humble beginnings will
flourish into a program that will help more of our young Samoan and Pacific Island college students complete their education and
become productive citizens in their communities.
This scholarship began in November 2008 as a gift to our father to celebrate his 60th birthday. Now that we've completed our first
year, the experience has brought about some awareness to the needs of our community. We hope that our humble beginnings will
flourish into a program that will help more of our young Samoan and Pacific Island college students complete their education and
become productive citizens in their communities.
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Field of Interest: Medicine
Location: Inland Empire, Southern California
Raymond Penaia is the son of Raymond Sr. and Cheryl (Filimaua) Penaia. His
career goal is to be a cardiologist. He comes from a family of medical
professionals - his grandfather served as a physician in Samoa, both his
grandmother and his mother are nurses and his father is a cardiologist
technician.
Raymond serves his local community as a volunteer for the American Red Cross
and a junior volunteer at the local medical center. In addition to the
numerous awards and recognition he's received for his academic and artistic
achievements, he's also received scholarships from many prestigious colleges
and organizations. Congratulations Raymond!
Location: Inland Empire, Southern California
Raymond Penaia is the son of Raymond Sr. and Cheryl (Filimaua) Penaia. His
career goal is to be a cardiologist. He comes from a family of medical
professionals - his grandfather served as a physician in Samoa, both his
grandmother and his mother are nurses and his father is a cardiologist
technician.
Raymond serves his local community as a volunteer for the American Red Cross
and a junior volunteer at the local medical center. In addition to the
numerous awards and recognition he's received for his academic and artistic
achievements, he's also received scholarships from many prestigious colleges
and organizations. Congratulations Raymond!
2009 Recipient: Raymond Penaia
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Taito and Ruta Alofaituli Scholarship
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2010 Recipient: No award was given due to a lack of qualified applicants
2011 Recipient: Togitoto Tofaeono-Malepeai
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Field of Interest: Occupational Therapy
Location: South Bay Area, Southern California
Togitoto Tofaeono-Malepeai is a member of First Christian Church of Wilmington where she attends with her family. Through her
church, she volunteers to help the the community with Food Bank Distributions, Community Appreciation Breakfasts and other
local activities. She also participated in the Ninos De Baja program one summer to volunteer at orphanages and help build homes
that were destroyed during the hurricanes.
After obtaining her bachelor's degree, she plans to pursue her doctorate.
Location: South Bay Area, Southern California
Togitoto Tofaeono-Malepeai is a member of First Christian Church of Wilmington where she attends with her family. Through her
church, she volunteers to help the the community with Food Bank Distributions, Community Appreciation Breakfasts and other
local activities. She also participated in the Ninos De Baja program one summer to volunteer at orphanages and help build homes
that were destroyed during the hurricanes.
After obtaining her bachelor's degree, she plans to pursue her doctorate.