The Department of Resources and Development Holds Advisory Board Meeting Ahead of 2027 Scholarship Program Launch

Thursday, October 08, 2026 /// DYCA PIO

Yap FM - Earlier today, October 8th, the Department of Resources and Development, through its Workforce Enrichment Division (WED), convened a meeting with members of the Scholarship Advisory Board on October 8 to discuss preparations for the planned launch of the department’s loan/scholarship program in Spring 2027.

The meeting was led by Director of the Department of Resources and Development, Benard Gorong, and key staff from the Workforce Enrichment Division. The Scholarship Advisory Board brought together representatives from several government agencies, educational institutions, and the private sector, including the Small Business Development Center, Department of Youth and Civic Affairs, Yap Historical Preservation Office, College of Micronesia-FSM – Yap Campus, and private-sector representatives.

The meeting, which began at 10:00 a.m., focused on presenting and discussing proposed plans for the scholarship program with the advisory board ahead of its official launch.

The advisory board’s participation is intended to provide input and perspectives from various sectors as the department continues to develop the program’s framework and implementation plans. Discussions also provided an opportunity for participating agencies and organizations to identify areas for coordination and collaboration in support of the program.

The proposed loan/scholarship program is scheduled for launch in Spring 2027 and is intended to support workforce development and educational opportunities in Yap.

The Department of Resources and Development and the Workforce Enrichment Division will continue working with the Scholarship Advisory Board and participating stakeholders as preparations move forward toward the program’s official launch.

(For more information, please contact the Department of Resources and Development at 350-2182)