THE Marianas Tourism Education Council reminds graduating seniors that applications for the SY 2024-2025 MTEC scholarship program are being accepted until 4:30 p.m. ChST on Friday, May 30, 2025.
The program aims to award a $1,000 scholarship for a high school senior who has been a member of a MY WAVE (Marianas Youth Welcome All Visitors Enthusiastically) Club for at least one year in high school. Graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education are eligible to apply.
“Today’s graduates in The Marianas are more in tuned than ever about tourism and how it effects our economy and them and their families,” said MTEC Chairwoman Vicky Benavente. “We’re looking forward to awarding our 2025 scholarship to a MY WAVE club member in support of their further education.”
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Have at least 1 year membership in a high school MY WAVE Club (Verification letter with signature
• Submission of Official Transcript from last high school attended showing GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Recommendation Letter from a current or former teacher, MY WAVE Club advisor, counselor or administrator
• Essay submission from applicant, describing career pathway/goals and purpose of study (300-500 words essay limit, typed)
• Three proof of MY WAVE Club active participation
• Submission of the MY WAVE Club/community involvement summary
• Submission of letter of acceptance from a college or university applied to
For a scholarship application or more information, search “MTEC Scholarship” at www.mymarianas.com or contact Marianas Visitors Authority Community Projects Specialist Jack Aranda at jaranda@mymarianas.com or (670) 664-3200.
