Earlier this year, 151 students from across the Federated States of Micronesia received Habele tuition scholarships for the 2026–27 school year. Six members of that class now carry an additional distinction: each has been named the recipient of a Habele Memorial Scholarship. These are not six additional awards. They are special designations within the larger … Continue reading Six students carry forward six legacies of service
Micronesian Students Do the Work, Habele Scholarships Close the Gap
One Scholarship Class, All Four FSM States Habele has awarded 151 tuition scholarships for the 2026–27 school year, providing $80,844.75 in direct assistance to students from all four states of the Federated States of Micronesia. Among them are 89 outer-island students—not only from Yap’s Outer Islands, but also from the outer islands of Chuuk and … Continue reading Micronesian Students Do the Work, Habele Scholarships Close the Gap
2026 2027 Habele Scholarship Application Form
Habele will only consider applications submitted through the most recent version of the 2026-27 Habele Scholarship Application Form. The Habele Tuition Scholarship is for students attending private elementary and high schools within Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Habele's tuition assistance averages 50 to 75 percent of the total cost of tuition and fees; parents pay … Continue reading 2026 2027 Habele Scholarship Application Form
Habele Report Highlights Education, Community Partnerships Across Micronesia
The Habele Outer Island Education Fund has released its 2025 Annual Report, documenting a year of education, literacy, and cultural initiatives carried out in close partnership with Micronesian families, schools, and community organizations. Founded in 2006 by former Peace Corps Volunteers who lived and taught in Micronesia, Habele works at the request of local partners … Continue reading Habele Report Highlights Education, Community Partnerships Across Micronesia
Brighter Futures, Stronger Ties: US Nonprofit Drives Educational Progress in Strategically Situated Micronesia
(Colonia, Yap) In a quiet yet determined effort to expand educational opportunities in the Western Pacific, an American nonprofit is helping students from some of Micronesia’s most remote islands access the region’s top-performing private schools. At the same time, decades long US-Micronesia ties are being strengthened. Habele, a U.S.-based charity founded by former Peace Corps … Continue reading Brighter Futures, Stronger Ties: US Nonprofit Drives Educational Progress in Strategically Situated Micronesia
Habele Tuition Scholarship Application Form 2025-26
The Habele Tuition Scholarship is for students attending private elementary and high schools within Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Habele's tuition assistance averages 50 to 75 percent of the total cost of tuition and fees; parents pay the remainder. Application forms and attachments must be received no later than June 30th. Scholarships are announced, and … Continue reading Habele Tuition Scholarship Application Form 2025-26
Habele Report Looks Back on Work in 2024
Habele is a US nonprofit, created by former Peace Corps Volunteers who lived and worked in Micronesia, and who wanted to remain engaged with the communities they served after their Peace Corps service. The word Habele is a Ulithian word. Ulithian is one of the many languages used in Micronesia. It means “to be” but … Continue reading Habele Report Looks Back on Work in 2024
High Marks as Habele Scholars Report on Academic Progress
The US nonprofit Habele, founded by former Peace Corps Volunteers, awards elementary and high school scholarships to students across the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The students provide Habele with copies of their report cards throughout the year and other indicators of their academic progress. There are 152 Habele scholars for the 2024-25 school year, … Continue reading High Marks as Habele Scholars Report on Academic Progress
151 students across FSM awarded Habele Tuition Scholarships
(Colonia, Yap) A US nonprofit, established by former Peace Corps Volunteers, is awarding tuition scholarships to 151 students across the Federated States of Micronesia. Funded entirely by the donations of individual Americans, Habele scholarships help cover tuition costs at high performing independent elementary and high schools within the FSM. Habele’s tuition scholarships ensure bright, hardworking … Continue reading 151 students across FSM awarded Habele Tuition Scholarships
Scholarship established to honor legacy of Jim Stovall
Habele, a US nonprofit established by former Peace Corps Volunteers, has announced the establishment of a memorial scholarship that honors the life and legacy of the late Jim Stovall. James T. Stovall, III provided the people of Micronesia with expert legal counsel for more than 50 years, beginning his service before the establishment of the … Continue reading Scholarship established to honor legacy of Jim Stovall