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Scholar Services

A+JOJO Scholars Program

The A+JOJO Scholars Program is the official program for all recipients of the Dr. Joakim Peter Memorial Scholarship to support their success in college and beyond. A+JOJO is grounded in the Chuukese word, achocho (pronounced ah-joe-joe) which means resiliency, toughness, persistence, or hard work. It incorporates academic excellence (A+) and the name (JOJO) of our friend and mentor the late Dr. Joakim Peter who lived and modeled for us resiliency, toughness, persistence, and hard work in the work of social justice.

Financial Support

Leadership Development

Career Development

College Success

Scholars receive a one-time scholarship of $1,500 to pay for educational needs. Additional aid may be available for other needs.

Scholars participate in mentoring opportunities,  conferences, trainings and workshops throughout their college career.

Scholars engage in workshops, internships, and career counseling to prepare them for jobs in college as well as their career.

Scholars participate in academic support services, mental health counseling, and other opportunities to support their success.

Support Our Scholars

Support the Legacy

Build the Legacy

We invite you to support our scholars in any of the following ways.

Be Part of the Team

The A+JOJO Scholars are supported by members of Team Jojo and other supporters of the scholarship. Please contact Dr. Sheldon Riklon, M.D (riklonmd@gmail.com) or Dr. Vid Raatior (vidraatior@gmail.com), if you wish to be part of the Support Team for our Scholars.

Click here to meet the current and alumni of the A+JOJO Scholars Program.