Readiness for Islander Success in Education (R.I.S.E.)
Date for 2010-2011 School Year
Monday, October 25 - Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Target Group
Pacific Islander high school seniors
Description
R.I.S.E. is an outreach program to assist high school seniors of Pacific Islander heritage transition to college. Participants engage with UW students and staff to gain awareness of the UW's campus resources, admissions process, writing, scholarship, and cultural workshops. Current UW Pacific Islander students play a major role in facilitating educational and empowerment workshops for participants. Community leaders and faculty are also invited to participate as facilitators to share their unique cultural heritage and experiences.
Contact
Toka Valu: toka8@uw.edu, (206) 543-4528
Application
2010 RISE Application
Application Deadline
Deadline: Friday, October 1, 2010
Additional Information
An official or unofficial copy of your transcript is required as part of your application.