The Ichiro Robert Memorial Scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ichiro Robert, a long-time elementary school educator and Principal of Sapore (Fefan Island, Chuuk) Elementary School.
This scholarship is intended to benefit needy students from Fefan Island.
Ichiro Robert was born on September 23, 1943 in Sapore Village, Fefan, to Istor and Kinara Robert. He graduated from Chuuk High School and obtained a degree from the Community College of Micronesia. He taught at Sapore Elementary School, was later appointed Principal and served there for many years until his retirement. He and his family sponsored a number of Peace Corps Volunteers assigned to Sapore over the years. He retired after his long career. He also served as the Chief of his clan. He died in October 2024.
Habele’s K12 tuition scholarships ensure bright, hardworking students have access to the best education possible. Based on need and merit, these scholarships focus on remote outer island, rural village, and female students.
Each Habele tuition grant is set at a level that maintains family ownership in student achievement while lightening the financial burden. Often scholarships cover between 50 and 75 percent of tuition and fees. Students must maintain and report high levels of academic achievement every term, applying each year for continued support.
Attendance at these schools dramatically increases the likelihood children will complete their K-12 education, and advance to success in higher education. Habele awards tuition scholarships because all students, no matter where they live, should have a fair chance to reach their potential.
Memorial Scholarships are a special type of Habele K12 tuition grant. They honor the legacy of Americans whose life or work demonstrated exceptional commitment to the people of Micronesia, and embodied the best of the longstanding US-Micronesian partnership. These include the Jim Stovall, Hon. Martin Yinug, Lee Huddleston, Dr. Marshall Wees, and Leona Peterson Memorial Scholarships.
The Ichiro Robert Memorial Scholarship was made possible through the support of Sergio Leone, a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who served in Sapore Elementary School. He and Ichiro became like brothers, maintaining a close friendship through the years.