Event Date
October 17-18, 2011
Conference Theme
“Expanding your horizons”
Target Group
Pacific Islander high school seniors
Description
Readiness for Islander Success in Education (RISE) is a two day overnight conference designed to engage Pacific Islander high school seniors and encourage them to pursue higher education. RISE participants will be exposed to a variety of resources designed to assist them in the process of applying to a 4-year University like UW. Students will engage current UW Pacific Islander students, UW faculty, staff, key community members and will be privy to much information including the following: college admissions and comprehensive writing workshops, scholarship resources, cultural empowerment activities, and an extensive college network that will support and mentor them through the college application process.
Contact
Toka Valu: toka8@uw.edu, (206) 543-4528
Application
2011-2012 RISE application
Application Deadline
Friday, September 30, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011 – Extended
Additional Information
An official or unofficial copy of your transcript is required as part of your application.
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