An applicant must be a bona fide resident of Saipan or the Northern Island who is a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident; has a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in high school or undergraduate in college; a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 in graduate or post-graduate school; has or will be registered for a minimum of 12 credit hours and enrolled in the fall 2008 semester/quarter in any U.S-accredited college, university, or accredited technical institute issuing postsecondary degrees.
Completed applications and all required supporting documents should be submitted to the SHEFA office in Garapan on or before July 1, 2008.
The list of required supporting documents is automatically generated and downloadable upon electronic registration and submission of application using SHEFA’s online filing technology.
All other previous applicants and/or SHEFA recipients who were denied SHEFA assistance may file an application and the required supporting materials to the SHEFA office in Garapan, on or before July 1 for the fall 2008 term.
For more information, log on to the Web site at www.saipanshefa.com , e-mail [email protected], or call 233-5995. Inquiry may also be faxed to 233-5996.
DEQ: Used oil collection on June 21
(DEQ) — Households will have an opportunity to rid of their used oil on Saturday, June 21, at the Lower Base Transfer Station.
The free drop off is only open to residential, not commercial, used oil generators. The total used oil disposal volume cannot exceed 10 gallons.
Tips for disposing:
• Keep your used motor oil clean by pouring it into a clean empty plastic container with a tight lid.
• Make sure containers are leak proof. If they are not, place them in larger leak proof containers.
• Do not mix used oil with any other product.
• Keep all materials away from passengers during transport.
For more information about the used oil collection on June 21, contact Division of Environmental Quality at 664-8500.
Year-long
internship
available
for students
IF you are between the ages of 17-25, enrolled in college and are passionate about protecting the resources of Micronesia, you can be the next Micronesia Challenge champion.
In order to assist with the implementation of conservation strategies toward achieving the goals set by the MC, internship opportunities were initiated and the CNMI has two vacant MC Champion positions.
“The MC Champions will lead the design and implementation of a vibrant and comprehensive MC Outreach and Education Program that will bring the Micronesia Challenge message to every home in Micronesia and will gain the participation of key groups around the region,” said Willy Kostka, Director for Micronesia Conservation Trust, based in Pohnpei.
The internship is for one year, and may be extended for an additional year. The MC Champions are expected to spend at least 10 hours a week conducting Micronesia Challenge education and awareness activities for the residents of Saipan, Tinian and Rota.
The Micronesia Challenge, launched in 2006, is a commitment by the Chief Executives of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, the U.S. Territory of Guam and the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to effectively conserve at least 30 percent of the near-shore marine resources and 20 percent of the terrestrial resources across Micronesia by 2020.
Detailed information about the MC Champion duties, entrance requirements and deadlines can be accessed at www.deq.gov.mp.
Interested applicants may also contact Reina Camacho at the Division of Environmental Quality at 664-8500.
Karidat
fundraising
tickets
THE Karidat fundraising dinner is scheduled for June 20, and those who have bought tickets are requested to turn them in by Wednesday noon.
The Aqua Resort Club requires reservations for the number of persons who will be attending the event.
“Let us make this event a memorable one for Bishop Tomas Camacho who we will be commended during the event for his dedication and contribution to Karidat and the community,” Karidat stated.
Social Security Administration
representative to visit Rota, Tinian
(Social Security Administration) — A Social Security Administration representative will be on Rota and Tinian to accept Social Security number applications and answer questions regarding programs administered by Social Security.
On Wednesday, June 18, the representative will be on Rota at the mayor’s office from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
On Thursday, June 19, the representative will be on Tinian at the Community and Cultural Affairs office in the gymnasium.
To apply for a Social Security number, original or certified documents must be present, no photocopies are acceptable.
First time U.S. citizen applicants must present a birth certificate, proof of identity and if under age 12, a parent must present his or her identity.
For a replacement card, a U.S. citizen must present proof of his or her identity and citizenship. All proof of identity must be valid.
Non-U.S. citizen applicants must present an original valid passport and CNMI entry permit or U.S. permanent residency card.
Social Security makes quarterly visits to the islands and is urging residents to make time to visit the representative regarding any Social Security matter.
For more information, call 234-6203.
