2020-2021 National and Local Scholarship​
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Due Date/Time	May 28, 2021
Name of Scholarship	The Lawrence “Uncle Bo” Campos Scholarship Fund
About	Uncle Bo loved getting everyone involved in outrigger canoe racing and always put Hawaii's kids first.  Perpetuating the sport of outrigger canoe paddling was the heart of this wonderfully dedicated man. He knew that by keeping kids on the water, they too would learn the culture and pass it along to the next generation. This scholarship carries his legacy forward.
Eligibility	The Scholarship is open to Hawaii Island graduating seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher, who demonstrated academic achievement, and community participation, and has paddled at the club or high school level in the past three years. In addition to strong academics, the candidate’s merit of active volunteerism and leadership in the school, community, church, and/or employment will be considered.
Requirements	Provide your most recent transcript and SAT and/or ACT scores if available. Include a one page, personal statement reflecting your academic program, future goals, career interests, background experiences, community activities, leadership skills, service to others, employment or other relevant details.  Use the provided Recommendation Letter form and gather at least one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, clergy or community supporter. Provide the other letter from your paddling coach who worked with you in the last three years.  Letter of acceptance from a furthering education institution (university, college, trade school)
Application Link	www.kaiopua.org/publicdocs/2021_UncleBoScholarshipApplication.pdf

Due Date/Time	May 31, 2021
Name of Scholarship	Hawaiian Lodge Free and Accepted Masons
Eligibility / Requirements	Must be classified as a full time high school senior High School Transcript Must consent to an interview if requested (2) letters of recommendations Copy of an acceptance letter or notice from an accredited college or university Copy of parent or guardian's IRS Form 1040 is required to qualify under financial need
Selection Criteria	Academic Promise Extra curricular activities Financial need
Application	​​Available in the College & Career Center (Email Mr. Nakayama or Ms. Awa for application)

Due Date/Time	May 31, 2021
Name of Scholarship	Hui Makaala
About	"Akisamiyo. Warabata ya nun naransa" (Goodness! Children are good for nothing). Okinawan nisei may have occasionally heard the issei express such an opinion. But the founders of Hui Makaala felt that they, the young Japanese-Americans of Okinawan descent, were not nun naran, or good for nothing. They felt capable of playing a significant role in promoting the general welfare of the Okinawan community. So in January 1946 Hui Makaala was formed.   ​Hui Makaala implies an organization ever alert to serve, work, and strive together. The basic goals of the group have been: 1) to foster a better understanding and acceptance of the American way of life, 2) to provide social, recreational and educational activities for members and friends, 3) to assist deserving students in their pursuit of higher education.
Eligibility/Requirements	Essay Extracurricular activities Two references Two letter of recommendation Transcript and SAT/ACT test scores
Application Link	www.huimakaala.org/2021%20hui%20makaala%20scholarship%20app-fillable.pdf

Due Date/Time	June 01, 2021
Name of Scholarship	Big Island Federal Credit Union
Eligibility	​Applicant must be a member in good standing of Big Island FCU. People who live, work or attend school on the island of Hawaii are eligible to join the credit union. Applicants can apply for one division only. A member can win an award only once. Only one scholarship will be awarded per immediate family per year. Two-Year Post-Secondary Division Undergraduate Division Graduate Division
Criteria for selection	​Academic Excellence Personal Achievement Community Involvement Statement of Academic and Career Goals Recommendations
Application Link	www.bigislandfcu.com/scholarship-program

Due Date/Time	June 1, 2021
Name of Scholarship	R.I.S.E. Scholars Award
About	The R.I.S.E. Scholars Award was created to Reward an Individual's Sacrifice & Excellence in improving the health and well-being of their island community.
Requirement	Awards are based on an individual's merit and commitment to serving their community. Submit an essay titled "Working for Change" that describes yourself, examples of how you are working for change in your community, and how this has influenced your career goals (500 words or less). Include a letter of recommendation from a teacher, school faculty member, or community service supervisor Also provide your letter of acceptance from a university, community college, or trade school.
No application	All materials must be post marked or dropped in Aloha Nui's secured mailbox by June 1, 2021.  Mailbox is located by the front door at 69 Lanihuli Street, Hilo, HI.  96720.   **Please provide your full name, phone number, email address and graduating high school.

Due Date/Time	June 30, 2021
Name of Scholarship	Bayer Hawaii Life Sciences Scholarship
About	Bayer strives to put our passion and our best science and people to work to help solve humanity’s pressing challenges: sustaining, feeding and healing a growing world. Every day we live out our mission – Science for a Better Life – in the hopes that we can help society achieve a bold goal: health for all, hunger for none.
Eligibility	Must pursue a post-secondary education in a discipline related to Life Sciences (see application for list of eligible degree programs) Official transcript Extra-curricular activities Narrative (2) letters of recommendation
Application Link	www.bayer.com/en/us/education