2021-2022 National and Local Scholarship​​
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Pacific Lutheran University is offering a renewable "Alumni Referral Scholarship" of $1000 to any student accepted into PLU and referred by a PLU graduate.  Additionally, if your parent/legal guardian is a nurse or K-12 educator, at least HALF of your PLU tuition will be covered by PLU-funded scholarships or grants.   Pacific University is offering a renewable $1000 scholarship to any student accepted into Pacific University by attending one of their Senior Preview Days.    Cal Poly is offering a renewable $5000 scholarship to one Big Island high school senior accepted into Cal Poly pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree.

Name of Scholarship	Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
Due Date	October 31, 2021  11:00 am HST
Eligibility Requirements	Eligibility Current high school (or home-schooled) student attending a school in the U.S. (or select DoD schools) who will graduate during the 2021-2022 academic school year U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility Expecting to receive high school diploma during current academic year Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution Able to verify a minimum overall B/3.0 GPA in high school coursework Applicants may not be: Children or grandchildren of current employees, officers, or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions, or subsidiaries. Children or grandchildren of former employees who are currently receiving retirement benefits based on their previous employment with Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions, or subsidiaries. International students (with the exception of students at DoD schools) High school graduates Temporary residents
Application Link	www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

Name of Scholarship	Elks National Foundation - Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Due Date	November 15, 2021
Eligibility	Current high school seniors who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
Application Link	www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm

Name of Scholarship	Dell Scholars
Due Date	December 1, 2021
Eligibility Requirements	Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12 View list of approved CRPs ► Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year  Demonstrate a need for financial assistance Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college Plan to enroll full time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor's degree in the fall directly following high school graduation Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA
Application Link	www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/

Name of Scholarship	AFSCME Family Scholarship
Due Date	December 31, 2021
Eligibility Requirements	At the time of application, 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 For 2022, AFSCME has adopted a test-optional policy. Applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, but the selection committee may consider them. Return complete application with all required documentation postmarked by the December 31 deadline.
Application Link ​	www.afscme.org/member-resources/scholarships/2022-AFSCME-Family-Scholarship-Application.pdf

Name of Scholarship	Kamehameha Scholarships - Na Ho'okama a Pauahi & Ho'okawowo Scholarship
Due Date	January 14, 2022
Eligibility	​Must be of Hawaiian Ancestry Must be a Hawaii resident Demonstrated financial need School choice — Preference will be given to students who enroll at a school that has proven track record of high graduation rates (of 50% or more). Awards may decrease if the choice of school changes. Short answer response Ho'okawowo Eligibility In addition to the above listed eligibility for the Na Ho'okama a Pauahi Scholarship, students must intend to pursue a career in Hawaiian culture-based education​
Application Link	www.ksbe.edu/apply/financial_aid/college_scholarships/ks_college_scholarships/#eligibility

Name of Scholarship	HGEA Charles R. Kendall Scholarship
Due Date	January 18, 2022
Eligibility/Requirements	Awards are available to members and their dependents who are attending or plan to attend on a full- time basis a university, college, community college, vocational or trade school, or pursue other post- high school study HGEA Member must be in good standing for at least one year Financial Need  Academic Achievement  Personal Letter  Recommendations
Application Link	www.hgea.org/benefits-programs/scholarships/

Name of Scholarship	HGEA Russell K. Okata Scholarship
Due Date	January 18, 2022
Eligibility/Requirements	Awards are available to members and their dependents who are attending or plan to attend a community college or vocational, trade or other post-high school study on a full-time basis. 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.​ HGEA Member must be in good standing for at least one year Financial Need  Academic Achievement  Personal Letter  Recommendations
Application Link	www.hgea.org/benefits-programs/scholarships/

Name of Scholarship	APIA Scholarship - Asian and Pacific Islander Americans
Due Date	January 26, 2022     5:00 pm EST
Eligibility Requirements	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 2022. 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 2022-2023 academic year using the Free Application for the Federal Student Aid (FASFA) by early April 2022 Submit one letter of recommendation online
Application Link	apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/

Name of Scholarship	Elks National Foundation - Legacy Awards
Due Date	February 7, 2022
Eligibility/ Requirements	Any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2019, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2019, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2022. Great-grandchildren are not eligible. Must be a high school senior. If the applicant's parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must apply through the parent's Elks Lodge. Legacy Awards may only be applied to accredited US American schools, colleges or universities. (Note: Applicants from Guam, Panama, Puerto Rico and the Philippines may apply Legacy Awards toward schools, colleges or universities in their respective homes.) If you are selected as a 2022 Legacy Awards recipient, you will be required to perform service once a year with an Elks Lodge during the four years you are receiving the scholarship.
Application Link	www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/Legacy.cfm

Name of Scholarship	Hawaii Self Storage
Due Date	February 13, 2022
Eligibility/Requirements	Be a current resident in the State of Hawaii.   Must graduate from a school in the State of Hawaii Must enroll full-time and submit a letter of acceptance into a recognized academic degree program Essay
Application Link	www.hawaiiselfstorage.com/files/scholarship-application-2022.pdf

Name of Scholarship	The Panthera Edge Konawaena Scholarship
Due Date	March 31, 2022
Eligibility/Requirements	Konawaena H/S 2022 graduate Accepted and committed to a 4 year college/university in Hawaii or the mainland REQUIRED to enroll and begin classes in the Fall of 2022. NO GAP YEAR Pursue a bachelor's degree Essay 2000 -2500 words ​See application for additional requirements
Application Link	www.pantheraedge.org/the-panthera-edge-kona-scholarship    ​Paper copy available in the College & Career Center F-219

Name of Scholarship	Hui Okinawa
Due Date	March 31, 2022
Eligibility/Requirements	Resident of the County of Hawaii Attend an accredited two or four year College in the Fall of 2022 List of Involvement and contact with Okinawan culture List of school and community activities High School Transcript Two essays One letter of recommendation
Application	Available in the College and Career Center room F-219

Name of Scholarship	Jack and Otome Miyashiro Scholarship
Due Date	March 31, 2022
Eligibility/Requirements	Resident of the County of Hawaii Two letters of recommendation High School Transcript including SAT and/or ACT test scores List of involvement and contact with Okinawan culture List of school and community activities Photograph (head shot)
Application	Available in the College and Career Center room F-219