The results of his efforts and dedication can be seen in the many accomplishments at the local, national, and global levels, making the late governor a true world leader in coral reef protection.
This award is intended to continue the governor’s legacy by providing an outstanding college or university student the chance to develop professional coral reef management skills to be applied in their local jurisdiction.
Since 2004, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Coral Reef Conservation Program and the Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have hosted Sunia scholars from the the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, American Samoa and Palau.
This scholarship provides students a unique opportunity to gain valuable, professionally formative experience in coral reef conservation policy and management while also contributing to the overall efforts of the hosting agency and the USCRTF.
This is a competitive award, in which two excellent students from Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Hawaii, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or the Freely Associated States of Palau, the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia, will be selected to receive a two-month, expenses-paid summer scholarship working on coral reef management initiatives with an agency member of the USCRTF in Washington D.C.
Eligibility
In order to be considered for this award, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
• Be currently enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program in marine policy or science with emphasis on coral reefs; and have completed a minimum of one academic year of study in that program.
• Have demonstrated interest and work on coral reef issues; and
• Be a legal resident of American Samoa, the Northern Marianas, Guam, Hawaii, the Freely Associated States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico.
The award winner will be notified on March 20.
Application material
All applicants wishing to be considered for the award should submit the following material:
• Unofficial copies of all college and/or university transcripts.
• Resume.
• One letter of recommendation from a professor or relevant employer.
• A 750-word essay on the importance of managing coral reefs in your island jurisdiction and nationally; and how this internship will benefit your career goals related to coral reef management in your island.
Application material may be sent by mail, fax, or e-mail and must be received no later than Feb. 27, 5 p.m. EST, to the following:
USCRTF Governor Sunia Award
c/o Sarah Bobbe
NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program
1305 East West Hwy, N/OCRM
Silver Spring, MD 20910
E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
Phone: 301-713-3155 ext. 174; or 202-208-1378
Fax: 301-713-4387
Tinian Chamber of Commerce to hold election on Feb. 20
THE Tinian Chamber of Commerce will conduct its election of 2009 officers on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 10:30 a.m., in the Tinian Room at the Tinian Dynasty Hotel and Casino.
All members are encouraged to attend.
Applications for membership will be available at the door.
Only member businesses that have paid the minimum one month due of $10 will be eligible to vote in the election.
Only one vote is allowed for each federal tax identification number, no matter the size of the business.
