Other Resources

There are many sources of financial aid and scholarships.  We encourage you to continue your search beyond completing
this application.

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Click on the name of the scholarship to direct you to the scholarship website.  If you'd like your Pacific Islander
scholarship to be listed here, please send us your website (URL) using our Contact page.   
Asian Pacific Islander Educators
Sisters Alumni of the South Pacific
US-South Pacific Scholarship   
Company
 Name/Title/Services Offered
Ruta O'Brien Alofaituli, President
Silk-screening manufacturing company serving the sign industry for over 30 years.  Serves the following
industries:  schools, petroleum companies, gas stations, restaurants, fast food chains, churches, theatres
and hotels.
Wallace Rank, CEO
Wally Rank is a former professional basketball player in the NBA and abroad and CEO of Top Rank
Properties.  If you are looking to sell your home, buy a home, or finding the best home loan to meet your
needs, call (562) 506-0839 or send an email to toprankproperties@gmail.com
Niel Otineru and Charley Tualatai, Founders
Providing services in the area of artist management, production
consulting, and event planning.  Worked with samoan music artists "The
Katinas," "The Godkins" and Adeaze Tour 2009.
Jason Pereira, Founder and Artist/Designer
Polynesian-inspired, original designs - clothing and accessories (men,
women, youth).  His designs are contemporary, youthful and universal and
has its own unique story.  Each story is inscribed in every piece of
clothing.  The Taito and Ruta Scholarship logo was designed by Jason
Pereira.
June Pouesi, Director
Office of Samoan Affairs (OSA) is an organization providing services for the
Pacific Islander community in Southern California for over 31 years.  Today,
OSA helps not only the Pacific Islanders but the economically disadvantage
and at-risk population of the greater community. If you're interested in
volunteer or career opportunities, please call (310) 538-8099.
George Malauulu, Founder/President
AIGA Foundation is a Faith Based non-profit organization dedicated to assisting student-athletes in their
pursuit of competing at the next level.  They offer regular sports combines, athletic camps, workshops
and scholarship and recruiting opportunities.  If you're interested in participating or volunteering, please
contact aigafoundation@aol.com
Stephen Petaia, Co-Founder and Multimedia Designer
Interdisciplinary Design Studio providing services in the area of website
development, logo design as well as social media marketing.  
Stephen Petaia, Co-Founder and Multimedia Designer
Pac Biz is the first social network of its kind focused exclusively on Pacific
Islander Professionals. This website is designed to provide businesses and
non-profit organizations tools, services, and advice covering areas such as
management, marketing, sales, multimedia, and more.
Venise Shazier, Founder and Designer
Tropical decor with exceptional style, comfort, and quality. Island-inspired
designer blankets with matching pillow shams and table runners.  The
website also features island jewelry and other products.  
National Pacific Islander
Educator Network
 Dr. Victor C. Thompson, Executive Director
Providing the Pacific Island community and students with resources and
infromation to help pursue their educational goals
Samoan Strength Sincerity
(SSS) Good Samaritan
 Eddie Malesala, Executive Director and Founder
Community organization which provides college scholarship, food banks,
after-school and mentoring programs.
Pacific Islander-Owned/Operated Businesses/Organizations

We are offering free advertisement on our website to entrepreneurs in the Pacific Islander community.  Realtors and
Mortgage brokers are welcome to submit their information as well.  Please submit your name, position and company
website (URL) using our Contact page if you'd like your business or organization to be listed here.  If you'd like to include
your company logo, send it as an e-mail attachment to support@taitoandrutascholarship.org

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