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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Office of the Chancellor

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school GPA. Continuing and transfer students should<br />

have a minimum 2.70 college GPA. To be considered,<br />

complete <strong>the</strong> FAFSA by March 1.<br />

Dodo Family Endowed Excellence Scholarship<br />

Recipients must be full-time or part-time undergraduates<br />

enrolled in any area <strong>of</strong> study, with a GPA <strong>of</strong> 3.5 or<br />

higher. Some financial need is required.<br />

Faliuwseuw Endowed Scholarship<br />

This scholarship provides support to students from Fais<br />

Island, Yap State in <strong>the</strong> Federated States <strong>of</strong> Micronesia.<br />

Recipients must be full-time citizens <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Federated<br />

States <strong>of</strong> Micronesia who were born and raised on Fais<br />

Island. Students must have financial need and a<br />

minimum 2.5 GPA. The amount <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> scholarships will<br />

be based on <strong>the</strong> availability <strong>of</strong> funds.<br />

• James W. & Eleanor B. Frierson Endowed<br />

Scholarship Fund<br />

Enrolled ei<strong>the</strong>r full-time or part-time. A written<br />

statement on student's background and how an English<br />

major or concentration will help to fulfill his/her career<br />

aspirations. Some degree <strong>of</strong> financial need. Preference<br />

will be given to students who come from a disadvantaged<br />

background.<br />

• Geography Founders Scholarship<br />

Supports full-time undergraduate students <strong>of</strong> sophomore<br />

standing or above majoring in geography. Must have a<br />

minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.<br />

Preference shall be given to graduates <strong>of</strong> high schools in<br />

<strong>the</strong> state <strong>of</strong> Hawai‘i.<br />

• UHH Gersting Scholarship<br />

Must be enrolled full-time as undergraduates enrolled<br />

in <strong>the</strong> Computer Science Department. Students must<br />

demonstrate an active role in promoting, sharing, and<br />

fur<strong>the</strong>ring <strong>the</strong> field <strong>of</strong> computer science on <strong>the</strong> Big<br />

Island <strong>of</strong> Hawai‘i that may include voluntary computer<br />

services or tutoring.<br />

• Hawai‘i Educational Opportunity Fund<br />

One or more scholarships awarded annually to full or<br />

part-time undergraduate students, with preference given<br />

to residents <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Big Island. Recipients must have a<br />

minimum GPA <strong>of</strong> 3.0 and some degree <strong>of</strong> financial<br />

need.<br />

• Hawai‘i Florists & Shippers Association Endowed<br />

Scholarship Fund<br />

Hawai‘i residents enrolled full-time with <strong>the</strong> College<br />

<strong>of</strong> Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource<br />

Management with an emphasis in floriculture and/or<br />

ornamental production. Minimum 3.0 GPA required<br />

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with some degree <strong>of</strong> financial need. First year students<br />

are not eligible to apply.<br />

• Hawai‘i Veteran’s Memorial Fund<br />

$350 or more scholarships awarded annually to UH<br />

Hilo students with minimum cumulative GPAs <strong>of</strong> 2.5<br />

for Freshmen/Sophomores and 2.75 for Juniors/Seniors.<br />

Must be a Hawai‘i resident. Renewable but must apply<br />

annually.<br />

• Charles R. Hemenway Scholarship<br />

Scholarships ranging from $200 to $2000 are awarded<br />

each year. Recipients must be Hawai‘i residents with<br />

verifiable Community/School service activities.<br />

Four-year renewable but must apply annually.<br />

• Hilo High School Class <strong>of</strong> 1940 Scholarship<br />

One or more $750 scholarships awarded annually to a<br />

graduating senior from Hilo High School.<br />

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IFSA Global Scholarship<br />

This scholarship supports first generation college<br />

students, preferably from Hawai‘i, who are participating<br />

in a study abroad program. Eligible students must<br />

achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate some<br />

degree <strong>of</strong> financial need.<br />

Daniel K. Inouye Endowed Scholarship in<br />

Astronomy<br />

The scholarship supports a high GPA-achieving UH Hilo<br />

senior majoring in Astronomy, with an expressed desire<br />

to pursue a career in <strong>the</strong> field <strong>of</strong> Astronomy. Preference<br />

is given to graduates <strong>of</strong> a high school in <strong>the</strong> state <strong>of</strong><br />

Hawai‘i.<br />

• Frank T. Inouye Scholarship Fund<br />

Scholarships ranging from $500 to $1000 are awarded<br />

annually to students enrolled or planning to enroll in<br />

History, Political Science and Economics. Minimum 3.0<br />

GPA and have some degree <strong>of</strong> financial need.<br />

• Ronald S. Jitchaku Memorial Scholarship<br />

Awards in <strong>the</strong> amount <strong>of</strong> annual tuition costs awarded<br />

to full-time students enrolled in <strong>the</strong> UH Hilo Liberal<br />

Studies/Administration <strong>of</strong> Justice Program. Recipients<br />

must be graduates <strong>of</strong> a high school in <strong>the</strong> state <strong>of</strong><br />

Hawai‘i. The number and amount <strong>of</strong> scholarships will be<br />

based on <strong>the</strong> availability <strong>of</strong> funds. Minimum 2.5 GPA.<br />

• Phyllis Kahaney Humanities Award<br />

$300 awarded annually to a Humanities major,<br />

preference given to students age 27 or above and<br />

enrolled at least half-time. Recipients must demonstrate<br />

financial need and have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.

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