Scholarship Information - Saint Louis School

Brother James Dods, S.M. 

jdods@saintlouishawaii.org 

“Thinking outside the Box!”

Scholarship Information 

Saint Louis School Counseling Center 

Brother Jim Dods, S.M. 

(The following Information is available in the College Counseling Office. This 

listing was updated August 20, 2009. Please note: Deadlines are approximate 

estimates. Brother Jim Dods, S.M.) 

A 

AFCEA – Armed Forces Command and Electronics Association 

Deadline: June 14 

Selection Criteria: Major in Computer Science, Information 

technology, Engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics. SAT or ACT 

testing; SAT Achievement in Math and Science, Activities, High School 

Grades, 2 letters of recommendation. 

Amount: $2000 

Contact: College Counselor or Chairman, Scholarships Committee, 

P.O. Box 31156, Honolulu, HI 96820, phone (808) 864-5098. 

Additional information on website: www.afceahi.org 

Aiea General Hospital Association -- 

Deadline: March 1 

Selection Criteria: Resident of Leeward, Oahu. Plan to major in a 

health related field. 

Amount Varies. 

For application: Contact Hawaii Community Foundation, 900 Fort 

Street Mall, Suite 1300, Honolulu, HI 96813 – 

www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org 

Airline Pilots Association Scholarship – 

Deadline: On file in Wash. D.C. by April 1 

Selection Criteria: Son/daughter of medically retired, long-term 

disabled or deceased pilot members of the Airline Pilots Association. 

Amount: $3000 renewable. 

For application: Contact: Airline Pilots Association, 1625 Mass. 

Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC, 20036 

American Business Women Association Scholarship— 


Selection Criteria: Resident of Hawaii living in Windward Oahu; 

Grades, activities, financial need. 

Amount: $500 to educational institution. 

For Application: Charlie Bowers, Chapter: Ulupono Charter Chapter, 

1236 Ulunahele Street Kailua, Hawaii, 96734 

American Savings Scholarship -- 

Deadline February 28 th 

Selection Criteria: Grades, leadership, Good character, financial 

need. Recipient must attend Chaminade University, BYU-Hawaii, 

Hawaii Pacific University or any school in the UH system. 

Amount: $3000 

For Application: Contact any American Savings Bank

American Society of Military Comptrollers—Aloha Chapter National 

Scholarship– 

Deadline: February 28 th 

Selection Criteria: 3.5+ GPA, Major in Business Related Area, 

including public administration, and/or computer science. 

Amount: $2,500 -- $4,000 

Contact: ASMC-Aloha Chapter, Attn: Scholarships/Awards Committee, 

P.O. Box 161204, Honolulu, HI 96816-0926. Karen Nakama – (808) 

472-7905 

Associated Chinese University Women Scholarship— 


Selection Criteria: Open to full-time undergraduates of accredited 

American Universities and four-year colleges; Applicants must be of 

Chinese or part-Chinese ancestry; U. S. Citizens or permanent 

residents of the State of Hawaii. Based upon scholastic achievement, 

character, extra-curricular activities, school and/or community service 

and financial need. Minimum cumulative GPA or 3.5 and a personal 

interview may be required. 

Amount: $1,500 (5) 

Applications: Include tax/financial forms, Official SAT scores and two 

sealed letters of recommendations. Contact: ACUW Scholarship 

Committee, c/o Mrs. Cora Haberman, 1109 Davenport St. # 2, 

Honolulu, HI 96822 

AXA – Outstanding Achievement Scholarship -- 

Deadline: December 15 th 

Selection Criteria: (In association with U.S. News and World Report) 

Special Scholarships of $10,000 and $25,000 are designated to a 

representative from each state. Must be a US citizen or legal resident; 

planning to enroll in a 2 year or four year college or university in the 

fall, demonstrate in detail an outstanding achievement in a nonacademic 

activity or project; complete transcript and application form 

with an appraisal supported by an adult professional who is not related 

to the applicant. 

Application to: AXA Achievement Scholarship, Scholarship 

Management Services, Scholarship America, 1505 Riverview Road, 

P.O. Box 297, Saint Peter, MN 56082 (Local Contact: David J. 

O’Connor, VP Northwest Division AXA Advisors, 1001 Bishop Street, 

Puahi Tower, Suite 1450, Honolulu, 96813, (808) 538-1048 or 

www.davido’connor@axa-advisors.com 

AXA- (Community Achievement Scholarship) – 


Selection Criteria: (Local) Outstanding Achievement in School, 

Community or Work activity or project (non-academic) 

Amount $2000. 

Contact: Local Contact: David J. O’Connor, VP Northwest Division AXA 

Advisors, 1001 Bishop Street, Puahi Tower, Suite 1450, Honolulu, 

96813, (808) 538-1048 or www.davidoconnor@axa-advisors.com

B 

Boston University Scholarship Program: 

Deadline: December 1 st 

Selection Criteria: Trustee Scholarships to Boston University— 

student needs to apply. Demonstrate gifted in studies, nomination 

from school, essay and application. Top 2 % of class, 

Amount: Renewable full undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees. 

Contact: Associate Director of Admissions, Boston University, 121 Bay 

State Road, Boston, Massachusetts 02215 

Ron Brown Scholar Program 

Deadline: November 15- Final Deadline: January 9 

Selection Criteria: The Ron Brown Scholar Program is a national 

program that awards scholarships to academically talented, highly 

motivated African American high school seniors who intend to pursue 

undergraduate degrees full time. Applicants must be US citizens or 

permanent residents. The Council on African American Affairs, Inc 

funded entirely by CAP Charitable Foundation is a foundation dedicated 

to education, the arts, and the environment. 

Amount: $10,000 annually. 

Contact: for applications: Ms. Fran Hardey, Executive Assistant, Ron 

Brown Scholar Program, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206, Charlottesville, 

VA 22901 phone: 434-964-1588 or email: franh@ronbrown.org or 

website: www.ronbrown.org 

Burger King Scholars Scholarship – One Nomination – 

Deadline: December 15 th 

Selection Criteria: Cumulative GPA or 2.5 or higher; demonstrate 

financial need; any work experiences that average 15 hours a week; 

plan to enroll in a two or four year college or university or technical 

school, Letters of recommendations. 

Amount: $1,000 (2000 awards) 

Contact: Burger King/McLamore Foundation. Burger King Scholars 

Program-US, Scholarship Management Services, Scholarship America, 

One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297, Saint Peter, MN 56082 

Robert C. Byrd Scholarship – 

Deadline: March 12 th 

Criteria: U.S. Citizen or national, or permanent and legal resident of 

Hawaii, GPA of 3.3+, SAT Combined Scores of 1270+ or ACT Score of 

29+; school and community activities. 

Amount: $1,500 per year for four years of undergraduate studies at 

any institution of higher education eligible to participate in the 

program. Forms will become available through counseling office.

C 

CATRALA—Hawaii Scholarships -- 

Deadline: April 12 th 

Criteria: Completed and signed application, brief essay (1 page), two 

letters of recommendation, copy of 2003 or 2004 federal income tax 

return, copy of current transcript with cumulative GPA, two 3X5 color 

photographs, preferably senior portrait. Demonstrate financial need, 

2.5+ GPA, Resident of Hawaii. 

Amount: $2000 

Contact: CATRALA-Hawaii Scholarship Committee, 98-1704 C 

Kaahumanu Street, Pearl City, HI 96782 

Chinese Catholic Club Scholarship— 

Deadline: June 1 st 

Criteria: Must be a Hawaii resident; must be part-Chinese; have a 

minimum GPA or 3.0; must be in financial need; 2 letters of 

recommendation, high school transcript, listing of active community 

service with organization. Can be applied either to University of 

Hawaii, Manoa or Chaminade University. (Through the generosity of 

the late Mr. & Mrs. Richard K.W. Tom.) 

Amount: $1000 renewable. 

Contact: Larry Lee at (808) 487-8229 or Marianne Lum at (808) 382- 

6848. Applications submitted to Chinese Catholic Club of Honolulu, Ms. 

Marianne Lum, 1518 Haku Street, Honolulu, HI 96819 

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarships--- 

Deadline: October 31 st 

Criteria: 2 Year Institutions: residents, demonstrate academic success 

with a minimum of 2.5 GPA, must have 100 hours of community 

service within the previous 12 months validated by their college 

nominator, planning to enroll at least a two-year institution, may not 

be children of Coca-Cola employees. 

Amount: $1000 

Contact: financial aid office of two-year colleges to see if they meet 

the eligibility requirements. 

National Scholars Awards are given to those who qualify over four 

years: $20,000 or on a regional basis: ($4000) Selection Criteria 

depends on grades and leadership in school and community activities. 

Contact: www.coca-colascholars.org 

College Board Notifications: 

Notifications: http://www.collegeboard.com/meetings 

College Board College Search: www.collegeboard.com

D 

Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship – 

Deadline: February 15 

Criteria: Follow student application provided by the DAR. Eligibility: 

US citizen, good grades, recommendations. Student will be accepted 

into an accredited university or college and major in American History. 

Amount: $2000 renewable 

Contact: Daughters of the American Revolution, Aloha Chapter, State 

Scholarship Chairman, c/o Miss Katherine Johnson, 3512 Pahoa 

Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816 

University of Dayton: Marianist Leadership Scholarship – 

Deadline: February 1 st 

Criteria: Offered to students from Marianist schools in the United 

States. Demonstrate academic ability of at least 3.0+ and who qualify 

for entrance into the University of Dayton; UD is especially interested 

in students who have demonstrated Marianist values—service to 

community, church and/or school. This should include an essay 

regarding the above and a letter of recommendation from a school 

counselor or activity advisor. 

Contact: Marianist Leadership Scholarship Award Committee: 

Application: http://admissions,udayton.edu/finaid/scholarship_first.asp 

or consult file cabinet for more information. 

E 

Elks National Foundation Scholarships -- 

Deadline: January 8 th 

Criteria: The Honolulu lodge is associated with the San Francisco 

lodge. Applicants will be judged on high grade point averages (3.3+), 

SAT or ACT scores, school profile of activities, offices, awards, essay, 

letters of recommendation. The student candidates should work with 

College/Counselor in preparing special portfolio for the Elks Club. 

Amount: Awards range from: $1000 a year to $15,000. 

Contact: Dr. James Henry Hutchings, PhD. AIA –Honolulu Lodge #616 

Scholarship Chairperson, 2933 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, 96815- 

4643. (808-923-5525) or fax: 808-923-1726. Obtain application 

forms from: www.elks.org. Contact local: www.che elks.org 

Executive Women International Annual Scholarship Program 

Deadline January 23rd EWISP****(JUNIOR Scholarship Award) 

Criteria: Open to high School juniors who will be pursuing a four yr. 

degree in any business or professional field of study. Each high school 

should select one student to participate in the chapter competition. 

EWI supplies: instructions checklist, application form, biographical 

questionnaire, essay form; secondary school report, two 

recommendation forms.

Amounts: (Chapter competition: $5000, $3000, $2000 and $1000 to 

next three finalists.). Final Competition: $10,000, $6000, $4,000 and 

$2000 @ to next five finalists. 

Contact: Honolulu Chapter (EWISP)—Sherilyn K. Tamayose at (808)- 

525-8827 

F 

Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii Scholarship (FCCH): 

Deadline: Feb. 26 th 

Criteria: Open to students who are involved with and who seek to 

perpetuate the Filipino culture. Applicant must be a Hawaii resident, 

possess a 3.5+ GPA, be accepted at an accredited post secondary US 

community, four year college or university, listing of community and 

school activities, short essay and financial form to indicate need 

(optional). 

Amount: five awards of $1000 to $1500. 

Contact: Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, at (808) 843-0322 

or Fax: (808) 847-6089 or email: FCCH@aloha.net 

FM-AM Scholarship (Music Programs at UH) 


Criteria: Qualify for entrance to the University of Hawaii at Manoa, 

have at least a 3.0+ GPA, intend to major in Music at UHM. 

Amount: Tuition at UHM 

Contact: Chairperson, Scholarship Committee, Music Department – 

University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2411 Dole Street, Honolulu, HI 96822 

Food and Agricultural Science & Technology Scholarship (UH Manoa) 

Deadline: May 15 th . 

Criteria: Offered to student of Hawaiian ancestry entering the college 

of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources at. UH. Major in Animal 

Sciences, Apparel Product design, bioengineering, family resources, 

food sciences and human nutrition, natural resources and 

environmental management, plant and environmental biotechnology, 

plant and environmental protection sciences, tropical plant and soil 

sciences. 

Amount: $3,500 

Contact: Allene Chun, Student Services Specialist, CTAHR Academic 

and Student Affairs Office, FAST Track Program, 3050 Maile Way, 

Gilmore 210, Honolulu, HI 96822 

Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation: (Business Related Majors): 

Deadline: Feb. 15 th 

Criteria: GPA of 3.0+ SAT/ACT scores, encourage students in State to 

pursue higher education in Business at any accredited four-year 

college or university. At least 12-16 scholarships are available and 

renewable. The intent is bringing ones expertise back to the islands in 

some career in business or economics. Financial need is taken into 

account, leadership qualities. Semifinalists are interviewed. 

Amount: $2,500 annually.

Contact: Sandy Wong, Scholarship Administrator, The Fukunaga 

Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 2788, Honolulu, HI 96803 at (808) 

521-6511 or email address at: sandyw@servco.com 

Fun Factory/University of Hawaii Scholarships: 

Deadline: on the forms 

Criteria: Each award provides a $1000 stipend plus full tuition 

waiver. Fun Factory scholars may attend any campus of the University 

of Hawaii. Eligibility: admittance as a classified full time first year 

student in fall semester, a 3.5 GPA cumulative or better, SAT/ACT 

scores; class rank, bona fide Hawaii State resident. Financial need is 

not a selection criterion so FAFSA is not required. However students 

are advised to complete the FAFSA so that they may be considered for 

other awards. 

Contact: Go to SEED Website: www.hawaii.edu/diversity for forms 

and instructions. 

G 

Gates Millennium Scholars: 

Deadline January 15 th 

Criteria: Students are eligible if they are African-American, American 

Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic 

American; citizen/legal permanent resident or national of the United 

States; possessing a cumulative GPA of 3.3+; will be entering a U.S. 

accredited college or university full time; demonstrated leadership 

ability in community service, extracurricular activities and meet the 

Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. 

Contact: Gates Millennium Scholars, P.O. Box 1434, Alexandria, 

Virginia 22313 – toll-free phone: 1-877-690GMSP (4677) or visiting 

the GMS Website at: www.gmsp.org Faxes will not be accepted. 

Janice and Ben Gromet Fund for Disadvantaged Children 

Deadline: October 29 th 

Criteria: for students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds with 

a cumulative GPA of 3.0 enrollment in a four year college or university. 

Amount: $1,500 annually for attendance at Hawaii university and 

$5,000 annually for those attending mainland universities. Submission 

of personal statement, two letters of recommendation, high school 

transcript, SAT and PSAT scores; copy of families last years federal tax 

forms. 

Contact: Lynn Haff or Sung Wong at 528-4788 or to Janice and Ben 

Gromet Fund for Disadvantaged Children, 1188 Bishop Street, Ste. 

2701, Honolulu, HI 96813. Phone: (808) 528-4788 or email: 

info@gromet.org 

H 

Bernard C. Harris Memorial Scholarship: 

th (Local earlier) 


Criteria: Offered to Catholic High School seniors nationwide. One 

candidate is selected by Guidance Department among all the

submissions. There is a minimum GPA of 3.0+, the completed form, 

transcript and recommendation letters, short essay topic. Submission 

of materials is March 12 th . 

Amount: $1,000. 

Contact: visit website: www.bharrispub.com/scholarship or send 

email to: scholarship@bcharrispub.com Download any materials 

needed. Send final candidate’s forms to: Bernard C. Harris Scholarship 

Program, 2500 Westchester Avenue, Suite 400, Purchase, NY 10577 

HAHPERD Scholarships for those interested in Teaching Health, PE, 

etc. 

Deadline: TBA 

Criteria: Hawaii Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation 

and Dance (HAHPERD) search for college bound students interested in 

fields of teaching health, physical education, dance or recreational 

leadership. They provide scholarships for college students 

(undergraduates and graduate as well.) 

Amount: Not indicated 

Contact: Jewel Toyama, the HAHPERD Scholarship Chairperson, 

Hanahau’oli School, 1922 Makiki Street, Honolulu, HI 96822 ph. (808) 

949-6461; Fax: (808) 941-2216. Email: jtoyama@hanahauoli.org 

(Applications will be mailed in early November.) 

Harriet Bouslog Labor Scholarship (ILWU) 

Deadline: April 1 st 

Criteria: must attend the University of Hawaii, Manoa or Hilo. Be a 

child or grandchild of a member of an ILWU member or retiree. 

Resident of Hawaii, respond to a series of essay questions on unions 

and the ILWU; submit application forms and activities and a personal 

reference and a transcript at the end of the senior year. 


Contact: ILWU Division Director on Oahu at 949-4161 

Hawaii Community Foundation Scholarships for HCC and KCC: 

Deadline: July 1 st 

Criteria: This is a vocational education scholarship for a Hawaii 

resident planning to enroll full time at Hawaii Community College or 

Kapiolani Community College. There is currently no requirement for 

GPA or financial need. 

Contact: Hawaii Community Foundation at 

www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org 

Hawaii Community Foundation Scholarships (85) 

Deadline: March 1 st 

Selection Criteria: Varies with the scholarship. Apply directly on-line 

at www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org pick up brochures in the 

College Center or contact Brother Jim in College Counseling office.

Hawaii Educational Association (HEA) Scholarships: 

Deadline: April 1 st 

Selection Criteria: Applicant must be the child of an HEA member; 

GPA and school and community activities; Application form, three 

letters of recommendation and financial aid form. 

Amount: $1000 

Contact: George Kagehiro, Chair, HEA Scholarship Committee, 1649 

Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96826; (808) 949-6657, Fax (808) 

944-2032 or email: hea.office@heaed.com 

Hawai’i Pacific University Annual High School Writing Awards 

Competition 

Deadline: January 15 th (Open to Juniors and Seniors) 

Criteria: This is an essay contest and the theme is set each year. 

Essays should be neatly typed and no more than 5 pages doublespaced. 

Judged on originality, analysis, vocabulary and syntax and 

one’s ability to defend a thesis. 

Amount: $500, $300, and $200. 

Contact: Director of Scholarships and Honors Programs, Hawaii Pacific 

University, 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 210A, Honolulu, HI 96813 

Hawaii Joint Apprenticeship Committee for the Sheet Metal Industry: 

Criteria: The sheet metal industry of Hawaii offer 12 scholarships 

annually for the Honolulu Community College sheet metal and plastic 

technology program. Scholarships cover payment of tuition and 

student fees and the purchase of books towards a sheet metal and 

plastic technology one-year certification. 

Contact: Training Coordinator, 1405 North King Street, 4 th Floor, 

Honolulu, HI 96817 – phone: 841-6106; Fax 841-1842 

Hawaii Society of Professional Engineers—Scholarships 


Criteria: This scholarship is intended to assist deserving 

students from Hawaii in attaining their baccalaureate 

engineering degree. Resident of Hawaii or graduate of Hawaii high 

schools, academic merit shown in a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher at 

time of application. Submission of official high school transcript; at 

least two recommendations from high school counselors and/or 

teachers; some degree of financial need, however, not necessarily 

defined by federal guidelines, demonstrated leadership and 

participation in extracurricular and community service activities. 

Amount: Minimum of $500+ amount depends on the pool of 

applicants to be awarded annually. 

Contact: Scholarship Selection Committee, Hawaii Society of 

Professional Engineers, c/o Scott Seu, Hawaii Electric Company, Inc., 

P.O. Box 2750, Honolulu, Hawaii 96840 

Hawaii Union Builders Foundation Scholarships 


Criteria: Any student graduating from an Oahu public or private 

school that has lived in Hawaii at least 5 years. Academics, financial

need, community involvement, special awards and honors including 

athletic achievement, evidence of personal motivation. Additional 

points will be awarded to applicants whose parent is a member of a 

union that is affiliated with the HUB Foundation. 

Amount: ten $1,000 scholarships to continue studying at an 

accredited 2 or 4-year college or technical school. 

Contact: Hawaii Union Builders Foundation (HUB), 1109 Bethel Street, 

Lower Level, Honolulu, HI 96813; phone: (808) 538-1505 

Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union Scholarship 


Criteria: Applicants must be primary members with their own 

HawaiiUSA FCU account number for a minimum of one year prior to 

the application deadline; academic selection based on transcript; 

based on leadership and/or school activities, honors and awards, 2 

letters of recommendation, financial need: 

Amount: 10 awards of $1,000 for graduating high school seniors 

planning to attend two or four year colleges. 

Contact: Mailed to HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union, Attn: Scholarship 

Committee, 1226 College Walk, Honolulu, HI 96817-3995 

Honolulu Community College – Tuition Waivers 

Deadline: April 15 

Criteria: Counselor may nominate seniors that school recognizes as 

outstanding or promising and who plan to take at least 6 or units at 

Honolulu Community College—it covers the cost of resident tuition up 

to 15 credits. The Ngo Wong Loo and Man Kwong Loo Memorial 

Scholarship is for full time tuition and renewable if the candidate 

achieves at least a C+ average. 

Contact: Grace Funai, Counselor—Hawaii Community College, 874 

Dillingham Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96817 at phone: (808) 845-9129 

Heald College Scholarships 


Criteria: Applicant must be a senior and have earned a 3.0 grade 

point average for the first quarter. To obtain an application visit 

website: www.heald.edu. The competition will be held in March. 

Amount: Seven merit scholarships of $13,200 and fourteen 

scholarships valued at $3,600. 

Contact: Heald College, 1500 Kapiolani Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96814, 

phone: (808)-955-0530 

R.W. Holden Scholarships (Hawaii Hotel Industry Foundation) 

Deadline: July 1 

Criteria: Applicants need a 3.0+ GPA and major in Hotel Management 

or Travel Industry Management. 

Amount: Five awards of $500 

Contact: Hawaii Hotel Industry Foundation, R.W. Holden Scholarship 

Committee, 2250 Kalakaua Avenue, #404-4, Honolulu, HI 96816. 

Phone: (808)-923-0407

Honolulu Police Community Scholarship Foundation 


Criteria: Two scholarships are awarded to a dependent of a resident 

family of the City and County of Honolulu and two scholarships are 

awarded to a dependent of an employee of the Honolulu Police 

Department. The recipient may receive $500 each semester for 

four years for a total of $4000 provided that the recipient maintains 

a full-time status in a program for a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited 

college or university in the United States and maintains at least a 2.5 

grade point average (based on a 4.0). If the recipient falls below the 

criteria, he/she must agree to repay the scholarship grant for that 

academic year. 

Contact: Application forms may be obtained from the HPCF Office 

located on: 1537 Young Street, Suite 200, Honolulu, HI 96873 – phone 

(808) 9423873 

Horatio Alger Scholarships 

Deadline: October 15 

Criteria: The Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program will award a 

total of $1Mil. Will provide 100 high school students around the 

country a $10,000 scholarship to attend any college or university in 

the United States. These scholarships target students who have 

overcome adversity and who display outstanding community and 

public service, academic achievement and significant financial need. 

Contact: log on to: www.horatioalger.org/scholarships 

Hui Makaala 


Criteria: Hui Makaala is a non-profit organization organized to foster 

an appreciation of Okinawan Culture. The Organization offers tuition 

scholarships to qualified students who demonstrate scholastic 

excellence, community involvement and financial need. These 

scholarships are available to high school seniors who plan to attend an 

accredited college or university. Judging is based upon academic 

achievement as shown by indicators as GPA, class rank, SAT Scores 

found on the transcript; character and motivation as indicated by the 

applicants personal essay and two (2) letters of recommendations 

from teachers and employers; financial need as indicated by disclosure 

of parental income on the application form and/or as indicated in 

applicants essay. Amount: Varies 

Contact: Gary Nako, Chairperson Hui Makaala Scholarship Selection 

Committee, P.O. Box 2604, Honolulu, HI 96803 or at 

nako.gary@verizon.net or obtain applications from HUOA website: 

www.huoa.org

I 

David S. Ishii Foundation (Members of Golf Team) 

Deadline: May 1 

Criteria: The Ishii foundation awards 2 college scholarships to high 

school senior boys who are currently on their school’s golf team and 

are planning to attend college in the Fall, have at least a 2.0+ grade 

point average and financial need. 

Amount: $2000 

Contact: Mr. Dayton Asato, Scholarship Committee Chairman, David 

S. Ishii Foundation, P.O. Box 2227, Aiea, Hawaii 96701; phone (808) 

487-3317 or email: 

dishiious@aol.com for applications. 

K 

Hawaii Korean Chamber of Commerce Scholarship 


Criteria: The Hawaii Korean Chamber of Commerce offers annually a 

scholarship to outstanding students who are enrolled or will be 

enrolled full-time in an accredited 4-year college. The scholarship is 

aimed at those civic-minded individuals who have a commitment to 

serve the needs of the immediate community and society at large. 

Minimum criteria: 50% or more of Korean ancestry, Hawaii resident, 

college bound graduating senior. Personal data form includes student 

and community activities, financial statement, scholastic data, 200- 

500 word essay, 2 personal references. 

Amount: Three $1,000 scholarships 

Contact: Hawaii Korean Chamber of Commerce Scholarship 

Committee, c/o Daniel J. Y. Pyun, 1188 Bishop Street, Suite 811, 

Honolulu, HI 96813, phone: (808) 526-o999 or fax: 599-8622 or 

download application at website: www.hkccweb.org 

Ka’awa Community Resident Scholarship 


Criteria: Student should be a resident of Ka’awa. Possess at least a 

2.0+ GPA. 

Contact: Scholarships—Hawaii Community Foundation, 900 Fort 

Street Mall, Suite 1300, Honolulu, HI 96813, (808) 566-5570 

Kaimuki Business and Professional Association Scholarship 


Criteria: This scholarship is open to seniors who plan to attend 

college, vocational or business school. The school nominates usually 

two seniors. Student need not reside in the Kaimuki district. (Must be 

students from Kaimuki High School, Sacred Hearts Academy, Saint 

Louis High, or Kalani. Nominated by high school principal, not 

presently receiving any other scholarships at the time of the 

application, a good citizen, application form contains three short 

essays. 

Amount: $1,000

Contact: John Steelquest, Scholarship Committee Chairman for 

President Doug Ewalt, KBPA Kaimuki Business and Professional 

Association, P.O. Box 10187, Honolulu, HI 96816, or fax 734-1208. 

Email: jsteelquest@chaminade.edu 

Ke Alii Puahi Foundation College Financial Aid Scholarship 


Criteria: To obtain a KAPF Scholarship application please call: 1-808- 

842-8216 or be of Hawaiian ancestry, be enrolled as a full-time 

student in a college or university, have at least a cumulative GPA of 

2.5+ and demonstrate academic and leadership potential. 

Amount: varies according to need 

Contact: Documents and inquiries may be directed to Cyr Pakele, c/o 

Kamehameha Schools, 2210 Girls Road, Boarding Office, Honolulu, HI 

96817 or by email: cyrpakele@ksbe.edu 

Edwin M. Kuniyaki Memorial Scholarship 


Criteria: Hawaii Schools Federal Credit Union offers this scholarship 

and to be eligible the applicant must be a member of the Hawaii 

Schools Federal Credit Union at least a year prior to the application. Be 

accepted to an accredited college or university in the US—maintained 

a 3.0+ GPA, a scholastic record of intellectual promise. Application 

requires an essay, transcript, high school background report and two 

letters of recommendation. 

Amount: $1000 

Contact: Hawaii Schools Federal Credit Union, 233 South Vineyard 

Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, 808-521-0302 or fax: 538-3231 or 

www.HawaiiSchoolsFCU.org 

L 

Liko A’e Native Hawaiian Scholarship 


Criteria: This a new Native Hawaiian Scholarship Program 

administered by Maui Community College that provides funding for 

Hawaiian students pursuing college degrees in Hawaii or on the US 

continent. It has two goals: Increase the enrollment of Native 

Hawaiians pursuing and completing post secondary degrees and 

increasing the number of Native Hawaiian teachers, especially in small 

rural communities with large concentrations of Native Hawaiians. Be 

Hawaiian, a US Citizen, have a high school diploma, enrolled in a 

degree awarding program in an accredited two-year or four-year 

degree awarding institutions; demonstrate financial need with at least 

a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Essay questions are in the 

brochure. 

Contact: www.likoae.org

Ngo-Wong Loo and Man Kwong Loo Memorial Scholarship 


Criteria: First year student with a minimum GPA of C+, admitted to 

Honolulu Community College in a degree seeking program, full time 

enrollment for fall and spring semesters, resident tuition status, 

potential for success based on academic and good moral character, 

financial need as determined by application for financial aid at HCC, 

transcript submission. 

Contact: Honolulu Community College, Admissions and Counseling 

Office, 874 Dillingham Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96817 

M 

Making College Count Scholarship 


Criteria: School schedules a session on Making College Count, which 

the students attend. Students can visit website: 

www.makingitcount.com/scholarship to download the application, 

which will include writing an essay on how the student demonstrated 

the “winning characteristics throughout the school. 

Market City Shopping Center Scholarship 


Criteria: Market City Foundation awards scholarships each year to 

honor and acknowledge the outstanding achievements of high school 

seniors. Students must be academically well rounded, active in 

extracurricular activities and involved in community organizations. 

Selection may also be based on personal interviews. Requirements: 

minimum GPA of 3.0+, completed Market City application, enrolled as 

a full-time student at the UH or a four year accredited college or 

university for the fall semester following graduation from high school. 

Market City employees, owners, or immediate family members are not 

eligible for these scholarships. There is a financial statement, a letter 

from the applicant, letters of recommendation and a copy of the high 

school transcript with SAT scores. 


Contact: Counselor or Market City, Limited, 2919 Kapiolani Boulevard, 

Honolulu, HI 96826-3503 –Attention: Scholarship-Market City 

Foundation.

Mercedes-Benz USA Scholarships 


Criteria: graduating senior from a high school in the United States, 

with a cumulative average of 3.0+, student is the first generation in 

family to attend college; no other member of the immediate family 

(parents, siblings, grandparents) has pursued post-secondary 

education or graduated from college, planning to enroll in an 

accredited two-or four-year college, university or vocational-technical 

school in the US. 


Contact: for additional information and an application: 

www.MBUSA.com/drivefuture 

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National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences 

Deadline: December 8 

Criteria: Student submits in writing creative works (any 

communications-oriented projects involved during the last four years 

via videotape cable access channels, motion picture films, 

photographic portfolio, written articles, musical compositions, graphic 

displays, etc. Amount: Not stipulated 

Contact: Send applications to: Scholarship Committee, National 

Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, 111 West 57 Street, Suite 

600, New York, NY 10019 

Native Hawaiian Leadership Project 

Deadline: March 1 (#1-5); April 15 (#6) 

Criteria: The goal of the Native Hawaiian Leadership Project 

(NHLP) is to assist Hawaiian student with financial need who 

demonstrate leadership potential to access higher education in a 

variety of disciplines. Beneficiaries of the grants are required to five 

back to the Native Hawaiian Community in the form of community 

service. At Least 50% of community service must be performed 

within the Hawaiian Islands. Eligibility: Be Hawaiian as evidenced 

by original birth certificates or records; be a US citizen, have a high 

school diploma, 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 

learning, demonstrate financial need; academic minimum is 3.2 

GPA, three recommendations. 

Amount: Varies 

Contact: The Native Hawaiian Leadership Project, University of 

Hawaii at Manoa, 2645 Dole Street, Honolulu, HI 96822 email: 

nhlp@cba.hawaii.edu

National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT); Testing for juniors 

in mid-October 

Criteria: All Juniors take the PSAT (NMSQT) test in October to qualify 

for this scholarship. Please consult brochures supplied to each student 

in preparation for this exam. Freshmen and sophomore divisions take 

the PSAT to become acquainted with the testing procedures and 

content. There are agencies that have prep classes for the test. 

Consult with the Counseling department for more information. 

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Oahu Filipino Community Council: 


Criteria: This scholarship, ten in number is offered to ten outstanding 

Filipino students (TOPS). The applicant must be of at least part Filipino 

ancestry, 3.5 or higher in his scholastic standing at his school; have 

assumed leadership posts in extracurricular activities, and shown 

active involvement in community service. Procedures; submit 

completed application duly signed by the school principal or counselor, 

write a two paged (double spaced) essay on the topic TBA, and meet 

the application deadline: 

Contact: Myrna Daguio, Chairperson, Scholarship Committee, Oahu 

Filipino Community Council, P.O. Box 17531, Honolulu, HI 96817 

Oahu One Credit Union Scholarship 


Criteria: The applicant does not have to be a member of the Oahu 

One Credit Union. The scholarship award is based on: scholastic 

achievement commensurate with abilities as indicated on nationally 

accepted aptitude tests, citizenship and character emphasizing traits of 

trustworthiness, honesty, integrity and leadership, participation in 

school and community extracurricular activities, complete the essay 

requirement, submit a transcript, letter of recommendation from 

advisor of community/activities at school and a recommendation from 

the Guidance counselor. 

Amount: Four $1000 scholarships 

Contact: Bart M. Saxton, General Manager, Oahu One Credit Union, 

2219 Pauoa Rd. Honolulu, HI 96813 

Ellison Onizuka Memorial Scholarships (Aerospace Careers) 


Criteria: High school student in his last semester of high school and 

ranked in the top 20% of his class, nominated by his principal, has 

applied to an accredited 4-year college for the next academic year, 

pursue a course of study that might provide a basis for a career in the 

aerospace field. Additional criteria for selection: have superior 

academic records, exhibited stamina and physical prowess, leader and 

high achiever, team players, sense of purpose and direction, capacity 

for self discipline and appear committed to positive values and high 

ideals. 

Contact: Onizuka Scholarship, c/o Hawai’i Community Foundation, 

1164 Bishop Street, Suite 800, Honolulu, HI 96813

Grace and Richard Okita Foundation Scholarship 

Deadline: January 20 

Criteria: Two Scholarships are available to Saint Louis School Seniors. 

Recipient will attend a four year university; demonstrate financial 

need, minimum grade point average of 3.0+, demonstrate leadership 

qualities in academics and extracurricular activities—one award of 

$2,500 for one year to a student who will major in Electrical 

Engineering and another award of $2,500 for one year to student 

majoring in civil or mechanical engineering or math or physics. Proof 

of enrollment must be shown. 

Contact: Grace and Richard Okita Foundation, 385 Kuliouou Road, 

Honolulu, HI 96821 (through Mr. Tim Ho) 

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Papa John’s Scholarship 


Criteria: This is a nationwide award program that presents over one 

million dollars in college scholarships to high school seniors across 

the country. In addition, one national winner will be selected to receive 

a $5000 Papa John “The Works” Scholarship. Students have one 

year to use the award at an accredited university or college of their 

choice. Any student with a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale may 

apply. The selection committee looks beyond lofty standardized test 

scores and GPA to evaluate students on the following: creative ability, 

community involvement, obstacles overcome, meaningful objectives 

achieved, life goals and interests, academic achievement, 

demonstrated leadership, and quality of character. (None carries more 

weight than the others.) 

Contact: applications for the Papa John Scholars are available on the 

following website: www.papajohnsscholars.com. 

Edward Payson and Bernice Irwin Scholarship 


Criteria: This scholarship is for majors in Journalism or 

communications. Financial need is one of the requirements. Amount 

varies. 

Contact: Scholarships, Hawaii Community Foundation, 900 Fort 

Street, Suite 1300, Honolulu, HI 96813 – phone: (808) 566-5570 or 

register on line www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org 

Johnny Pineapple Scholarship 


Criteria: Regular college requisites, GPA, etc. Major in Hawaiian 

Studies. 

Amount: up to $1000 

Contact: Board of Trustees, 1341 Kapiolani Blvd. Unit 8-C, Honolulu, 

HI 96814

Portuguese Pioneer Civic Association 


Criteria: The Portuguese Pioneer Civic Association is currently 

accepting applications for financial assistance for scholarships from 

high school seniors and college students of Portuguese or part 

Portuguese descent who wish to continue their higher education. 

Qualifications include: at least one fourth Portuguese ancestry, 

resident of Oahu, planning to attend a college or university on Oahu 

and a minimum GPA of 2.5. Essay and two letters of recommendation, 

transcript and photo; participation in the FESTA and other projects of 

the club, attendance at 5 meetings a year (preferably with parents) 

and a personal interview with the committee. 

Contact: Write to Scholarship Chairman, 66 Queen Street, Suite 1704, 

Honolulu, HI 96813-4412. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. 

Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club Scholarship 


Criteria: The Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club offers scholarship 

assistance to those eligible: be of Hawaiian ancestry, be enrolled as a 

full-time student in a college or university, have at least a cumulative 

GPA of 2.5+ and demonstrate academic and leadership potential. 

Amount: varies according to need 

Contact: Documents and inquiries may be directed to Cyr Pakele, c/o 

Kamehameha Schools, 2210 Girls Road, Boarding Office, Honolulu, HI 

96817 or by email: cyrpakele@ksbe.edu 

Note: There is also a Ke Alii Puahi Foundation College Financial Aid 

Scholarship. To obtain a KAPF Scholarship application please call: 1- 

808-842-8216 

Principal’s Leadership Award: 


Criteria: This award is co-sponsored by the National Association of 

Secondary School Principals (NASSP) and Herff Jones, Inc. It offers the 

school the opportunity to nominate and recognize a student leader by 

nominating him for a national scholarship. Saint Louis may nominate 

one senior in the top 20% of his class and who demonstrates 

leadership. This is not a need-based scholarship. Entries must have 

official signatories—nominee, adviser or counselor and principal. An 

official copy of the student’s transcript must accompany the application 

with a $6 processing fee. Checks made payable to S.P.A./Principal’s 

Leadership Award. 

Addressed to: Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc., (SPA) 

Principal’s Leadership Award, P.O. Box 24605, Nashville, TN 37202- 

4605. For notification of receipt of application use enclosed postcard 

which must be stamped, self-addressed and sent with nomination 

papers. Certificate and Public relations materials are enclosed with the 

forms. Winners will be announced by mail by April 17 th . For other 

information: http://www.nhs.us

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards (NASSP) 


Criteria: Grades 5-12 Awards program. Middle School Award and High 

School award (9-12) –Selection at the school site is by principals or 

deans of the various schools. This is a search for Top Youth 

Volunteers. The Prudential Spirit of the Community Awards seek young 

people who make their communities better places to live; by assisting 

the less fortunate, promoting health and safety, protecting the 

environment, and or taking part in countless other volunteer projects. 

Contact: Information on these awards can be obtained by: 

www.prudential.com/spirit 

or 

www.principals.org/awards/prudential.cfm or by calling toll-free 1- 

888-450-9960. 

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Regents Scholarships – University of Hawaii 


Criteria: The UH Regents Scholarships were established to support 

students with a record for outstanding academic achievements. To be 

eligible students must meet all the following qualifications—admitted 

as a classified full-time first year student in the fall semester at the 

University of Hawaii; a grade point average of at least 3.5 in academic 

subjects grades 9-11, SAT combined score of at least 1300 or an ACT 

Score of at least 29; evidence of superior academic achievement or 

creative endeavor; record of academic co-curricular and community 

service activities; bona fide resident of Hawaii for tuition purposes at 

the time of application. Submit ten copies of the Regents Scholarship 

Application form. This form can be filled out online and then printed 

(requires the latest version of www.adobe.com) The form is only 

printed in Acrobat 4.0 but is also available from high school counselors 

and at the financial offices of all University of Hawaii campuses. 

Applications require Transcript of Grades 9-12 first semester, two 

letters of reference (special form) that is sent by the recommending 

persons, all materials to: Regents Scholarship Committee, c/o SEED, 

2600 Campus Road, Honolulu, HI 96822 email: lputnam@hawaii.edu 

Please note: Application for University admission is a separate 

process. Follow the total application process since none of materials of 

the scholarship application will be used. 

ROTC Scholarships 

Deadlines: According to Academies 

Criteria: Please contact your College Counselor for criteria expected of 

applicants to the Military academies, ROTC Scholarships, the regular 

ROTC program and ROTC-Coop Education Combination. An article has 

been prepared for those who seek inquiries into the armed services or 

contact your JROTC unit office for more information.

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Sallie Mae Fund Scholarships 

Deadline: Not Listed 

Criteria: The Sallie Mae Fund –Paying for College Program is a 

workshop based program that informs parents and students on how to 

obtain grants for education for college. Not much is known about the 

presentations except that the Sallie Mae presentation is based on a 

profile of the school that is provided by the Director of Counseling to 

this organization. 

Contact: Ermelinda Carvajal, Program Manager, The Sallie Mae Fund, 

Fax: (703) 810-5042. 

Samoan Lumana’i Award 


Criteria: The Lumana’i is a program of the Oahu Association of the 

Hawaii Conference United Church of Christ to recognize high school 

seniors of Samoan descent who have distinguished themselves in their 

schools and community. Areas of performing arts, visual arts, 

community services, mathematics, media and technology, military 

science, and science. Section is based on grades, outstanding 

achievement in one or more of the above areas, sound character, 

eagerness to learn and a willingness to teach others. 

Amount: $500 

Contact: To’o Paogofie at 791-5644; Iva Tiave at 832-3613, Elaine 

Chu at 223-5710 for applications or information. 

Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science & Technology 


Criteria: High school seniors are eligible to enter individual research 

projects in the competition and all high school students (grades 9-12) 

are eligible to enter projects as part of a 2-3-member team. The 

competition rewards students for developing and demonstrating their 

talent for scientific research and it focuses primarily on the scientific 

merit of the student’s research. The foundation is looking for 

originality, persistence and dedication that will lead to success in a 

scientific or math related career. Students may register on line at the 

College Board beginning in July. SIEMENS is in partnership with 

Carnegie Mellon University, Georgia Institute of Technology, 

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of California, 

Berkeley, University of Notre Dame, and the University of Texas at 

Austin. 

Amount: Over $1 million 

Contact: for applications: www.siemens-foundation.org

Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick of Hawaii Scholarships 


Criteria: To be eligible student must graduate from a Hawaii State 

secondary school, must be a U.S. Citizen, be a resident of the State of 

Hawaii; scholastic achievements, and financial need, personal 

involvement in campus, community activities, services and 

employment experience, a GPA of at least 3.0+, two letters of 

reference, Transcript with SAT scores. Recipients of the scholarship 

shall have to take a least one full credit course in humanities to 

include one of the following subjects: Irish history and/or literature. If 

neither available, British lit and history will be acceptable. 

Amount: $1,500 for tuition books or fees at any 4-year or 2 year 

accredited U.S. university or college. 

Contact: Matthew Fitzgerald, Chairman, Educational Program, 843 

Kainoa Place, Honolulu, HI 96821 

Sons of Hawaii Scholarships 


Criteria: This scholarship is open to all male students born and raised 

in the Island who will graduate in June and will be entering their first 

year of college. Students do not have to have to carry a high grade 

point average. Listed in order of importance: financial need, 

competitive examination SAT/ACT, scholastic record, contribution to 

community affairs. The ideal candidate is a student with an average 

GPA and who comes from a financially needy family and who has a 

potential to do well in college. 

Amount: $1000 

Contact: Sons of Hawaii Scholarship, c/o Ray Caballero, Scholarship 

Chairman, 2751 Frences Ave., La Crescenta, CA 91214 

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Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation Scholarship 


Criteria: Candidates must be a graduating senior at an accredited 

public, private or parochial high school, be a US citizen and Hawaii 

resident, have a strong record of scholastic achievement and potential 

(GPA, SAT/ACT scores), participate in co-curricular and extra curricular 

activities, participate in community service activities, be an active 

candidate for undergraduate acceptance into an accredited/licensed 

business, technical, community college or four-year college (there are 

no restrictions on the location of the school or field of study), and 

demonstrate need for financial assistance. 

Amount: Each candidate selected will be awarded a $1000 scholarship 

and may qualify for additional scholarships of up to $10,000. 

Contact: The foundation will distribute application forms in October for 

distribution in November. It is important that school select a candidate 

from among those students who 

complete the application process.

Toyota Community Scholars Program: 


Criteria: The administration nominates their candidate for the Toyota 

Community Scholars Scholarship. The candidate should possess strong 

academic credentials, leadership qualities, and community service. 

Must follow outlines of the application. 

Amount: 100 renewable scholarships valued at $10,000 and $20,000 

over four years. 

Contact: Applications are sent during September to the School 

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University of Hawaii, Hilo Scholarships: 

Chancellor Scholarships: These scholarships are intended for those 

students who are in the top 10% of the graduating class and who will 

generally have a 3.5 GPA or higher. Available to both private and 

public schools. 

Amount: at the end of four years is $10,000 


Contact: Mahealani Jones, Admissions office, UH-Hilo, 200 @. Kawili 

Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4091 by phone: 808-974-7414 or 897-4456 

or on the website: http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu 

 

 

 

 

 

Larry Child Scholarship 



Selection Criteria: Attend UHH and have grade point average 

Thomas E. Cook Memorial Scholarship for Humanities: 


Selection Criteria: Grades, financial need, major in humanities, 

candidate would be preferably Hawaiian. 

Thomas E. Cook Memorial Scholarship for Singers: 

Deadline: November 1 

Selection Criteria: Grades, singing experience; intend to major in 

music. 

Amount: Varies 

Hawaii Anthurium Industry Association Scholarship: 


Selection Criteria: Major in Tropical Horticulture, General Agriculture, 

Agra-business; 

Spend 1 st and 2 nd year at UHH and 3 rd year major. 

Amount: $1000 

Ronald S. Jitchaku Memorial Scholarship: 


Selection Criteria: Employee of KTA Stores (P/T or full time; 

financial need, satisfactory grades. 

Amount: $200

University of Hawaii, All Campus Scholarships: 

Walter A. and Diane N. Dods Scholarship 

Fun Factory Scholarships 

Hawai’i Education Foundation Scholarship 

Colonel Harold E. Jensen and Mrs. Lili Jensen Endowed 

Scholarship 

Kaiser Permanente Scholarship for Students in Health Care 

L&L Drive Inn Scholarships 

Summie and Jane Li Scholarship 

Regents Scholarships 

University of Hawaii Scholarships 

 

 

 

 

 

Specific to Manoa Campus: 

Sukeichi and Hideko Koide Family Endowed Scholarships 

Laura A. Parsons Scholarship 

Senior Citizen Visitor Program Scholarship 

Colonel Geraldine Y.K. Tom Scholarship 

The Fun Factory and Regents Scholarships: require a special 

application. For all of the others, only one submission of the standard 

application package is required to be placed in consideration for any 

opportunity in which the candidate meets the eligibility criteria. 

Contact: Full descriptions and application forms are available at 

www.hawaii.edu/diversity 

For further information: contact Dr. Lee Putnam, Office of Student 

Equity, Excellence & Diversity (SEED), Student Services Center—Room 

413, 2600 Campus Road, Honolulu, HI 96822 or phone: (808) 956- 

9317 or fax 956-9240 or lputnam@hawaii.edu Useful Scholarship Info: 

www.hawaii.edu/cash http://doe.k12hi.us/bulletin15.pdf or 

www.fafsa.ed.gov 

University of Portland Scholarship and Grant Opportunities 

Deadlines: Admissions: February 1 

Financial Assistance: March 1 

President’s Scholarships: Eligibility: full-time undergraduate 

students who have demonstrated exceptional academic ability and 

have been admitted to the University of Portland. 

Amount: Up to $12,000 per year; renewable for four years. 

Arthur A. Schulte Jr. Scholarships: Eligibility: full-time 

undergraduate student who have demonstrated high academic 

achievement and have been admitted to the University of Portland. 

Amount: Up to $8,000 per year; renewable for four years. 

 

University of Portland Grants: Eligibility is based on demonstrated 

financial need. Students must fill out and submit FAFSA. 

Amount: Up to $7,500 per year. 

Contact: University of Portland, 5000 N. Willamette Boulevard, 

Portland, Oregon 97203-5798 phone: (503) 943-5798 or toll free: 1- 

888627-5601 or email: admissio@up.edu or www.up.edu

United Filipino Council of Hawaii 

The United Filipino Council of Hawaii offers scholarship grants to 

students excelling in Academics and who will continue in higher 

education. Application forms are usually sent to the Counseling Office 

during the month of April. For more information contact the United 

Filipino Council of Hawaii, P.O. Box 498, Honolulu, HI 96809-0498 

USA Funds Hawaii Scholarships 


Criteria: be a resident of Hawaii, a member of an ethnic minority or 

physically disabled; have an annual adjusted gross family income of 

$50,000 or less, be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen, leadership in 

activities, unusual personal or family circumstances. 

Amount: $1,500 to full time students, $750 for half-time students 

renewable each year. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA while at the university 

or college. 

Contact: USA Funds Hawaii; Scholarship Management Services, 

Scholarship America, One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297, Saint Peter, 

MN 56082 or apply online: 

https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/usafundshawaii 

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Veterans of Foreign Wars National Scholarship Programs: 


Patriot’s Pen Contest: (Grades 6,7,8) 

Criteria: There are four entry levels for this writing contest: local, 

regional, state and national level. The winner for each state level 

competes for the national first place prize. Open to 6 th , 7 th , or 8 th grade 

students. Foreign exchange students are excluded from the contest. 

Judgment is on knowledge of the theme (20 points), theme 

development (50 points) and clarity of ideas (30 points). Essay is to be 

written by the student, typewritten (cannot be less than 300 words or 

over 400 words) Type of topic: “What Service to Our Country 

Means to Me.” It should be positive and focus clearly on the theme. 

Application entry form should be attached. All words are counted with 

the exception of the title and/or footnotes. Teacher may check essay 

for punctuation, grammar/spelling but the content must remain the 

contestant’s. 29 winners all receive at least $1000. 

Voice of Democracy: Patriotic Audio Essay Competition 


Criteria: Open to students in Grades 9-12. Foreign exchange 

students and previous winners are ineligible. The student is to record 

an original 3-5 minute essay on a standard cassette tape or CD on the 

following theme: 2004-2005 “Celebrating Our Veterans Service” 

Based on originality (40 points) treatment of theme should show 

imagination and human interest, Content: (40 points) clearly 

express your ideas in an organized manner, fully develop your theme 

and use transitions to move smoothly from one idea to another.

Delivery: (20 points) Speak in a clear and credible manner. Top 

scholarship is: $25,000. 

Contacts: Patriot’s Pen Competition, Veterans of Foreign Wars and 

Ladies Auxiliary, Kansas City, Missouri (816) 756-3390 EXT. 220 or 

email: swilson@vfw.org or www.vfw.org For Voice of Democracy 

Competition. Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary, Kansas 

City, Missouri (816) 968 

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Wendy’s Scholarships – Scholar Athletes 

Deadline: October 1st 

Criteria: The Wendy’s High School Heisman Award is designed to 

recognize students who are high achievers in academics, community 

service and athletics—those who can truly be considered role models 

by their peers, based on junior year performance that participates in 

sports sanctioned by the National Federation of State High School 

Associations. 

Qualifications: Senior Student Athlete with a 3.00+ cumulative 

GPA. The competition is judged on three criteria that are of 

equal importance: athletic participation/achievement, academic 

performance, community, and school involvement. Submit directly 

online to the Organization—no fax or photocopy will be acceptable. A 

school official will be contacted to verify the information that is 

supplied by the applicant. 

Contact: Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship Foundation at 

www.wendsheisman.com for forms. 

WESCON Scholarship in Electronic Engineering 


Criteria: This scholarship was initiated in 1986 to honor the seven 

astronauts who lost their lives aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. It 

is sponsored by the West Coast Electronics Show and Convention 

(WESCON) whose principal supporter is the Institute of Electrical and 

Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Region 6 Scholarships are made available 

in August following high school graduation. Awards are made directly 

to the college or university of the winner’s choice after verification of 

12 semester credits in approved study. The WESCON Scholarship is 

open only to high school JUNIORS. It is limited to students who 

will major in electronic engineering or an approved associated 

field at a four-year college or university. The student applicant 

must submit a 500-600 word essay, typed and single-spaced, 

with the student’s name at the top of the first page. A high 

school administrator must sign line #16 affirming student’s 

eligibility, current high school transcript Grades 9 through the 

first semester of junior year. Amount: First prize: $5,000 Second: 

$3,000 

Contact: Dr. Gene Stuffle, Chair, WESCON Scholarship Committee, 

c/o Idaho State University, College of Engineering, 833 S. 8 th Avenue, 

Campus Box 8060, Pocatello, ID 83209-8060 or website:

http://coe.isu.edu/ieee/wescon for details or contact 

gene.stuffle@isu.edu 

Western Undergraduate Exchange 

Deadline: With Application 

Criteria: WUE is the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a program 

coordinated by the Western Interstate Commission for High Education 

(WICHE). Through WUE, students in western states (Alaska, Arizona, 

Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North 

Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming) may enroll in many 

two-year and four-year public college programs at a reduced tuition 

level: 150% of the institution’s regular resident tuition. In all cases, 

WUE tuition is considerably less than nonresident tuition. Note: 

Residents of Hawaii may now enroll as WUE students in fouryear 

programs and community colleges. Virtually allundergraduate 

fields are available to WUE students at one or more of 

the participating colleges and universities. Some institutions have 

opened their entire curriculum on a space-available or first-come, firstserve 

basis; others offer only designated programs. Eligibility: Many 

institutions require evidence of academic performance, such as 

ACT/SAT test scores or a specific high school GPA, or place other 

conditions on WUE enrollment. Consult the WUE Bulletin for details: 

Google website: www.wiche.edu/sep/wue 

Application and Admission: If interested, apply for admission and 

WUE status directly to the institution(s) of your choice. Mark 

prominently on the institution’s application form that you seek 

admissions as a WUE student.

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