2020-2021 National and Local Scholarship​
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Hawaii Community Foundation =  www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/grants-and-scholarships-for-community-causes-and-students

Kamehameha School College Scholarships =   www.ksbe.edu/apply/financial_aid/college_scholarships/

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Due Date/Time	Multiple days starting Oct 2 - Feb 13
Name of Scholarship	Pacific University Senior Preview Scholarship
About	Pacific's Virtual Senior Preview Scholarship Days provide high school seniors and their guests an opportunity to interact with the Pacific University campus and community. Throughout the day you will hear from an Admissions Counselor, meet with outstanding faculty, interact with current students and tour our beautiful campus. Attendees will earn an annual $1,000 tuition scholarship at Pacific University Oregon (total of $4,000 over 4 years) by attending a session and completing an online module. Students must apply and be admitted in order to receive the scholarship.  Virtual Senior Preview Scholarship Days will be a two-part, virtual event.  Details to come.
Eligibility	High School Senior Must apply and be admitted to Pacific University to receive the scholarship
Link	www.pacificu.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/admissions-events/senior-preview-scholarship-days

Due Date/Time	December 15, 2020 or 50,000 application submitted
Name of Scholarship	​Burger King Scholars Program
About	The BURGER KING℠ Scholars program assists employees, employees' spouses or domestic partners, employees' children and high school seniors in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada in continuing their education. To date, the program has awarded more than $44 million in scholarships to more than 39,000 students. Last year alone, $4 million in scholarships were awarded to nearly 3,700 deserving students. Integrity, high standards, entrepreneurial spirit, good citizenship and education were the values that defined BURGER KING® brand co-founder James W. McLamore. It was those values that helped realize a dream and it is those same values that are the core of the BURGER KING℠ McLamore Foundation, which will continue to build on his legacy and his commitment to education.
Eligibility	Be living in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico Be graduating high school seniors (U.S. and Puerto Rico), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2021-22 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico
Application Link	burgerking.scholarsapply.org/register.php

Due Date/Time	December 31, 2020 / Midnight Hawaii Time
Name of Scholarship	AFSCME Family Scholarship
About	​The AFSCME Family Scholarship Program is an ongoing program of scholarships available to children and financially-dependent grandchildren of full dues-paying AFSCME members. Ten scholarships of $2,000 each are awarded annually to the winners selected from applicants who meet eligibility requirements. Once awarded, the scholarships will be renewed for $2,000 each year for a maximum of four years, provided the student remains enrolled in a full-time course of study
Eligibility	Applicant must be a graduating high school senior whose parent, legal guardian or financially responsible grandparent is a full dues-paying AFSCME member. At the time the scholarship is awarded, be enrolled in a full-time degree program either at an accredited four-year institution or at a two-year institution that will transfer credits to a four-year institution; and Have taken the SAT or the ACT (this requirement has been WAIVED for 2021 applications*). Return complete application with all required documentation postmarked by the December 31, 2020 deadline
Application Link	www.afscme.org/member-resources/scholarships/2021-AFSCME-Family-Scholarship-Application.pdf

Due Date/Time	January 05, 2021 / 11:00am Hawaii Time or 25,000 applications submitted
Name of Scholarship	GE - Reagan Foundation Scholarship
About	​This program honors America’s foremost young leaders who demonstrate the leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship exhibited by President Ronald Reagan.
Eligibility	demonstrate at school, the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship; demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent); be citizens of the United States of America; be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States, or any of the U.S. territories and commonwealths, and graduating in winter 2020 or spring 2021. Applicants living on a U.S. Armed Forces base and attending high school outside the U.S. are eligible; and plan to enroll in a full‑time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four‑year college or university in the United States for the entire 2021-2022 academic year.
Application Link	www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/

Due Date/Time​	January 08, 2021 / 5.59pm Hawaii Time
Name of Scholarship​	​Foot Locker Scholar Athlete Scholarship
About	​ The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program honors student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and strong leadership skills in sports, in their schools, and within their communities
Eligibility / Requirement	Be entering college in the Fall of 2021 as a Freshman at an accredited four-year institution for an undergraduate degree Be currently involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community based sports. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0  Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident (you will be asked to prove citizenship and age if you win)  Not be an employee, officer or director of Foot Locker, Inc., or any of its subsidiaries, or a member of the immediate family of such an employee, officer or director.
A​pplication Link	www.footlockerscholarathletes.com/

Due Date/Time	January 14, 2021 / 11:00am Hawaii Time
Name of Scholarship	APIA Scholarship - Asian Pacific Islander American
About	APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who: Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status; Are the first in their families to attend college; Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.
Eligibility / Requirement	​ Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply Be enrolling as an undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in the Fall of 2021. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or have earned a GED Must apply for federal financial aid for the 2021-2022 academic year using the Free Application for the Federal Student Aid (FASFA) by early April 2021 Submit one letter of recommendation online
Application Link	apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/

Due Date/Time	January 15, 2021
Name of Scholarships	Kamehameha Scholarships
About ​	Multiple scholarships available in one application, including the Na Ho‘okama a Pauahi and Ho‘okawowo scholarships.  Na Ho‘okama a Pauahi - A scholarship to nurture the dreams of Native Hawaiian learners to grow as ‘ōiwi leaders. Na Ho‘okama a Pauahi is available to undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate financial need. Ho‘okawowo - A scholarship for future educators, Ho‘okawowo is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a degree and career in Hawaiian culture-based education. Eligible students will be notified via email after a CSS Profile is received.
Eligibility	Demonstrate financial need and are committed to contributing to the lāhui.  See link on ​how to apply.
Link	www.ksbe.edu/apply/financial_aid/college_scholarships/ks_college_scholarships/

Due Date/Time	January 19, 2021 / Midnight​
Name of Scholarship	Charles R. Kendall Scholarship
About	In 1966, HGEA established the Charles R. Kendall Scholarship and Education Fund to honor the late Charles R. Kendall, HGEA's first Executive Director, who dedicated his life to the improvement of public employees throughout the state of Hawaii. HGEA continues his efforts by providing educational benefits to members and their immediate families.
Eligibility	Applicant must be a dependent (for tax purposes) of an HGEA member (whose membership has been in good standing for at least one year from the scholarship application due date) and must attend a university, college, community college, vocational or trade school, or other post high school study on a full-time basis for the school year 2021-2022.
Requirement	Click link to view requirements, instructions and criteria ​www.hgea.org/benefits-programs/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/charles-r-kendall-scholarship/
Application Link	www.hgea.org/benefits-programs/scholarships/scholarship-application/​

Due Date/Time	January 19, 2021 / Midnight​
Name of Scholarship	Russell K. Okata Scholarship
About	​A small town boy from Pepeekeo on the island of Hawaii, Russell K. Okata grew up to lead the largest union in Hawaii and serve as HGEA's executive director for 26 years. During his tenure HGEA became a "full-service" union, offering members an array of benefits, including support for HGEA members and their dependents to continue their education through the Charles R. Kendall Scholarship and Education Fund. To carry on his effort, HGEA now offers the Russell K. Okata Scholarship.
Eligibility	Applicant must be a dependent (for tax purposes) of an HGEA member (whose membership has been in good standing for at least one year from the scholarship application due date)  who are attending or plan to attend a community college, vocational or trade school, or other post high school study on a full-time basis for the school year 2021-2022. NOTE: The application process for the Russell K. Okata Scholarship is the same as the Charles R. Kendall Scholarship. To be considered for the Russell K. Okata Scholarship, you must fill in the checkbox next to “I plan to attend one of the following: community college, vocational or trade school or other post-high school study. If other, please specify:” on the first page of the application, under the APPLICANT section.
Requirements	Click link to view requirements, instructions and criteria ​https://www.hgea.org/benefits-programs/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/russell-k-okata-scholarship/
Application Link	www.hgea.org/benefits-programs/scholarships/scholarship-application/

Due Date/Time	January 31, 2021
Name of Scholarship	The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship  ​"A Constitutional Speech Contest"
Eligibility	Participants must be citizens of or lawful permanent residents of the United States. All contestants must be bona fide students herein described as any student under the age of 20 years on the date of the national contest who is presently enrolled in a high school or junior high school (public, parochial, military, private or home school) High school students that graduate early during the school year are eligible to compete if they are not enrolled in a college, university, trade school or other institution of higher learning at the time of the department finals contest.
Requirement	The oration must be on some aspect of the Constitution, with emphasis on a citizen’s duties and obligations to our government. The same subject and oration used in the department contest must be used in the national contest.
Links	Official rules:    www.legion.org/oratorical/rules Application:  americanlegionhawaii.org/index.php?id=42

Due Date/Time	February 01, 2021
Name of Scholarship	Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation Scholarship Program
Eligibility	High school senior Attend an accredited 4 year college/university in Hawaii or the Mainland Full time student taking a minimum (12) credit hours per semester or equivalent US citizen and a legal resident of Hawaii prior to submittal of application
​Ineligibility	Anyone receiving a FULL TUITION scholarship from the school Anyone attending college/university outside the United States Anyone entering a U.S. Military Service Academy Active Rotarians or anyone that has left a Rotary Club within the last calendar year, or their spouse, parent, children, grandchildren, stepchildren, step grandchildren, brother or sister
Application Link	www.hawaiirotaryyouthfoundation.org/apply-now/

Due Date/Time	February 01, 2021  4:00pm Hawaii Time
Name of Scholarship	Hawaii Community Foundation        - ​Please read applications details in full before starting your application
About	The Hawaii Community Foundation helps people make a difference by inspiring the spirit of giving and by investing in people and solutions to benefit every Island community. At the Hawaii Community Foundation, we strive to use both our heads and our hearts to help Hawaii in meaningful and measurable ways. Using the collective wisdom from our network of supporters, we are able to make effective decisions, powered by philanthropic passion, to improve our communities. HCF has over $6 million a year available for scholarships from more than 280 funds to make the road to college - and graduation - possible.
Eligibility	Each scholarship has specific eligibility criteria defined by the donor when the fund is established. General criteria that apply to most scholarships include: Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i Demonstrate financial need Attend an accredited two or four year not for profit institution within the United States as either an undergraduate or graduate student Be a full-time student as determined by your institution Maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA (unless otherwise stated)
Requirements	SAR Report Most recent transcript Personal Statement​
Links	Application details link:    www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/scholarshipfaqs Application link:  hcf.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=544

Due Date/Time	February 5, 2021 by end of school day to College and Career Center, Mr. Nakayama
Name of Scholarship	Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation Scholarship
About	​The Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation, Inc., is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to helping Hawaii students achieve their educational and career goals by providing scholarship opportunities to students in Hawaii and supporting educational initiatives that benefit Hawaii’s youth. Talented entrepreneurs Mamoru and Aiko Takitani, founders of Hawaiian Host, created the Foundation in 1993 to express their appreciation to the local community for its support of their Hawaiian Host products. Since its inception, the Foundation has provided over 2.6 million dollars in scholarships to deserving scholars throughout Hawaii who embody the standards of excellence, innovation and dedication that Mr. and Mrs. Takitani lived by. Born on July 21, 1912 in Yamaguchi, Japan, Mamoru Takitani came to Hawaii in his youth and settled on the island of Maui. In 1936, he married Aiko Uno in Wailuku, Maui. The Takitanis later relocated to Honolulu where Mamoru founded Hawaiian Host – Ellen Dye Candies on January 1, 1960. From its humble beginnings on Waialae Avenue in Kaimuki, where Mr. Takitani sold candy out of his station wagon, the business thrived and moved into new ventures resulting in greater production, expansion into papaya farming and the establishment of retail and restaurant operations. Under Mr. Takitani’s visionary leadership, Hawaiian Host expanded its activities to Los Angeles, Brazil and Japan.
Eligibility	Be a high school senior at an accredited public, private, or parochial high school in Hawaii Possess a strong record of scholastic achievement and potential. Be an active participant in co-curricular, extra-curricular activities. Actively participate in community service endeavors over an extended period of time.  Endeavor to be a candidate for undergraduate acceptance into an accredited or licensed business school, technical school, community college, or four-year college (there are no restrictions on the location of the school or field of study). Not be a relative of any Board Director of the Takitani Foundation.  Demonstrate the need for financial assistance
Links	Application details link:   takitanifoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2021-Information-for-Students-with-rec-forms.pdf ​Application link:  www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=takitani

Due Date/Time	February 15, 2021
Name of Scholarship	Harry McKee Foundation
Eligibility	Residents of Ka'u District ONLY = Miloli'i, Ocean View, Na'alehu, Ka'u High School seniors and current college students who are residents of the District of Ka'u Attend an accredited college full time Full time student  will attend a traditional, fine arts, vocational, technical, apprenticeship or any accredited school
Requirements	Unofficial transcript One letter of recommentation Completed application
Link	mckeescholarshipfoundation.weebly.com/

Due Date/Time	March 31, 2021
Name of Scholarship	The Panthera Edge Konawaena Scholarship
Eligibility	High school senior at Konawaena Accepted and committed to a 4 year college/university in Hawaii or the Mainland It is REQUIRED that the student be enrolled and begin classes in Fall 2021, ie. NO GAP year Pursue a bachelor's degree Answer simple question - financial assistance is needed for tuition, Y or N Ability to demonstrate pursuit of excellence in sholastics, character, extracurricular, and personal life Impress the Selection Committee with your Essay in 2,000-2,500 words Submit complete application/essay no later than March 31st (NO EXCEPTIONS)​
Requirement	Must submit one copy by email to Panthera Edge and one copy to Mr. Nakayama or Ms. Awa
Link	www.pantheraedge.org/the-panthera-edge-kona-scholarship

Due Date/Time	April 2, 2021
Name of Scholarship	Lions Club of Kona   Scholarship Award $500
Eligibility	Konawaena graduating senior or an alumnus of two years Plan to complete a two-year degree or certificate program.  Student may be enroll part time. Extra curricular activities in school and community Attach a summary or photocopy of your activities both in and out of school Inclusive only to activities from grades 9-12  Copy of your transcript or other records of school performance if not a senior
Selection Criteria	30% = Academic Record & Future Goal Statement 30% = School & Extra Curricular Activities 40% = Career Goals & Educational Plans
Link	e-clubhouse.org/sites/konahi/projects.php

Due Date/Time	April 02, 2021
Name of Scholarship	Lions Club of Kona ​Scholarship Award $1000
Eligibility	Konawaena graduating senior Extra curricular activities in school and community Attach a summary or photocopy of your activities both in and out of school Inclusive only to activities from grades 9-12 Copy of your transcript
Selection Criteria	30% = Academic Record & Future Goal Statement 40% = School & Extra Curricular Activities 30% = Career Goals & Educational Plans
Link	e-clubhouse.org/sites/konahi/projects.php

Due Date/Time	April 02, 2021
Name of Scholarship	Lions Club of Kona ​Community Service Scholarship Award $1000
Eligibility	Konawaena graduating senior Extra curricular activities in school and community Attach a summary or photocopy of your activities both in and out of school Inclusive only to activities from grades 9-12 Copy of your transcript
Selection Criteria	25% = Academic Record & Future Goal Statement 50% = School, Community, & Extra Curricular Activities 25% = Career Goals & Educational Plans
Link	e-clubhouse.org/sites/konahi/projects.php​