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ACCOUNTEMPS/AICPA STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: April 1 (available later this fall @ aicpa.org)
Eligibility:
1) Accounting major w/ overall 3.0 GPA
2) Completed 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours & 6hours in Accounting
3) Full-time student in an accredited University
4) An AICPA student affiliate member
Address: Accountemps/AICPA Student ScholarshipProgram
American Institute of CPAs--Team 331
220 Leigh Farm Road
Durham NC 27707
Webpage:
http://www.aicpa.org/download/nolimits/become/ships/AccountempsAICPA_App.pdf
AFRICAN/AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIPS
Assorted listing and Links
Webpage: http://www.littleafrica.com/resources/scholarships5.htm
‘AINAHAU O KALEPONI HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB
Address: 12534 Valley View St.
Garden Grove CA 92845
Website: http://www.aokhcc.org/index.html
AIR / ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Eligibility: Air National Guardsmen
Website: http://education.military.com/money-for-school/tuition-assistance/national-guard-tuition-assistance
ALASKA STATE LOANS & GRANTS
Various contact information
ALU LIKE INC.
AmeriCorps Project Service Award
Eligibility: U.S. citizens, national, or lawful permanent residents
17 or older, and high school graduates
Website http://www.alulike.org/services/americorps.html
Tuition & books assistance for Spring, Fall, & Summer semesters
Address: ALU LIKE
32 Kinoole Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: 961-2625
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
HILO Branch Scholarship
Deadline: April 1
Eligibility:
Applicant must be a woman graduate of a Big Island High School, or a female student at UH-Hilo with resident status.
She must be pursuing a baccalaureate degree or a post baccalaureate degree/certificate at UH-Hilo and must be at least a junior at the University of Hawaii at Hilo at the beginning of the academic year for which the scholarship is sought.
She must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and be taking a full course load (12 credits or more).
She must demonstrate financial need.
Contact: Cynthia Phillips, cynthiap@hawaii.edu
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
RUTH E. BLACK SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Deadline: March 1
Eligibility:
Be a female living in Hawaii
Be a United States citizen
Show evidence of having completed 2 semesters of University/College level of study
Be an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university in the State of Hawaii.
provide evidence of excellence in academic work
Demonstrate leadership in community/school activities
Have financial need for a scholarship
Address: American Association of University Women, Honolulu Branch, 1802 Keeaumoku St, Honolulu, HI 96822; PH: 537-4702 (Toni)
AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION (ABWA)
Na Wahine Holomua Chapter
Na Kilohana O Wahine Chapter
Deadline: March 15 (scholarship availability dependant on their annual fundraising effort)
Eligibility:
Full-time students of an accredited 4-year institution
GPA 3.0 or above
US citizen & Hawaii resident
Community service
Requirements:
Completed application form
Personal Essay
letters of recommendation.
Address: Lydia Kinoshita, 45-841 Kupohu St, Kaneohe HI 96744
Email info@abwahawaii.org
AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION (ABWA)
ONIPA’A CHAPTER
Website: http://www.onipaa.hawaiiabwa.org/
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Deadline: March 1, 2008
Eligibility:
African American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian
a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
a full-time student at an accredited college, university, or community college
high academic achievers in chemistry or science (GPA 3.0 or better).
able to demonstrate evidence of financial need according to FAFSA form.
a high school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science and plannning a career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology.
Address: American Chemical Society; ACS Scholars Program, Department of Diversity programs, 1155 16th Streetm NW, Washington, DC 20036.
AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
Deadline: April 30, 2008
Eligibility:
1) Be an ADA member
2) US citizen
Note: Different criteria per program--Graduate, Internship, Baccalaureate
Address: Accreditation, Education Programs, and Student Operations
American Dietetic Association
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606
Website: http://www.adaf.org/cps/rde/xchg/adaf/hs.xsl/8461_5919_ENU_HTML.htm
AMERICAN GEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE (AGI)
MINORITY GEOSCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Deadline: May 11, 2007 (new deadline not published yet)
Eligibility:
1) For Geoscience majors (Geology, Geophysics, Hydrology, Meteorology, Physical Oceanography, Planetary Geology, and Earth Science Education)
2) Full time students
3) Be an Ethnic Minority
4) Be a US citizen
Website: http://www.agiweb.org/mpp/application.html
AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING SOCIETY (AISES)
Undergraduate & graduate scholarships
Eligibility:
must be a member of AISES
must be 1/4 American Indian or recognized as a member of a tribe
must be a full-time undergraduate (12 hours) or graduate (9 hours) student.
Deadline: June 15
1) A.T. ANDERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
for students majoring in one of the disciplines : Math, medicine, physical science, science, engineering, or natural resources with GPA 2.7 or above
2) GENERAL OTORS EGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP
for students majoring in electrical, industrial or mechanical engineering with GPA 3.0 or anove
Website: http://www.aises.org/highered/scholarships/
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students
Deadline: June 1
Undergrad Eligibility:
A declared accounting major with an overall and accounting GPA of at least 3.0,
minority student who has satisfactorily completed at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours or equivalent college work, including at least six sem hours in accounting
enrolled as full-time undergrad student (12 sem hours) at a four-year or upper division institutiuon.
Graduate Eligibility:
minority graduate student who is in a five year accounting program or who was an undergraduate accounting major and is presently accepted in a masters-level accounting, business administration, finance or taxation program, or who had any undergraduate major and is presently accepted in a masters-level accounting program
enrolled as full time student (nine semester hours or equivalent).
Website: http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: March 1, 2008
Eligibility: Daughters, step-daughters, sons, or step-sons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates
-April 6, 1917 through November 11,1918
-December 7, 1941 through December 31,1946
-June 25,1950 through January 31,1955
-February 28, 1961 through May 7, 1975
-August 24, 1982 through July 31,1984
-December 20, 1989 through January 31,1990
-August 2, 1990 to the date of cession of hostilities
1) Seniors in High School
2) Complete 50 hours of volunteer service
Address: American Legion Post 3 Hilo, Unit President
PO Box 892, Hilo, HI 96721
Website: http://www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/NationalPresident/index.aspx
ARMENIAN STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Deadline: March 15, 2008
Eligibility: must be of Armenian descent
full-time students in a university
US citizen or study VISA
Address: 333 Atlantic Avenue
Warwick, RI 02888
Email: headasa@aol.com
ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND (APIASF)
Deadline: January 22, 2008
Eligibility: be an Asian and/or Pacific Islander American
enrolled as a full time student for the first time in a US university
GPA 2.7 or above, or EED equivalent
Address: 1900 L St. NW, Suite 210
Washington, DC 20036
Website: www.apiasf.org/apply/
ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER ORGANIZATION (APIO)
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Scholarship
Deadline: June, 2008
Eligibility: major in natural resources conservation, agriculture, computer science, or engineering
Admitted or enrolled in a university
US citizen
Address: 3422 W. Hammer Ln, Suite A
Stockton, CA 95219
Website: http://www.apio.org/scholarships05.htm
Email: terr.wang@ca.usda.gov
ASSOCIATED CHINESE UNIVERSITY WOMEN, INC.
Deadline: February
Eligibility:
open to full-time undergraduate students of accredited American universities and four-year college
applicants must be of Chinese or part-Chinese extraction, US citizens of permanent residents and residents of the State of Hawaii
the awards shall be made on the basis of scholastic achievement, character, school and/or community service and financial need
major in Asian Studies preferred
candidates should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
Address: Sybil Kyi, Scholarship Chair
5930 Haleola St, Honolulu HI 96821
808-373-1129
Email: kyis001@hawaii.rr.com
ASSOCIATION ON AMERICAN INDIAN AFFAIRS
Undergraduate and graduate scholarships
Assorted Programs: information available on website in March
1) Emergency Aid & Health Professionals Scholarship
http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships/emergency_aid.htm
2) AAIA/ADOLPH VAN PELT SPECIAL FUND
http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships/adolph_van_pelt.htm
3) AAIA/EMILIE HESEMEYER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships/emilie_hesemeyer.htm
4) AAIA/ALLOGAN SLAGLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships/allogan_slagle.htm
5) AAIA/ELIZABETH & SHERMAN ASCHE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships/elizabeth_asche.htm
6) DISPLACED HOMEMAKER SCHOLARSHIPS
http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships/displaced_homemakers.htm
7) AAIA/FLORENCE YOUNG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships/florence_young.htm
Website: http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships.htm
B
BANK OF AMERICA
Joe Martin Scholarship
Deadline: February 28
Eligibility:
Depenent of an active full or part-time BoA associate
23 years of age or younger
high school senior or graduate
plan to be enrolled or currently enrolled in a full-time college, university, or vocational school
above average academic record, community service, career goals
Address: Bank of America Joe Martin Scholarship Program
Scholarship America - J. Krohnberg
One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Website: https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/i-applications/bankofamerica/
BARBARA ALICE MOWER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: May 1
Eligibility:
be a resident of Hawaii
be entering the junior of senior year of college or graduate or professional school
be able to demonstrate strong interest in women’s studies and strong commitment to helping women.
Address: Nancy A. Mower
1536 Kamole St., Honolulu, HI 96821
808-373-2901
BARRY M. COLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: February 1
Eligibility: College students pursuing careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering
Must be nominated by the institution’s Goldwater Faculty Representative
Address: 301 ACT Drive, PO Box 4030
Iowa City IA 52243-4030
Website: http://www.act.org/goldwater/
BENJAMIN A. GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Deadline: Fall:April; Spring: October
Eligibility: For Study Abroad programs.
- Applicant may not be a permanent resident
- Undergraduate in good standing in US based higher education school
- Must have Pell Grant
- Applying for/accepted into program for study abroad
- Not studying in country located under the Travel warning issued by the US department of State and Cuba
- See list: http://travel.state.gov/waarnings_list.html.
- Applicant is applying to single country based program.
Website: http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman/overview/overview.html
BIG ISLAND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: March
Eligibility:
A member in good standing of the Big Island Federal Credit Union
In a two-year, four-year post-secondary, or a graduate program
Address: Debbie Clifford, Scholarship Committee
Big Island Federal Credit Union
66 Lono St., Hilo, HI 96720; PH: 935-9778
BIG ISLAND PORTUGUESE CULTURAL CLUB
Deadline: March
Eligibility: Be of Portuguese or part-Portuguese decent
Be a High School Senior
Be resident of Hawaii
Address: Big Island Portuguese Cultural Club
PO Box 4401
Hilo, HI 96720
THE BIG ISLAND PRESS CLUB
Robert C. Miller Memorial Scholarship
Jack Markey Memorial Scholarship
Yukino Fukabori Memorial Scholarship
Seven Christensen Scholarship
Deadline: June 11, 2008
Eligibility:
Have residential ties to the Big Island
Have clear interest in and aptitude for a career in journalism or related field;
Be pursuing a degree in journalism or related field at an accredited institution of
higher learning;
Maintain a strong record of academic achievement.
Have lived on the Big Island for at least a year immediately prior to the application date; they also qualify if their parents or guardians live on the Big Island and the applicant is a dependent, or if they are attending college on the Big Island. (High school graduates from other islands who have been accepted for admission to a Big Island college are not qualified until after they have completed at least one year of study there.)
Address: The Big Island Press Club, P.O. Box 1920, Hilo, HI 96720
Website: http://www.bigislandpressclub.com/page2.html
BIG ISLAND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (BISCA)
Agricultural Leadership Scholarship
Deadline: Feb or March (scholarship availability varies by year
Contact: Claudia Rice for more info 963-6123
BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS/OFFICE OF INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS (BIA/OIEP)
Deadline: Varies according to program
Eligibility:
1)Be a member of a Federally recognized Indian tribe
2)Be a full time student in a four year accredited college
3)Show financial need
Website: http://www.oiep.bia.edu/faqs_grantinfo.html#application
C
CHUUK STATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
Deadline: June 30
Address: Student Services Office
PO Box 189
Weno, Chuuk, FSM 96942
Website: for a copy of the application,
http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/international/documents/Chuuk.pdf
CONSTANCE E. MASUTANI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: March 1
Eligibility:
* Graduate of Island of Hawaii high school
* financial need
* satisfactory academic record
Address: UH-Hilo Financial Aid office
Website: http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/financialaid/links.php
CRIMINAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: March 1
Eligibility:
* Hawaii state resident students interested in making community service contributions on the island of Hawaii to needy individuals or charitable organizations or agencies that serve the needy.
Address: UH-Hilo Financial Aid office
Website: http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/financialaid/links.php
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE FORESTRY & NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
COLLEGE OF HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE TUITION WAIVERS
Eligibility:
Full time student at UH-Hilo
Completed 12 credits at UHH
Must be accepted to a UHH certificate or degree program
A minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
Address: UH-Hilo Financial Aid Office, or college deans/directors offices
Website: http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/FNA/ScholarshipOpportunities2006-2007.php
CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE
Deadline: April 16, 2008
Eligibility: Latino undergraduate or graduate students
Consistent active participation in public and/or community service activities
Financial need
US citizen or legal permanent residency
Address: 911 Second St NE, Washington DC 20002
Website: http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/scholarship.htm
D
DANIEL G. FOX PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Deadline: March 1
Eligibility:
Graduating seniors with a Computer Science major
Full-time student in the College of Arts & Sciences at UH-Hilo for at least 12 months prior to being considered for the prize.
Must have been declared Computer Science major for at least 12 months prior to being considered for the prize
Must have completed sufficient courses so that he/she is within two semesters of graduation with Computer Science degree.
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Address: UH-Hilo Financial Aid office
DAN MORIARTY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline:
Eligibility:
1) Resident of Hawaii
2) Full time student in a four year accredited college
3) GPA 3.0 or better
4) Focus on botany, zoology, natural history, wildlife management & conservation, and related subjects in Hawaiian environment
Address: Dan Moriarty Scholarship Committee
Kilauea Point Natural History Association
PO Box 1130, Kilauea, HI 96754
808-828-0383
Website: http://www.kilaueapoint.org/
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION NATIONAL SOCIETY (NSDAR)
Deadline: varies according to individual scholarship
Eligibility:
varies, according to individual scholarship
undergraduate degree focus: history, political science, economics, government, nursing, music, and law.
Address: NSDAR committee Services Office
Attn: Scholarships
1776 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006-5303
Website: http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL
Beta Beta State, Hawaii chapter, Lucille Hodgins Selective Recruitment Grant Fund
Deadline: 1/11/2008
Eligibility:
1) Open to men and women pursuing careers in education,
Address: Selective Recruitment Grant Committee
c/o Charlene Miyashiro
PO Box 6604, Hilo, HI 96720
DISABILITIES TUITION WAIVER
Eligibility:
1) Enrolled classified student at the University of Hawaii-Hilo.
2) GPA 3.0
3) A qualified student with a disability
Address: UH-Hilo Financial Aid Office
E
E’ IMI NA’AUAO TUITION WAIVERS
Deadline: June 30, 2006
Eligibility:
Financial need
Proof of Hawaiian ancestry
Must be in good academic standing
Priority will be given to students who are Hawaiian Studies majors, applicants to the Teacher Education Program or participants in the Hawaiian Leadership Development Program, Minority Access & Achievement Program (PALS), and Student Support Services Program.
Address: E’ Imi Na’auao Hawaiian Tuition Waivers
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, UH-Hilo, or
Kipuka Native Hawaiian Center
200 W. Kawili St., Hilo HI 96720-4091
ENGINEERS’ SOCIETY OF WESTERN PERNNSYLVANIA
Joseph A. Levendusky Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: September
Eligibility: Demonstrated interest and commitment to seek a career in the field of water technology. [Environmental wastewater, water pollution control and water resource management not included.]
Acceptance for enrollment in, or be enrolled in good standing as a student in an accredited institution.
Website: http://www.eswp.com/water/student_scholarships.htm
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION
1) Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Deadline: January 11, 2008
Eligibility:
US citizen, high school senior
Entering an accredited US college or university
high academic achievement, community service, and financial need
Website: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
2) Legacy Awards
Deadline: January 11, 2008
Eligibility:
Children or grandchildren of Elk member in good standing
US citizen, high school senior
Entering an accredited US college or university
high academic achievement, community service, and financial need
Website: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy.cfm
Address: Elks National Foundation
2750 N. Lakeview Avenue, Chicago IL 60614
or Hilo Elks Lodge
150 Kinoole St, Hilo HI 96720
F
FAITH C. AI LAI SCHOLARSHIPS
1) Student Teacher Scholarship
2) Undergraduate Scholarship
Deadline: April 11
Eligibility: education major
GPA of at least 3.5
full-time undergraduate students in an accredited institution of higher learning
Address: Faith C. Ai Lai Scholarship Committee
1649 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96826
Telephone: (808) 949-6657
Website: http://www.heaed.com/
FAMILIES OF FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Deadline:
Eligibility:
Applicants must be dependent children or spouses of persons who were killed or are permanently disabled as a direct result of the terrorist attacks in the United States on Tuesday, September 11, 2001.
Applicants may be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States by age 24.
Address: Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund
Scholarship America, Inc.
One Scholarship Way
P.O. Box 297, St. Peter, MN 56082
Website: http://www.familiesoffreedom.org/overview.html
FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
Address: FSM National Government
Department of Human Resource
Scholarship Committee Chairman
Palikir, Pohnpei 96941
FILIPINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HAWAII FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Address: 1136 Union Mall, Ste 804, Honolulu HI 96813
808-792-8876
FILIPINO WOMEN’S LEAGUE COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Deadline: March 16, 2008
Eligibility: Filipino ancestry, resident of Hawaii
high school seniors, GPA of 3.5 or higher
who plan to study at an institution of higher learning within the State of Hawaii, for the first time on a full-time basis.
Address: PO Box 419, Pearl City, HI 96782
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
and Ladies Auxiliary scholarship
Deadline: April 15
Eligibility: varies between different scholarships
Address: Fleet Reserve Association
125 N. West Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314-2754
Website: http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/Scholarships/default.htm
FREDRICK K.T. TOM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: March 1
Eligibility:
1) Full time College of Agriculture student
2) Demonstrate financial need
3) 2.5 GPA
4) Demonstrate ability to apply agricultural studies to future career.
Address: Financial Aid Office
University of Hawaii at Hilo
200 w. Kawili Street, Hilo HI 96720
Website: http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/financialaid/
G
GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS
Deadline: January 11, 2008
Eligibility:
Be an African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific American (Hawaiians or part-Hawaiians) or Hispanic citizens/permanent residents of the United States.
Are incoming freshmen that have applied to, be accepted into an accredited college or university for Fall 2008 at the time of the award.
Have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
Have significant financial need as defined by the Federal need analysis formula.
Have demonstrated leadership ability through participation in community service, extracurricular activities or other activities.
Meet federal Pell Grant eligibility
Website: www.gmsp.org
GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Deadline: February 29, 2008
1) Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship
Eligibility:
* Currently a full-time student in an accounting program who is preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Both advanced undergraduate and graduate students are eligible.
* Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada.
* Recommendation by student's academic advisor or the chair of the accounting program.
* Student has not been a past winner of a scholarship administered by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
2) George A. Nielsen Public Investor Scholarship
Eligibility:
* Employed at least one year by a state or local government or special district with significant responsibilities for cash management or treasury activities, including a specific focus on the investing of available cash.
* Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in public administration, finance, business administration, or related field before funds are awarded.
* Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada.
* Recommendation by your employer.
* Student has not been a past winner of a scholarship administered by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
3) Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship
Eligibility:
* Currently a full- or part-time upper-division undergraduate or graduate student in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics or business administration (with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management).
* Belong to one of the following groups (as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau): Black or African American, American Indian or Alaskan native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino.
* Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada.
* Recommendation by student's academic advisor, department chair (undergraduate students), or dean of the graduate program (graduate students).
* Student has not been a past winner of a scholarship administered by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
Website: http://www.gfoa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=96&Itemid=107
GROVE FARM HOMESTEAD
Margaret Sloggett Fisher Scholarship
Deadline: April
Eligibility:
1) Students concetrating in historical preservation, museum studies, history,
Anthropology, Hawaiian Studies, ethnic studies, and American Studies
2) Preference given to Kauai residents
Address: Margaret Sloggett Fisher
Scholarship Committee
PO Box 1631, Lihue Hawaii 96766
808-245-3202
H
HAWAII ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS
Deadline: May 1
Eligibility:
1. Be a Hawai‘i state resident.
2. Be attending, or plan to attend a Hawai‘i college or university.
3. Be a sophomore or greater with supporting documents.
4. Undergraduates must maintain a 2.0 cumulative G.P.A. and earn a minimum of “C” grade for all courses in the music or Hawaiian language component of their degree. Graduates must maintain a 3.0 cumulative G.P.A.
Address: PO Box 821, Honolulu, HI 96808
Website: http://www.nahokuhanohano.org/scholarship.html
HAWAII ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE
Deadline: March 1, 2008
Eligibility:
Enrolled in Hawaii high school program for a minimum of 2 years
Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate program in an accredited college/university
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Pursuing a career in teaching health, physical education, dance or recreation.
Address: HAHPERD Scholarship Committee
2583 Ahekolo St, Honolulu HI 96813
Website: http://www.hahperd.org/article_show.php?id=1101
HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS, INC. (HIAB)
Deadline: April 15
Eligibility:
Be a senior in high school planning to attend a college or student currently enrolled in college.
Have at least a 2.5 overall GPA.
Have the desire to work in the broadcast industry in Hawaii upon completion of school.
Address: HAB Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 22112
Honolulu, HI 96823-2112
Website: http://www.hawaiibroadcasters.com/scholar.html
HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS (HAPA)
Deadline: March 31
Eligibility:
Be pursuing a career in accounting.
Be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university in the upcoming academic year.
Have a satisfactory academic record.
Be a Big Island high school graduate or will be attending UH-Hilo in the upcoming academic year.
Address: Hawaii Association of Public Accountants
Attention: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 4669, Hilo, HI. 96720
Website: http://www.hapacpe.org/hapalib.php#2
HAWAII AUDUBON SOCIETY
Rose Schuster Taylor Undergraduate Scholarship
Deadline: May 1
Eligibility: Undergraduate student in the University of Hawai`i system
Majoring in a field related to Hawaiian or Pacific natural history
Address: 850 Richards St #505, Honolulu, HI 96813
Website: http://www.hawaiiaudubon.com/has.html
HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
over 150 different scholarship funds
Deadline: March 1
Eligibility: varies depends on specific scholarship
Address: 1164 Bishop St, Ste 800, Honolulu HI 96813
808-566-5570, toll-free 1-888-731-3863
Website: http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/index.php?id=23
HAWAII CONCERT SOCIETY
Deadline: October/November
Eligibility: Student of UHH music or performing art major
Nominated and pass audition with department faculty
HAWAII COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Deadline: April
Eligibility: Must be from East Hawaii.
Must be a full-time classified student during scholarship year
Pursue a career in the medical field
Community services performed
Address: Administration, Hilo Medical Center
1190 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720
HAWAII EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS (HEA)
High School Student Scholarship
Student Teacher Scholarship
Undergraduate College Student Scholarship
Educator Scholarship
Deadline: April
Eligibility: 1) A member of HEA for at least one year and in good standings
2) Continuing, full-time undergraduate college student
3) Other requirements specified in each scholarship
Address: Scholarship Committee
Hawaii Education Association
1649 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96826
Website: http://www.heaed.com/HEA_Scholarships.html
HAWAII EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATED, INC. (HEPA)
Deadline: March
Eligibility: Must show compelling financial need.
Must be from East Hawaii.
Must be a full-time classified student during scholarship year.
Must be a graduating high school student.
Address: Administration, Hilo Medical Center
1190 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720
HAWAII FLORISTS AND SHIPPERS ASSOCIATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP (administered under UH Foundation)
Deadline: March 1
Eligibility: Classified full-time undergraduate or graduate student, seeking a degree in agriculture at UH-Hilo
Address: UHH Financial Aid Services
200 W. Kawili St, Hilo HI 96720
HAWAII GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (HGEA)
Charles R. Kendall Scholarship & Education Fund
Deadline: February 15, 2008
Eligibility: HGEA members or dependents
Attending or plan to attend full-time at a post high school institution
Address: Ronald K Iwai, Administrator
888 Mililani St Ste 601, Honolulu HI 96813
Website: http://www.hgea.org/pdf/KendallScholarship2008Application.pdf
HAWAII INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ASSOCIATION (HIMA)
Deadline: April 30
Eligibility: High school senior or graduate student
Plans a career in education
Address: 1600 Kapiolani Blvd, Ste 121, Honolulu HI 96814
Website: http://www.himaonline.org/scholarships/
HAWAII ISLAND LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION
Deadline: April
Eligibility: High school senior on the island of Hawaii plan to enroll in institution of higher learning in a horticulture, landscaping or agriculture program, or
currently enrolled in the above programs
Financial need
Address: PO Box 1594, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745-1594
323-9848
HAWAII PLANING MILL (HPM)
Barney S. Fujimoto Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 1
Eligibility: Resident of the Island of Hawaii
Financial need
Graduating Seniors of Island of Hawaii high schools
Address: 16-166 Melekahiwa St, Keaau HI 96749
966-5688
HAWAII SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM
Deadline: June 15th for Fall semester or December 1st for Spring semester
Eligibility: A full time student enrolled at either the University of Hawaii at Hilo or University of Hawaii at Manoa with a declared major in specific fields
US citizen who will be sponsored by a mentor.
Website: http://www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/fellowships.html
HAWAI’I’S DAUGHTERS GUILD OF CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: June
Eligibility: Female of Polynesian Ancestry
California Resident
Be a full-time student at an accredited college/university in the academic year immediately following high school graduation.
Address: 18423 South Raymond Avenue, Gardena, CA 90248
Website: http://www.hiccsc.org/scholarships.htm
HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB OF HONOLULU
Deadline: May 15
Eligibility: 1) Be of Hawaiian Decent
2) Be a resident of Hawaii
3) Be a full time student in an accredited two-four year college as either a classified Undergraduate or graduate student in or out of the state of Hawaii.
4) GPA 2.5 for High School Students.
5) GPA 3.0 for graduate students.
Address: Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu
Scholarship Committee
PO Box 1513, Honolulu Hawaii 96806
Website: http://www.hcchonolulu.org/scholarship/
HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM
Deadline: March 1
Eligibility: * Be native Hawaiian (50% or more Hawaiian ancestry) or Homestead Lessee (25% or more Hawaiian ancestry);
* Be enrolled as a full-time classified student in an accredited two-year, four-year or graduate degree program;
* Minimum GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates, 3.0 for graduate students.
Websites: http://hawaii.gov/dhhl/scholarships
download application at http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/
HEYUM ENDOWMENT FUND SCHOLARSHIP
Dealine: June 15
Eligibility: Indigenous to the islands of Meleasia, Micronesia, or Polynesia
Full time undergraduate or graduate students at a UH campus
Pacific island student in non-credit or training programs
Address: Center for Pacific Islands Studies, UH Manoa
1890 East-West Road, Moore 215, Honolulu, HI 96822
Website: http://www.hawaii.edu/cpis/academic_programs_6.html
HILO ORCHID SOCIETY
Deadlline:
Eligibility: Full time resident upper division
Have a interest in horticulture esp. Orchid Culture
Address: Hilo Orchid Society Board
PO Box 4294, Hilo HI 96720
HILO WOMAN’S CLUB
Deadline: April 15
Eligibility: Female graduate of East Hawaii high school, private or public
Prove financial need
GPA of 2.5 or higher
Entering or currently enrolled in UH-Hilo or HAWCC
Address: Hilo Woman’s Club
7 Lele Street, Hilo HI 96720
HIROSHI & BARBARA KIM YAMASHITA HEA SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: May
Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate student attending an accredited institution
Education major intending to teach in a Hawaii school
GPA 3.2 or above
Website: http://www.heaed.com/HEA_Scholarships.html
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
College Scholarship Program
High School Scholarship Program
Community College Transfer Scholarship Program
Gates Millennium Scholar
Deadline: mostly March 15, 2008, some earlier
Eligibility: Be of Hispanic heritage
Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Other specific requirements as indicated in each scholarship
Address: 55 Second St, Ste 1500, San Francisco CA 94105
Website: http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=34
HONOLULU FILIPINO JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Deadline: January 30
Eligibility: Financial need
Hawaii high school seniors who intend to attend a local college or university
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Address: PO Box 29514, Honolulu HI 96820
Website: www.filipinojuniorchamber.org
HUI OKINAWA
Deadline: April
Eligibility: * Parent or legal guardian must be resident of Hawaii county
* High school senior from Hawaii high school.
* Plan to be a full time student at an accredited college
Address: Hui Okinawa, c/o Alben Namihira
191 Hualalai St, Hilo HI 96720
I
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: February 15, 2008
Eligibility: Varies according to scholarships (see website)
Address: 2007-2008 National Scholarship Program Awards
Institute of Management Accountants
10 Paragon Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-1760
Attention: Jodi Ryan, Manager of Student and Academic Relations
PH: (800) 638-4427, ext. 1556
http://www.imanet.org/membership_helping_student_scholarships.asp
Amount: $2500 in two payments
*INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITALITY ACCOUNTANTS
Deadline: February 22
Eligibility: Major in Hospitality Marketing or Accounting
GPA 3.0
Completed their Freshman year
Be endorsed by their IAHA chapter
Evidence of community service
Address: International Association of Hospitality Accountants INC.
PO Box 203008
Austin, Texas 78720-3008
J
JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION
Deadline: February 1, 2008
Eligibility: See website or application in binder
Applications are available online at:
http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org/jkcf_web/content.aspx?page=Sc hProg&_redir=828
Amount: Up to $30,000 for 50 candidates
*JACK MIYASHIRO ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP-UH HILO
Deadline: Doesn’t Say
Eligibility: Full Time Student at UH Hilo
Show Financial Need
Athletic Ability
Address: Kathleen McNally
University of Hawaii at Hilo
200 W. Kawili St.
Hilo, HI 96720-4091
Amount: $1400
JANE M. KLAUSMAN WOMEN IN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: Contact for deadline, generally in April they said
Eligibility: Junior or Senior Undergrad, Good Grades, Complete Study in Business and pursue a career in Business
Address: 557 West Randolph St. Chicago, Illinois 60661-2206
T: (312)-930-0951
See website for more details www.zonta.org
Amount: $5000 to 6 candidates
JAPANESE WOMEN’S SOCIETY OF HONOLULU
Deadline: March 28, 2008
Eligibility: Enrollment in one of these degree seeking programs:
Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Social work, or the College Of
Arts and Science
Commitment to the field of Gerontology/geriatrics
Have financial need
Hawai`i residency
Address: Japanese Women’s Society of Honolulu
Scholarship Committee
PO Box 3233
Honolulu, HI 96801
Award: two $2500
JOHN GYLES EDUCATION AWARD
Deadline: June 1, 2008
Eligibility: Enrolled full time, GPA: 2.7, US Citizenship, see application.
Address: John Gyles Education Awards
PO Box 4808 259-103
Brunswick St. Fredericton, New Brunswick
Canada E3B 5G4
Award: Up to $3000
JOSEPH A. LEVENDUSKY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: September 3, 2007
Eligibility: Career in water technology
Address: Engineers Society of Western Pennsylvania
Attention: Scholarship Committee
337 Fourth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Amount: $7000 per year
K
KAISER PERMANENTE SCHOLARSHIPS IN HEALTH CARE
Deadline: March 1
Eligibility: Hawaii state resident graduating from a public high school
Enrolled in or accepted for an undergraduate degree program in any area of health care at any University of Hawaii campus.
GPA of at least 3.0.
Some degree of financial need.
Commitment to a career in health care, as demonstrated by such things as volunteer work, current or previous employment, participation in the Farrington Health Academy.
Address: Dr. Lee Putnam at SEED
2600 Campus Road, Student Services Center 413
Honolulu, HI 96822-2205
PH: 956-4642
KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS
Deadline: April 21, 2008
Eligibility: Be Hawaiian or Part-Hawaiian
A full time student enrolled in an accredited college
For more info go to www.ksbe.edu/finaid
Begin applying at www.collegeboard.com/profile
Address: Kamehameha Schools
Financial Aid and Scholarship Services
567 South King Street, Suite 102
Honolulu, HI 96813
Amount: Different for all
*KIAA KANOELEHUA INDUSTRIAL AREA ASSN.-LARRY KONO SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: March 31
Eligibility: Students desiring to work on the Big Island and perusing a vocational career
By attending UHH or HCC
Address: Kaneolehua Industrial Area Assn., Inc
820 Piilani St. Ste #201
Hilo, HI 96720
KONA COUNTY FARM BUREAU
Deadline: May 1, 2006
Eligibility: KCFB members and their families, dependants, or legal residents of the
North or South Kona
Address: PO Box 2341
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 324-6011
L
LIKO A’E
Deadline: Depends-Refer to Application
Eligibility: Be Hawaiian, defined as a descendant of the aboriginal inhabitants of the
Hawaiian Islands prior to 1778.
Be a United States citizen
Have a high school diploma (or its equivalent)
Be enrolled or accepted in any degree awarding program
Demonstrate financial need
GPA 2.0 for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduate students.
Address: Gretel Caoile
Financial Aid Department
Maui Community College
310 West Ka’ahumanu Ave.
Kahului, HI 96732-1617
Amount: Didn’t Say
M
MINK, PATSY-EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR LOW INCOME WOMEN&CHILDREN
Deadline: May 1, 2008-July 1, 2008
Eligibility: Must be a woman at least 17 years old
Must be a mother with minor children
Must be enrolled in skills training, ESL, or GED program; or pursuing
A technical/vocational degree, an associate’s degree, a first bachelor’s
Degree, or a professional/master’s/doctoral degree
Must be low income (up to 225%of the poverty threshold)
Address: Gwendolyn Mink
Patsy Takemoto Mink Foundation
PO Box 1599
Northampton, MA 01061-1599
Award: $2000
MINORITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM-AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Deadline: Doesn’t Say.
Eligibility: For Graduate School Level Coursework. Several Different Scholarships Offered. Go to http://www.apa.org/mfp/ for more information. Contact them for an application.
Address: APA/MFP
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Phone: (202) 336-6127
Fax: (202) 336-6012
E-mail: MFP
Award:
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP-PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT UH HILO
Deadline: May 1, 2008
Eligibility: Participate in a UHH ensemble
Maintain an over-all GPA 2.5 and a 3.0 in music courses
Be enrolled as a full time student while receiving the scholarship
Meet any additional requirements of a particular scholarship award.
Address: Performing Arts Department or UH Hilo Financial Aid Office
Award: 6 different scholarships within one application, different awards for each.
N
*NAKILOHANA O WAHINE FOR WOMEN RETURNING TO SCHOOL
Deadline: May 15, 2007
Eligibility: US Citizen
Hawaii High School Graduate Before 2003
Junior, Senior or Graduate Level
Accepted to accredited school
GPA 2.5
Address: Attn: ABWA Scholarship
PO Box 2241
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
ABWAscholarshipHI@msn.com
Award: $2000
NATIONAL 4-H SCHOLARSHIP-Hawaii 4-H Info provided too.
Deadline: March 3
Eligibility: Experience in 4-H
Address: National 4-H Council
Educational Incentives Unit
7100 Connecticut Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Award:
NASPA-NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATORS
Deadline:
Eligibility: Different Awards
Address: Zaneeta Daver
NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
1875 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 418
Wash. DC 20009
zdaver@naspa.org
1-(202)-719-1164
Award: Different Awards
NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS INC
Deadline: March 1, 2008
Eligibility: Applicants must be majoring in Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape
Design, Conservation, Forestry, Agronomy, City Planning, Environmental
Concerns, Land Management, Botany, Biology, and all/any allied
Subjects.
Address: Dorothy J Dale
95-107 Wekiu Place
Mililani, HI 96789
Award: $3500
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF ACCOUNTANTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Deadline: March 10, 2008
Eligibility: Undergraduate students majoring in accounting
GPA of 3.0
US citizens
Address: NSA Scholarship Foundation
1010 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-1574
Award: $500-$2000
NATIONAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE CONSORTIUM FELLOWSHIP
Deadline: November 5, 2008
Eligibility: Be a US citizen
Be an undergraduate senior with a 3.0 GPA or completing a master’s degree
In an institution that does not have a PhD program.
Emphasis given on the application of underrepresented minorities.
Address: National Physical Science Consortium, MSC 3NPS
PO Box 30001
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
http://www.npsc.org
Award: Depends
NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Deadline: April 25, 2008
Eligibility: Be interested in a health related field. List provided.
Be a Native Hawaiian
Address: Attention Lei Arvin
C/o Papa Ola Lolani
345 Queen St, suite 706
Honolulu Hawaii 96813
Award: Depends
*NATIVE HAWAIIAN LEADERSHIP PROJECT SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: March 1, 2004
Eligibility: Be Hawaiian
Be a US citizen
Have a high school diploma (or its equivalent)
Be a classified student in any degree-seeking program
Be enrolled full-time or part-time in a regionally accredited two- or four-year degree granting institution of higher education
Demonstrate financial need
Minimum GPA: 3.0 for undergraduates, and 3.5 for graduates
Address: PH: 956-7300
The Native Hawaiian Leadership Project
University of Hawaii at Manoa
2645 Dole St.
Honolulu, HI 96822
NAVY COLLEGE FUND
Deadline: N/A
Eligibility: Graduate from high school
17-35 years old
Agree to serve 3 Years Navy Duty
Address: Call for details
Dave Anderson
Hilo Number-(808)-935-5188
Award: Reflects time served and other terms
NCAA ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM ATHLETICS SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: December 6
Eligibility: Applicants must be US citizens and have preformed with distinction as a student
Accepted into sports related program
Body members at their respected undergraduate institutions.
The applicants involvement in extracurricular activates, course work,
Commitment to pursuing a career in intercollegiate athletics.
Address: NCAA Enhancement Program
PO Box 6222
Indianapolis, Indians 46206-6222
Award:
NIH UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS FROM DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS
Deadline: February 29, 2008
Eligibility: GPA 3.5
Be from a disadvantage background--low income family
Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full time student for the
2004-2005 school year at an accredited undergraduate institution
Be a US citizen, national, or qualified non-citizen
Address: National Institute of Health
Office of Loan repayment & scholarships
2 Center Drive, Rm E28
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-0230
http://ugsp.info.nih.gov
Award: Up to $20,000 a year
*NSF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Deadline: February 15, May 15, August 15, December 15
Eligibility: Open to all undergraduates and graduate students
Address: National Scholars Foundation
PO Box 2534
Lafayette, LA 70502-2534
NWCA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION-NAVY WIVES
Deadline: May 30
Eligibility: Sons/Daughters of enlisted members of the Navy, Marine Corps, & Coast
Guard on active duty, retired with pay or deceased.
Address: Susan Quinn, Director
NWCA Scholarship Foundation
1644A Jana Court
Norfolk, VA 23503
Award:
O
OSHER REENTRY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Purpose: The purpose of the Osher Reentry Scholarship Program is to provide
scholarships for tuition costs to “reentry” students. “Reentry” students are
individuals approximately between the ages of 25-50 whose collegiate studies
were interrupted (for at least 5 years) by circumstances beyond their control and
who are resuming their university studies.
Eligibility Criteria:
• Undergraduate student pursuing a first bachelor’s degree (students who
have already earned a bachelor’s degree are not eligible) in any field of
study
• Approximately 25-50 years old
• Must have previously enrolled in a post-secondary institution
• Must also have experienced a gap of at least 5 years in their college
education
• Must demonstrate financial need
• If you have a question or are unsure about your eligibility, contact the
Minority Access and Achievement Program at 974-7451 or the Financial
Aid Office at 974-7323
Amount of Scholarship: The maximum amount of the scholarship is normally
$2,000 per year.
download app here: Osher Scholorship Application
OCA-ORGANIZATION OF CHINESE AMERICANS
Deadline: April 18, 2008
Eligibility: Three different scholarships are offered under the OCA with different eligibilities.
1) AXA Achievement:
Asian Pacific Americans who are entering their first year of college in the Fall
Must demonstrate academic achievement
Must be a permanent resident or US citizen; and
Must have a cumulative GPS 3.00 or above
2) VERIZON:
APA’s who are entering their first year in college in the Fall
Must demonstrate financial need
Must be a permanent resident or US citizen; and
Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
3) UPS-GOLD MOUNTAIN SCHOLARSHIP
APA’s who are the first person in their immediate family attending
College
APA’s who are entering their first year of college in the Fall
Must demonstrate financial need
Must be a permanent resident or US Citizen; and
Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Address: OCA National
1322 18th Street
NW, Washington, DC, 20036-1803
1-(202)-223-5500
Applications are available on line at http://www.ocanational.org
Award: Varies depending on scholarship
OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
SCHOLARSHIP SOURCES.
Deadline: May 15
Eligibility: Many scholarships available. One application applies for multiple
Address: CTAHR Academic and Student Affairs Office
3050 Maile Way, Gilmore 210
Honolulu, HI 96822
Award: Differs between scholarships
P
P.E.O. (philanthropic educational organization) PROGRAM FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION
Amount: up to $2,000
Deadline:
Eligibility: For females only
Must be sponsored by a P.E.O. chapter
Be a citizen and studying in the United States or Canada
Has had at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student sometime in her adult life
Is within 24 consecutive months of completing her educational goal
Is not enrolled in a doctoral program
Address: P.E.O. Executive Office
3700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50312-2899
Website: http://www.peointernational.org/about/
*PAN-AMERICAN EDUCATION & SCHOLASTIC FOUNDATION, INC
Deadline: April 1 of each year
Eligibility: Be a United States citizen or legal resident
Preference is given to Pacific Islander heritage (Chamorro, Fijian, Hawaiian, Maori, Micronesian, Samoan, Tahitian, Tongan, and other Pacific Islander Groups.
Student must be in college or a senior in high school
Open to all ages.
Address: E-mail imuaka@aol.com
1-619-670-5937
Award:
PALAU NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: July
Eligibility: Be a resident of Palau
Address: Palau National Scholarship Office
PO Box 1608
Koror, Republic of Palau 96940
www.palaumoe.net/psnb
Award:
*PAN PACIFIC & SOUTHEAST ASIA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION HAWAII
Deadline: May 1
Eligibility: Be a woman
Two grants being offered
*PPSEAWA HAWAII OPEN GRANT
*THE CLORINDA L. LUCAS MEMORIAL GRANT
Address: Tori Keegan
1012 Waieli St.
Honolulu, HI 96821
Award:
PEACE CORPS
Deadline: Anytime
Eligibility: Depends
Address: Paul D. Coverdell
Peace Corps Headquarters
1111 20th Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20526
Award: Depends
*POHNPEI STATE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline:
Eligibility:
Address: Kolonia, Pohnpei 96941
Award:
PRINCE KUHIO HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB
Deadline: April 1, 2008
Eligibility: Hawaiian Ancestry
GPA 2.5 or higher
Demonstrate Academic and Leadership Potential
Address: Cyr Pakele
C/O Kamehameha Schools
210 Konia Circle, Haleakala Counseling Center
Honolulu, HI 96817
Award:
PRINTING INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA/GRAPHIC ARTS TECHNICAL FOUNDATION
Deadline: March 1 & April 1, 2008
Eligibility: Interested in a career in graphic communication
Entering college
Full time students
Address: 1-(412)-259-1740 email-pgsf@piagatf.org
Award:
PROJECT MINORITY ASSISTANCE INSTITUTE-PROJECT MAI
Eligibility: Minority Undergrad Student-Filipino, Hawaiian, Samoan, Pacific Islanders
Major in Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Education, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Audio logy, or related fields.
Address: Hawaii University Affiliated Program
University of Hawaii at Manoa
1776 University Avenue, UA4-6
Honolulu, HI 96822
Anna Freymann (808)-956-2653
Award: Doesn’t Say
PUERTORICAN HERITAGE SOCIETY OF HAWAII
Deadline: February 1, 2008
Eligibility: Hawaii Resident
Entering College or in college with GPA 3.5
Character and Motivation
Financial Need
Academic Achievement and scholastic ability
Address: Austin Dias
University of Hawaii (808)-956-8828
Puerto Rican Heritage Society 395-5672
Award: $1000 annually
R
RESEARCH TRAINING FOR MINORITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Deadline: January 15
REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS
Deadline:
Eligibility: For legal citizens of the Republic of The Marshall Islands.
Address: Republic of the Marshall Islands
Scholarships, Grants & Loan Board
PO Box 1436
Majuro, MH 96960
http://www.rmischolarship.net/
Award:
ROBINSON, JACKIE FOUNDATION
Deadline: March 31, 2008
Eligibility: US citizen
Minority student
High school senior (only)
Accepted to a four year accredited college or university
SAT of 900 or above; ACT of 21 or above
Leadership potential
Financial need
Address: The Jackie Robinson Foundation
3 West 35th Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10001-2204
ATTN: Scholarship Program
Apply online at http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/eligibility03.htm
THE ROTARY CLUB OF HILO BAY “Teen Parent Scholarship”
Deadline: May 31
Eligibility: Was 19 years old or younger at the time the became a parent
Is currently a parent and primary caregiver of at least one living child
Under 18 years of age
Is a current resident of the Big Island of Hawaii
Will have received a high school diploma or equivalent by September 1
Address: Rotary Club of Hilo Bay
c/o Lee Wilson
62 Iwalani Street,
Hilo, HI 96720
1-808-934-7748
babsradford@verizon.net
Award: Up to $1000
ROTARY CLUB OF POHNEI
Deadline: February
Eligibility: Any FSM citizen
High School graduate
Enrolled or enrolling into any accredited institution
Address: Rotary Club of Pohnpei-FSM-Scholarship Committee
PO Box 1861
Kolonia, Pohnpei, FM 96941
Award: Doesn’t Say
*THE ROTARY FOUNDATION JAPAN PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: July 15
Eligibility: One year of universal level Japanese language training or equivalent
At least minimal exposure to World Competitive Scholarship Unit
Address: The Rotary Foundation
One Rotary Center
1560 Sherman Ave.
Evanston, Ill 60201 Asian Japanese culture.
Award: Doesn’t Say
RUTH E. BLACK SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: When funds run out
Eligibility: Classified as HCC Student
Be a female living in Hawaii
Be a United States citizen
Completed 2 semesters of the university/college level
Have financial need
Address: AAUW
1802 Keeaumoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Award: $500 Annually
THE SALLIE MAE FUND
Deadline: Feb 15-April 15, 2008
Eligibility: Multiple Scholarships
Students must be enrolled at a two or four year accredited college
Have financial need
GPA of 2.5
Address: Cynthia Nair
Senior Program Manager
Scholarship & Grants Administration
UNCF
PO Box 10444
Fairfax, VA 22031
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org
Award: Different Awards
THE SAMOAN SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: April 2008
Eligibility: Full time at any University of Hawaii campus
Planning to complete an Associate or Baccalaureate
GPA 2.5
Special accomplishments, community service, & clear educational
Plans.
Scholarships are available to all but Samoans are especially encouraged to apply.
Address: Samoan Scholarship Committee
Attn: Bob Franco
Kapiolani Community College
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816
Award: $500 per year
SOUTH PACIFIC ISLANDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Deadline: Different Scholarships
Eligibility: Applicants must have completed the Sixth Form at the time of application. Individuals who have completed some undergraduate level courses but have not obtained the equivalent of a US four-year bachelor’s degree are eligible. Individuals who have completed three year baccalaureate program may apply for a one-year bridging program which upon completion allows for application to a master’s degree program. This program does not allow direct application and admission to a graduate degree program.
Individuals who have previously received support from the East-West center for degree study or who are currently studying in the US are not eligible for this program
scholarship recipients must be able to meet the requirements of the Exchange Visitor (J visa) program
individuals who have dual citizenship, one being that of the United State are not eligible
application packet may be found at this website:
http://pidp.ewc.hawaii.edu/pidp/Awards/spsaward.htm
SISTERS ALUMNI OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC
Deadline: April 30
Eligibility: Be of Pacific Island Ancestry
Address: Sisters Alumni of the South Pacific
c/o Alpine Village
833 W. Torrance Blvd. Box #7-50
Torrance, CA. 90502
Attn: Scholarship Chairperson
Award: Up to $1500
SWE-SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: February 15-May 15, 2008
Eligibility: Major in engineering or computer science
GPA 3.5
Not attending school on the GI Bill
Address: Society Of Women Engineers
120 Wall Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10005-3902
Award: Doesn’t Say
SEED-STUDENT EQUITY, EXCELLENCE AND DIVERSITY
Deadline: Doesn’t Say
Eligibility: Regents or Presidential Scholarship
Full time first time college student
High School GPA 3.5 or 3.7 for presidential
Sat Combined score of 1950 or ACT of 29
Superior academic achievement
Proof of community service
Address: Student Services Center Room 413
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808)-956-4642
seed@hawaii.edu
Award: Tuition Waiver and $2000 stipend + additional depending.
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*UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO SCHOLARS WITH DISABILITIES TUITION WAIVER
Deadline: Doesn’t Say, Contact Office
Eligibility: Enrolled at UH Hilo
GPA 3.0
Qualified student with disability
Address: C/O University Disability Services
University of Hawaii at Hilo
200 W. Kawili Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Award: Tuition Waiver