Since MEI's founding our organization has worked to raise educational attainment levels of Marshallese residents and have worked with Marshallese youth on college enrollment. We also have hosted empowerment projects, including promoting Marshallese traditional arts and culture, Marshallese music, Marshallese awareness of history and culture, and the twin existential threats of nuclear testing and climate change. MEI also facilitates Marshallese elders' sharing knowledge with Marshallese youth through projects like Songs of Our Atolls. MEI partners with Black River Technical College in Pocahontas to provide wraparound services for Marshallese high school students enrolled in medical certification programs at BRTC.
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Pell grants do NOT have to be paid back; student loans do!
the FAFSA Application is FREE!
Contact Marcina or Benetick for assistance!
The Marshall Islands flag with other nations in the NWACC Student Center (above). Benetick Maddison speaks during the NWACC Spring Arts and Culture Festival, March 2022.
Scholarship Deadlines for Seniors
Republic of the Marshall Islands Scholarship
ph. (692) 625 – 3108 / 5770
email: misglb@pss.edu.mh
Deadlines:
Spring – Nov 1
Enrollment Information for local colleges/universities:
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2-year college that provides associates degrees; offers workforce development training and certificates, and training in health professions; also offers adult education, GED prep, classes for English Language Learners, and services for SNAP and TANF eligible clients
Main campus in Bentonville, AR and the new Washington Co. Center (behind Arvest Ballpark), Springdale, AR
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4-year university that offers bachelor's degrees and graduate level degrees in various fields
Main campus in Fayetteville, AR
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a private, Christian 4-year university that offers bachelor's degrees and graduate level degrees
Main campus in Siloam Springs, AR
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an adult education and workforce training center offering high school equivalency diplomas and certificates
Springdale, AR
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Benetick and Marcina share Marshallese history to a class at Har-Ber HS
TIP: Be cautious of for-profit educational institutions. Many of these have the resources to put more time into customer service because they make money off of you; most will encourage you to take student loans to complete their programs that you must pay back. Public institutions may not be as customer driven (some do a better job than others), but they are usually more affordable and are accredited (meaning they are recognized as legit and your degree is more valuable to an employer).
MEI Director Carlnis Jerry works with students on jewelry-making, Paul Lokebol Swington and middle school students learn handicraft-making from elder Shine Benkim at an event at the Walton Arts Center. (MEI Photos)
