2021-2022 National and Local Scholarship
Warning! A word of caution to students and their families seeking scholarships for college. Don't pay for help to find money for college. Families are encouraged to check companies which have made offers by contacting the Better Business Bureau to verify its reputation and if complaints have been made. Please also see: Office of Inspector General for more information on scholarship scams.
To report any case of scholarship fraud, contact the Federal Trade Commission (www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams) or call 1-877-382-4357.
Warning! A word of caution to students and their families seeking scholarships for college. Don't pay for help to find money for college. Families are encouraged to check companies which have made offers by contacting the Better Business Bureau to verify its reputation and if complaints have been made. Please also see: Office of Inspector General for more information on scholarship scams.
To report any case of scholarship fraud, contact the Federal Trade Commission (www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams) or call 1-877-382-4357.
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
2023 UNION PLUS SCHOLARSHIP |
Deadline |
January 31, 2023 7:00 am HST |
Eligibility |
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NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
HAWAII ROTARY YOUTH FOUNDATION |
Deadline |
February 1, 2023
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About |
The Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation (HRYF), was founded by Maurice J. “Sully” Sullivan during his year as the Rotary’s District Governor in Hawaii, 1976-1977. It was Sully’s desire to assist Hawaii’s high school graduates realize their potential by attending a college or university of their choice here in Hawaii or on the mainland United States. He felt that HRYF could be the vehicle to teach our young people about the advantages of the free enterprise system, the basis of our democracy. |
Eligibility & Requirements |
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INELIGIBLE CRITERIA |
You will be ineligible if you are:
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NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
MAMORU AND AIKO TAKITANI FOUNDATION, INC. |
Due date |
February 1, 2023 |
About |
The Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation, Inc. recognizes outstanding students who exemplify the qualities of hard work, high academic achievement, commitment to excellence, and dedication to our community. All high schools accredited by WASC and Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) are invited to nominate one high school senior for a Takitani Scholarship award each year. |
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NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION LEGACY AWARDS |
Deadline |
February 6, 2023 deadline 11:59 pm Pacific Time |
Eligibility |
Legacy Awards provide $4000 scholarships to children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members
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Application Link |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION |
Deadline |
February 15, 2023 by 4:00 pm |
Eligibility |
Over 300 scholarships offered by the Hawaii Community Foundation. Each scholarship has specific eligibility criteria defined by the donor when the fund is established. General criteria that apply to most scholarships include:
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NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
HAWAII SELF STORAGE (10) $1000 scholarships |
Deadline |
February 15, 2023 |
Eligibility |
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Application |
Application available in the College and Career Center room F-219 or click the link below: www.hawaiiselfstorage.com/files/scholarshipapplicationregular.pdf |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
Deadline |
February 15, 2023 5:00pm Pacific Time |
Eligibility |
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Application |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
FUKUNAGA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION |
Deadline |
February 21, 2023 |
About |
The Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation's scholarships are awarded to encourage high school students in the State of Hawaii who intend to have a career in Business to pursue higher education at any accredited four year college or university. |
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NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
HMSA KAIMANA SCHOLARSHIP |
Deadline |
February 24, 2023 @ 4:00 pm |
Description |
The HMSA Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program honors high school seniors and their schools for excellence in academics, athletics, community service, healthy activities, and sportsmanship. |
Eligibility |
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Application Link |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
2023 JORDAN & CARA ODO LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP 2023 CLARA ONISHI EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP **Student can apply for only one of the these scholarships, not both |
Due Date |
February 26, 2023 |
Criteria |
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Requirements |
For the Jordan & Cara Odo Leadership Scholarship
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NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
HFS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
Due date |
February 28, 2023 |
Eligibility |
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Requirements |
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Application |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
WOMEN'S LEAGUE OF CENTRAL UNION CHURCH
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Deadline |
February 28, 2023 |
About |
This scholarship, established by the Central Union Church Women’s League in 1968 and later renamed the fund to honor former Senior Minister Dr. Kenneth O. Rewick, and former CUC Preschool Director Mrs. Doris A. Rewick, is awarded to students from Hawaii who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in any accredited school for undergraduate or graduate college training, or for other specialized training beyond high school. |
Eligibility / Requirements |
The Scholarship Committee shall consider from the following criteria when evaluating candidates:
Only the first 50 completed applications will be reviewed. Central Union Church members and active participants are eligible to receive up to a 10% scoring bonus. |
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NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
HAWAII ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE (HAHPERD) |
Deadline |
February 28, 2023 |
Eligibility |
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NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
OUTRIGGER DUKE KAHANAMOKU FOUNDATION AMBASSADOR OF ALOHA SCHOLARSHIP |
Deadline |
March 1, 2023 |
Eligibility |
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Application link |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
HAWAII SCHOOLS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
Due date |
March 3, 2023 |
Requirements |
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Eligibility |
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Application |
Application available in the College and Career Center room F-219 |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
HAWAII COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
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Deadline |
March 6, 2023 |
About |
Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union is proud to offer ten $3,000 scholarships. For 37 years we have awarded these scholarships to well deserving students who are ready to go out into the world and continue their education. Our online application streamlines the process and allows the applicants to save their work and complete it when they are ready. |
Eligibility Requirements |
Our Scholarships are open to our Hawaii Island communities. You do not have to be a member of Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union. You must meet at least one of the following requirements to be eligible to apply.
1 Recipient must be planning to study in an agriculture-related field. 2 Recipient must be an active Student Credit Union personnel or volunteer. 3 Recipient must be a post-graduate from an Island of Hawaii high school. |
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NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
LIONS CLUB OF KONA MILDRED IMAI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $1000 |
Deadline |
March 10, 2023 |
Eligibility |
Community service & extra curricular activities involvement such as leadership positions, scouting, the arts ex; hula, music, etc
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Selection criteria |
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Application |
Application available in the College & Career Center room F-219 or click link below docs.google.com/document/d/1g4LBvP5cvHk8ePID0q7fT8Mww0YICao3tYY6Prf4ZGk/edit |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
FILIPINO WOMEN'S LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP
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Deadline |
March 11, 2023 |
Eligibility |
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Application Link |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
LIONS CLUB OF KONA ROSE ELFMAN ROSS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $1000 |
Deadline |
March 11, 2023 |
Eligibility |
Outstanding LEO Club member
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Selection criteria |
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Application |
Application available in the College & Career Center room F-219 or click link below docs.google.com/document/d/17aKEz6ZPrezs9PjUFXDbJedo7TkLeZnQYWJxA21r3Y0/edit |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
LIONS CLUB OF KONA GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP $1000 |
Deadline |
March 13, 2023 |
Eligibility |
Academic excellence and involvement in school and extracurricular activities
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Selection criteria |
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Application |
Application available in the College & Career Center room F-219 or click link below docs.google.com/file/d/1xPQazUAdyHxyzVRkxVnzRWztYlCBwz1c/edit?filetype=msword |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
LIONS CLUB OF KONA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD $500 |
Deadline |
March 13, 2023 |
Eligibility |
This scholarship is designed for students who plan to complete a two-year degree or certificate program. Students may be a part time student.
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Selection Criteria |
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Application |
Application available in the College & Career Center room F-219 or click link below docs.google.com/document/d/1wMiZ04scrpLrM6nt9N9hsvXNM8GJYLvkIBKwvexJPXg/edit |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
LIONS CLUB OF KONA COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD $1000 |
Deadline |
March 13, 2023 |
Eligibility |
Community Service involvement
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Selection Criteria |
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Application |
Application available in the College & Career Center room F-219 or click link below e-clubhouse.org/userfiles/3399/file/Community%20Service.pdf |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
THE HORATIO ALGER NATIONAL & STATE SCHOLARSHIP for JUNIORS ONLY |
Deadline |
March 15, 2023 |
About |
The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education and a desire to contribute to society. |
Eligibility |
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Application Link |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
ROTARY CLUB OF KONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION KEN AND MARGE CLEWETT SCHOLARSHIP $2000 per year, renewable each year up to 4 years totaling $8000 |
Deadline |
March 24, 2023 |
Eligibility & Requirements |
We are looking for an individual that has, during high school, placed an emphasis on community service with a sincere desire to attend an accredited post-secondary institution. ie: college, university, community college, vocational or trade school.
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Selection Criteria |
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Application |
Application available in the College & Career Center room F-219 and also online. Click the link below: www.rotaryclubofkona.com |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
ROTARY CLUB OF KONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION JIM AND SIS BEDINGFIELD SCHOLARSHIP $1500 per year, renewable each year up to 4 years totaling $6000 |
Deadline |
March 24, 2023 |
Eligibility & Requirements |
We are looking for a community-minded individual with a sincere desire to attend an accredited post-secondary institution (ie. college, university, community college, vocational or trade school). Recipients mast take a minimum of 3/4 of a full course load and must maintain a 2.5 GPA to remain qualified.
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Selection Criteria |
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Application |
Application available in the College & Career Center room F-219 and also online. Click the link below: www.rotaryclubofkona.com |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
ROTARY CLUB OF KONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION JAMES LIGHTNER SCHOLARSHIP $1000 per year, renewable each year up to 4 years totaling $4000 |
Deadline |
March 24, 2023 |
Eligibility & Requirements |
We are looking for a community-minded individual with a sincere desire to attend an accredited post-secondary institution (ie. college, university, community college, vocational or trade school). Recipients mast take a minimum of 3/4 of a full course load and must maintain a 2.5 GPA to remain qualified.
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Selection Criteria |
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Application |
Application available in the College & Career Center room F-219 and also online. Click the link below: www.rotaryclubofkona.com |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
ROTARY CLUB OF KONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RON & KATHY HAWKES VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP $500 per semester, renewable each semester up to 2 years totaling $2000 |
Deadline |
March 24, 2023 |
Eligibility & Requirements |
We are looking for a community-minded individual with a sincere desire to attend an accredited vocational/trade school.
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Selection Criteria |
Aptitude in the chosen field measured by:
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Application |
Application available in the College & Career Center room F-219 and also online. Click the link below: www.rotaryclubofkona.com |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
ROTARY CLUB OF KONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE - PALAMANUI $500 per semester for 4 semesters totaling $2000 |
Deadline |
March 24, 2023 |
Eligibility & Requirements |
This scholarship is for individuals presently or planning on being enrolled at Hawaii Community College-Palamanui who are working toward their Associate Degree or Associate of Applied Science Degree. Recipients must take a minimum of 12 credits each semester and must maintain a GPA of 2.5 to remain qualified.
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Selection Criteria |
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Application |
Application available in the College & Career Center room F-219 and also online. Click the link below: www.rotaryclubofkona.com |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
THE PANTHERA EDGE KONAWAENA SCHOLARSHIP |
Deadline |
March 30, 2023 |
About |
Studies continually demonstrate that those who receive a bachelor's degree out-perform and out-earn and live longer than those without a bachelor degree. All these factors lead to productive lives with healthier living, opportunities to better educate their children, and opportunities to give back and assist their communities. Often there are struggles that make it difficult for some students to attend a 4 year university. Finances are often a significant hurdle to overcome. The Panthera Edge Foundation understands the importance of hard work and making good choices to prepare for acceptance to a Bachelor Degree Program, in an employable field of endeavor. |
Eligibility |
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Application link |
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VIDEO |
Click the link to hear from previous winners: vimeo.com/unnamedfilms/download/773620999/bfb35a9ba1 |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
BIG ISLAND RETIRED MILITARY ASSOCIATION (BIRMA) MARK ALLEN TRAXLER SCHOLARSHIP |
Due Date |
March 31, 2023 |
Eligibility |
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Requirements |
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NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
HUI OKINAWA |
Deadline |
March 31, 2023 |
About |
Hui Okinawa, a non-profit organization founded to promote, preserve and perpetuate the Okinawa culture, is offering a $1000 scholarship to a qualified graduating senior who will enroll in a 2 or 4 year college for the Fall 2023 semester. |
Requirement |
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Application |
Applications available in the College & Career Classroom F-219 |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KEY WOMEN EDUCATORS DELTA KAPPA GAMMA |
Deadline |
March 31, 2023 |
Eligibility |
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Requirements |
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Application |
Available in the College and Career room F-219 |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
JACK AND OTOME MIYASHIRO SCHOLARSHIP |
Deadline |
March 31, 2023 |
About |
The Jack and Otome Miyashiro Scholarship Fund is awarding a $2000 scholarship to a graduating senior from the State of Hawaii Department of Education high school who will be attending an accredited 2 or 4 year college in the Fall of 2023. |
Requirement |
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Application |
Application available in the College and Career Classroom F-219 |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
BAYER HAWAII LIFE SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP |
Deadline |
April 1, 2023 |
Eligibility |
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Requirements |
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Application |
Application available in the College and Career Center room F-219 or www.bayer.com/sites/default/files/Bayer%20Hawaii%20Scholarship%20APPLICATION_2023.pdf |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN - KONA BRANCH (2) or more $2000 scholarships |
Deadline |
April 1, 2023 |
Eligibility |
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Requirements |
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Application |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN - KONA BRANCH HCC PALAMANUI (2) $1000 scholarships |
Deadline |
April 1, 2023 |
Eligibility |
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Requirements |
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NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
SANDRA TAOSAKA FUTURE TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP $500 Scholarship (2 available each year) |
Deadline |
April 7, 2023 |
Eligibility |
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Requirements |
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Application |
Application can be found in the College & Career Center room F-219 or click the link below: www.konawaenafoundation.org/uploads/1/3/3/1/133154817/taosaka_teacher_scholarship_-_2023.pdf |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
KONAWAENA FOUNDATION COL. ELLISON S. ONIZUKA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $2500 Scholarship Award |
Deadline |
April 26, 2023 by 4:00 pm |
Eligibility |
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Requirements |
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Application |
Available in the College and Career Center room F-219 or click the link below: www.konawaenafoundation.org/uploads/1/3/3/1/133154817/kf_scholarship_ap_--_onizuka_2023.pdf |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
KONAWAENA FOUNDATION KIA'I KONAWAENA HAWAIIAN STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP $4000 Scholarship Award |
Deadline |
April 26, 2023 by 4:00 pm |
Eligibility |
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Requirements |
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Application |
Available in the College and Career Center room F-219 |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
KONAWAENA FOUNDATION ART SCHOLARSHIP $4000 Scholarship Award |
Deadline |
April 26, 2023 by 4:00 pm |
Eligibility |
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Requirements |
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Application |
Available in the College and Career Center room F-219 or click on the link below: www.konawaenafoundation.org/uploads/1/3/3/1/133154817/kf_scholarship_ap_2023_-__art.pdf |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
KONAWAENA FOUNDATION ENGLISH SCHOLARSHIP $4000 Scholarship Award |
Deadline |
April 26, 2023 by 4:00 pm |
Eligibility |
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Requirements |
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Application |
Available in the College and Career Center room F-219 or click on the link below: www.konawaenafoundation.org/uploads/1/3/3/1/133154817/kf_scholarship_ap_2023_-__english.pdf |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
ALPHA DELTA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP (ADK) |
Deadline |
April 30, 2023 |
About |
Alpha Delta Kappa is an international honorary organization of women educators dedicated to educational excellence, altruism and world understanding. |
Eligibility |
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Requirements |
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Application |
Available in the College and Career room F-219 |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
ELIZABETH LOUISE RAMSEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP |
Deadline |
April 30, 2023 |
About |
This scholarship has been established in loving memory of Elizabeth, beloved daughter of Carl and Deborah, graduate of Konawaena High School and the West Hawaii Explorations Academy. It provides deserving students a head start in their college careers, and is intended to further the ideals that represented Elizabeth's deepest beliefs. |
Requirements |
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Application |
Application available in the College and Career Classroom F-219 |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
HIJJ KIMONO SCHOLARSHIP |
Deadline |
May 01, 2023 |
Eligibility |
The HIJJ Kimono Scholarship is a merit based award for graduating high school student in the State of Hawaii that has participated in a Grappling Art with a preference in Brazilian JiuJitsu for a minimum of 2 years at the high school age level
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Requirements |
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Application |
Application available in the College & Career Classroom F-219 |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
TANTE & ARACELI URBAN FOUNDATION CULINARY ART SCHOLARSHIP $2000 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD |
Deadline |
May 02, 2023 |
Eligibility |
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Requirements |
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Application |
Application available in the College and Career Center room F-219 |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
TANTE & ARACELI URBAN FOUNDATION ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP $1000 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD |
Due date |
May 02, 2023 |
Eligibility |
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Requirements |
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Application |
Application available in the College & Career Center room F-219 |
NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP |
PB & J FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP |
Deadline |
May 31, 2023 |
Eligibility |
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Application |