SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Office of the Chancellor
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Office of the Chancellor
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Office of the Chancellor
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• Ka Mahi‘ai ‘Ihi o Wailea Scholarship<br />
Students must be juniors or seniors enrolled full-time<br />
in <strong>the</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural<br />
Resource Management. Students must be <strong>of</strong> Native<br />
Hawai‘ian ancestry, residents <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> state <strong>of</strong> Hawai‘i and<br />
express an interest in sustainable agriculture studies and<br />
technologies.<br />
• Willard D. Keim Memorial Scholarship<br />
$500 or more awarded annually to Political Science<br />
majors with a cumulative GPA <strong>of</strong> 3.0 or above.<br />
• Kenneth K. Keliipio Scholarship<br />
One $1200 scholarship shall be awarded annually<br />
based on availability <strong>of</strong> funds to a full time student<br />
enrolled in <strong>the</strong> UHH Liberal Studies/Administration <strong>of</strong><br />
Justice Program. Recipient must be a graduate <strong>of</strong> a high<br />
school in <strong>the</strong> state <strong>of</strong> Hawai‘i. Renewable, but must<br />
apply annually. Minimum 2.5 GPA.<br />
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Kohala First Year Scholarship<br />
Up to three non-renewable scholarships awarded<br />
annually to graduates <strong>of</strong> Kohala High School who are<br />
entering UH Hilo as freshmen. Awards cover tuition<br />
and fees, book and supplies, on-campus housing and<br />
meals, and personal expenses. Recipients must have<br />
demonstrated financial need. Preference given to<br />
recipients who are first generation college students and<br />
who have a history <strong>of</strong> community service.<br />
• Momoyo Hamano Endowed Excellence<br />
Scholarship<br />
Recipients must be full-time, undergraduate students<br />
majoring in any area <strong>of</strong> study, with preference given to<br />
graduates <strong>of</strong> Hawai‘i Island high schools. Scholarship<br />
may be awarded annually to support a student up to<br />
four consecutive years. Must have some degree <strong>of</strong><br />
financial need and minimum GPA <strong>of</strong> 3.5.<br />
• Paul J. Kopecky Memorial Scholarship<br />
Minimum <strong>of</strong> $500 awarded annually to students who<br />
are active in <strong>the</strong> area <strong>of</strong> student services ei<strong>the</strong>r through<br />
student employment, activities, as a volunteer or in<br />
some o<strong>the</strong>r way. Minimum 2.5 GPA.<br />
• Lin Hing Society Endowed Scholarship<br />
Enrolled in at least 9 credit hours in a liberal arts or<br />
vocational education program. Minimum GPA <strong>of</strong> 2.0,<br />
and financial need. Preference given to applicants <strong>of</strong><br />
Chinese heritage from Hilo, <strong>the</strong> Big Island or Guandong<br />
Province, China. The number and amount <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
scholarship will vary.<br />
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J.M. Long Foundation Scholarship<br />
This scholarship is available to full-time undergraduates<br />
enrolled in health or business related majors. Students<br />
must be a Hawai'i resident, have financial need and<br />
demonstrate academic merit. The number and amount<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> scholarship will be based on <strong>the</strong> availability <strong>of</strong><br />
funds.<br />
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• Masaya and Miyoko Miyao Mamo Street<br />
Endowed Scholarship<br />
Recipients must be full time student-athletes entering<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir junior or senior year. The recipients should be<br />
individuals who have demonstrated academic and<br />
athletic commitment and dedication and who exhibit<br />
strong team spirit, show enthusiasm for <strong>the</strong> game, and<br />
motivate o<strong>the</strong>r players.<br />
• Constance E. Masutani Memorial Scholarship<br />
Scholarship <strong>of</strong> $400 or more awarded annually to<br />
graduates <strong>of</strong> Big Island High Schools. Preference given<br />
to entering freshmen who graduated from Hilo High<br />
School.<br />
• George M. Matsumura Memorial Scholarship<br />
Two or more $200 scholarships awarded annually to<br />
part- time or full-time employees <strong>of</strong> KTA Super Stores<br />
who enroll or plan to enroll in <strong>the</strong> business field (with<br />
an emphasis in accounting). Minimum 2.5 GPA and<br />
financial need.<br />
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NHERC Scholarship<br />
The Scholarship is for ei<strong>the</strong>r full-time or part-time<br />
undergraduates enrolled at <strong>the</strong> North Hawai‘i Education<br />
Research Center (NHERC). Recipients must have<br />
financial need. Preference will be given to residents <strong>of</strong><br />
Hamakua and Kohala. The number and amount <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
scholarships will be based on <strong>the</strong> availability <strong>of</strong> funds.<br />
Noguchi Scholarship for Native Hawai‘ians<br />
This scholarship benefits past participants in <strong>the</strong> Na Pua<br />
No‘eau Program who are currently undergraduate or<br />
graduate students at any University <strong>of</strong> Hawai‘i campus.<br />
Students must show financial need and have a desire to<br />
make contributions to <strong>the</strong> Hawai‘ian community.<br />
Keru Oda Memorial Endowed Scholarship<br />
This scholarship supports full-time undergraduate<br />
students majoring in any area and meeting a minimum<br />
3.0 GPA. Eligible students must show financial need and<br />
preference shall be given to graduates <strong>of</strong> Big Island high<br />
schools.<br />
Osher Reentry Scholarship<br />
This fund provides scholarships to assist reentry students<br />
between <strong>the</strong> ages <strong>of</strong> 25-50 whose collegiate studies<br />
have been interrupted by circumstances beyond<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir control for at least five years and are resuming<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir studies to complete <strong>the</strong>ir first undergraduate<br />
baccalaureate degree. Recipients must also have<br />
financial need. Students must anticipate participation in<br />
<strong>the</strong> workforce for a significant period <strong>of</strong> time subsequent<br />
to graduation. The number and amount <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
scholarships will be based on <strong>the</strong> availability <strong>of</strong> funds.<br />
• Louisa Pereira Endowed Scholarship<br />
Recipients must be a non-traditional student enrolled<br />
full-time in a degree program in any area <strong>of</strong> study at