NEFAI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Pursuit of higher education is the driving force for a better future for our children. The NEFAI Scholarship Fund was started in 1989 in hopes to help a graduating high school senior, who got accepted into an accredited college or university, at least to pay for their books their freshman year.
For the past 36 years, one to three high school graduating seniors were recipients of this scholarship, it is their pursuit of higher education, their acts of community service, and their good standing as a student, an athlete or a leader that they were awarded and recognized by the NEFAI. These students have gone on through their college years and are now productive members of our society. We are very proud of all of them and their accomplishments
The NEFAI encourages all high school seniors to apply for our scholarship fund at the same time they are applying to their accredited college or university. Proof of final school acceptance and decisions can be sent in later so NEFAI can update their application. If you are interested, please contact Elizabeth Tuazon or Gilda Stiefel about about the requirements, process and application form.
NEFAI SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
1989 - Glenn Tuazon
1991 - Francisco Mariano, Jennifer Oris
1992 - Elizabeth Alina, Raymond Amar
1993 - Glen Eigo
1994 - Kevin Pimentel, Theresa Cambal
1995 - Kevin Aguimatang, Arlene Dio
1996 - Charlene Pimentel, Maria White
1997 - Nhelly Barretto
1998 - Silvie Nave, Rochelle Cruz
1999 - Wilfred Nave
2000 - Karen Bueno
2001 - Michelle Tuazon
2003 - Louis Tristan Edovas, Lucille Rapada
2004 - Alexis Uvero
2005 - Randy Cruz
2006 - Ledyard High School & Fitz High School Students
2007 - Mafe Rato
2008 - Veronica Bacong
2011 - Alyssa Uvero
2012 - Michael A. Stiefel
2013 - Mickey Armentia, Patricia Amuan
2014 - Alexis Tolley, Christine Bueno
2015 - Olivia Bueno
2016 - Alexander T. Stiefel, Ashley Amuan
2017 - Olivia Tolley, Mikhail Armentia
2018 - Chris Jensi Alemania
2019 - Rodrigo Mariano, Eduen Lloyd Smith
2022 - Janelle Armentia, Alexis Duyan, Mary Glenn Geralde
2023 - Janelle Armentia, Alexis Duyan, Mary Glenn Geralde
2024 - Patricia Avisan, Alexis Duyan, Eduen Lloyd Smith
NEFAI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
A. REQUIREMENTS
1. The applicant must be a high school senior, a high school graduate, or a student currently enrolled in college taking undergraduate courses only.
2. The applicant or applicant's parent(s) must have been a paid member of NEFAI for the past two years or be a lifetime member at the time of application.
3. The application form must be completed and signed.
4. An official high school or college transcript must be provided
5. A letter of recommendation from a teacher or professor must be submitted.
6. The applicant must submit an essay of 500 words or fewer describing future educational goals, steps taken or planned to achieve them, why the applicant deserves the scholarship, and why education is important.
B. APPLICANTS WILL BE RATED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
1. Scholastic achievement
2. Leadership ability
3. Community participation
4. Extracurricular activities
C. The scholarship recipient shall be selected by the President and two members elected by the Board of Governors or appointed by the President.
D. Up to three scholarships of $1,000 each may be awarded during a NEFAI function.
E. All application requirements must be submitted to the President, with a copy provided to the Scholarship Committee, by the deadline established by the Selection Committee.