Scholarship Announcements

Scholarship Deadline Spreadsheet 2011-12

(posted May 1, 2012)

Seniors attending college can apply for the Konawaena Scholarship Foundation's 2012 Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is MAY 7th, BEFORE SCHOOL!

(posted April 19, 2012)

Seniors with biological parents who are paid up members and good standing with the Kohala Puerto Rican Social Club can apply for it's scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is APRIL 30th.

Seniors planning to attend a four year university and have a 3.0 GPA can apply for the Hilo Jaycees Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is APRIL 30th.

(posted April 12, 2012)

Seniors of Hawaiian ancestry can apply for the Native Hawaiian Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is APRIL 27th.

Seniors with a 3.0 GPA planning to attend a 4 year college can apply for the Hawaiian Lodge Free and Accepted Masons Undergraduate Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is MAY 15th.

Seniors planning to attend a University of Hawaii related school and are related to an ILWU Local 142 union member can apply for the Harriet Bouslog Labor Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is MAY 1st.

(posted April 2, 2012)

Seniors planning to major in a life science, (animal science, biology, botany, environmental science, marine science, pre-veterinary medicine, zoology, etc) can apply for the Friends of Pana'ewa Zoo Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is MAY 2nd.

(posted March 30, 2012)

Reminder the deadline for the ACF Culinary Scholarship is April 1, 2012.

(posted March 28, 2012)

Seniors planning to major in a life science, (animal science, biology, botany, environmental science, marine science, pre-veterinary medicine, zoology, etc) can apply for the Friends of Pana'ewa Zoo Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is MAY 2nd.

(posted March 26, 2012)

Seniors planning to attend a 4-year college can apply for the Kona Business and Professional Women's Club Educational Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is April 18th.

(posted March 22, 2012)

Seniors interested in attending college can apply for the Kona Masons Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is APRIL 4th.

(posted March 21, 2012)

Seniors who are outstanding student leaders in promoting sustainability can apply for The County of Hawaii Student Malama Award scholarship. Applications requiring nominations available in G221, deadline is APRIL 15th.

Seniors planning to major in business can apply for the CATRALA HAWAII Scholarship Program. Applications in G221, deadline is APRIL 27th

Seniors pursuing a BA degree in land surveying can apply for the HAWAII LAND SURVEYORS ASSOCIATION STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD. Applications online at www.hlsa-hawaii.org, deadline is JUNE 15th.

(posted March 20, 2012)

Seniors can apply for the 2012 Auto Body Hawaii Senior Essay Contest. Applications in G221, deadline is APRIL 13th.

Seniors interested in majoring in Sociology, Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, Marine, Ecological Sciences, or interested in becoming a Counselor or Teacher can apply for the Elizabeth Louise Ramsey Memorial Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is APRIL 14th.

Seniors interested in majoring in Engineering can apply for the Kiewit Building Group Inc. Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is MARCH 31st.

Male seniors can apply for the Sons of Hawaii Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is JUNE 13th.

Seniors who have competed in a BIIF sport can apply for the 10th Annual Roy Fujimoto Senior Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is APRIL 27th.

(posted March 5, 2012)

Seniors interested in pursuing a degree in journalism can apply for The Big Island Press Club Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is JUNE 9th.

(posted March 1, 2012)

Seniors attending the Hawaii Community College Culinary Arts Program for the first time, with a 2.5 GPA can apply for the ACF Kona Kohala Discovery Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is APRIL 1st.

(posted February 28, 2012)

Seniors can apply for the Hilo Buddhist Friendship Society Scholarship. Applications online at www.hilobetsuin.org under Scholarships, deadline is APRIL 14th.

(posted February 24, 2012)

Seniors with outstanding community service, academics, leadership, and extracurricular activities can apply for 2 scholarships from The Rotary Club of Kona Community Foundation. Applications in G221, deadline is MARCH 30th.

Seniors planning to enroll in trade school can apply for The Rotary Club of Kona Community Foundation Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is MARCH 30th

Seniors who have demonstrated interest in the Okinawan culture can apply for the Hui Makaala Scholarship. Applications in G221 OR at www.huimakaala.org, deadline is JUNE 1st.

(posted February 22, 2012)

Seniors who are on the Cross County and Track and Field or just like to run can apply for the Big Island Roadrunners Scholarship. Applications in G221, OR at www.bigislandroadrunners.org, deadline is APRIL 12th.

(posted February 13, 2012)

Seniors who are children or grandchildren of military family members or have served 2 years in JROTC can apply for the Big Island Retired Military Association's Mark Allen Traxler Memorial Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is MARCH 31st.

Seniors who are involved in Dharma School, Jr. YBA, and other Hongwanji related organizations can apply for the Hawaii Island United Hongwanji Buddhist Women's Association Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is APRIL 16th.

Seniors with a 2.75 GPA and are planning to attend college are invited to a Grand Canyon University luncheon on Wednesday, February 15th in G221. Seniors MUST SIGN UP BEFORE WEDNESDAY, as they are only 25 spots available.

(posted February 9, 2012)

Seniors of Hawaiian ancestry, planning to attend college can apply online for various scholarships. To apply, visit www.pauahi.org to fill out an application, deadline is MARCH 30th.

Seniors with a 3.0 GPA can apply for the Kona Visayan Club Scholarship. Applications in G221, OR can be downloaded at www.konavisayanclub.org, deadlins is APRIL 1st.

Seniors planning to attend both a 2 or 4 year college with a minimum of 2.7 GPA can apply for a variety of scholarships through Hawaii Community Foundation. To apply, visit www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/scholarships to create an account and search scholarships. Deadline to apply is FEBRUARY 17th.

Seniors planning to attend UH Hilo and are the first in their family to attend college with a 3.0 GPA can apply for the Dorrance Scholarship. To apply, visit www.dorrancescholarship.org, deadline is FEBRUARY 22nd.

If you’re a High School Junior or Senior and a resident of Hawaii County, Hawaii First Federal Credit Union in partnership with Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has designed a matched savings program to help eligible individuals of Native Hawaiian Ancestry save money for education. Income approved participants open special savings accounts known as Individual Development Accounts (IDA) and by making monthly deposits up to a maximum of $500, your savings is then matched 4 to 1, with a maximum match of $2000 , giving you up to $2,500 towards expenses for college or vocational training. Applications in G221.

(posted February 6, 2012)

Seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher can apply for the Konawaena Foundation Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is APRIL 18th.

Seniors with a 3.5 GPA can apply for the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii Scholarship. Applications online at www.filipinochamber.org, deadline is MARCH 15th.

(posted February 2, 2012)

Seniors interested in majoring in agriculture, agronomy, biology, botany, genetics, horticulture, plant physiology, chemistry, crop and soil sciences can apply for the Monsanto Scholarship. Applications in G221, or at www.monsanto.com/hawaii, deadline is APRIL 1st.

Seniors who are children of Hawaii Education Association members can apply for their scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is APRIL 2nd.

Seniors who have attended Konawaena High School from grades 9-12 can apply for the Kona Club of Honolulu Scholarship. Student must attend a college or university in Hawaii. Applications in G221, deadline is APRIL 3rd.

(posted January 26, 2012)

Students planning a career in the accounting field can apply for the Hawaii Association of Public Accountants Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is MARCH 30th.

(posted January 24, 2012)

Seniors planning to major in an agriculture related field of study can apply for any of the 5 scholarships sponsored by Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union. Applications can be downloaded at www.hicommfcu.com, deadline is APRIL 9th.

Seniors with a 3.0 and are members of HFS Federal Credit Union (below the Community College) can apply for their scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is MARCH 16th.

(posted January 20, 2012)

Seniors of Chinese ancestry with 3.8 GPA can apply for the Associated Chinese University Women Scholarship. Applications in G221, or at www.ACUhawaii.org, deadline is FEBRUARY 1st.

(posted January 19, 2012)

Seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA that are planning to major in Botany, Genetics, Horticulture, Plant Physiology, Crop Science, or Soil Science can apply for the Monsanto Hawaii Agriculture Scholarship. Applications in G221, or online at www.monsanto.com/hawaii, deadline MAY 1st.

Students in grades 9-12 can apply for the Best Buy Scholarship. Apply online at www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com, deadline is FEBRUARY 15th.

(posted January 18, 2012)

Buick Achievers Scholarship available online at: www.buickachievers.com. APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 29th
Eligibility:
• High school seniors and current undergraduates
• Those who plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university in 2012/2013
• Those who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry

Seniors interested in majoring in Engineering can apply for the AES Engineer Scholarship. Application online at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm, deadline is OCTOBER 5, 2012.

Seniors interested in majoring in the Arts, Theater, Biology, Geology, or Ecology can apply for the Rotary Club of Kona Sunrise Scholarships, applications in G221, deadline is February 15th.

Hawaii Community College West Hawaii located right below Mcdonald’s offers Degrees in Liberal Arts, Early Childhood Education, Culinary Arts, Hawaii Life Styles, Hospitality and Tourism, Nursing and Tropical Forest Ecosystem.

If a student qualifies for free/reduced lunch they will also qualify for the Pell Grant (free money for college)…almost $6000 per year!

(posted January 12, 2012)

Seniors who attended Hookena School for at least 4 year, have a 2.5 GPA, and have a letter of acceptance into a college or university can apply for the Juliana Watson Memorial Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is APRIL 13TH.

Seniors planning to attend college can apply online for the following online essays.

http://www.bradsdeals.com/scholarship 500 word essay explaining how your college experience is or will be enabled by remarkable frugality, ingenuity, effort or thrift. Five (5) scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded. Deadline: February 15 ,2012

http://www.aweber.com/email-marketing-scholarship.htm 500 word essay contest on whether you feel that younger generations will eschew email for social media platforms and other technologies such as Facebook, Twitter, and texting Deadline: 2012 scholarship information will be announced shortly.

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle-helmets-safety-scholarship-2012 500-1000 word essay contest on motorcycle helmet laws. Deadline: April 20, 2012

http://www.checkngo.com/about-us/company/checkngo-scholarship.aspx 300-500 word essay contest on how to manage money and what one needs to know to be an effective money manager. Deadline: 2012 scholarship information will be announced shortly.

http://www.rigidlifelines.com/scholarship.html 500-1000 word essay contest on work safety and fall prevention.Deadline: March 1, 2012

http://www.clickinks.com/printer-ink-scholarship.html 1000 word essay on a topic such as the importance of art in education or in society, or improving an urban community with art. Deadline: June1, 2012

http://www.dish-systems.com/education/satellite-tv-scholarship.php 500 word essay on a topic such as changes in broadcast news due to the internet or the quality of TV programming today. Deadline: March 1, 2012

http://www.buymorecontacts.com/topic/27/1000-scholarship-essay-contest.aspx 1000 word essay on a topic such as the importance of eye health, or how blindness would affect your life. Deadline: June 1, 2012

http://www.corcentric.com/contact/accounting-software-scholarship.aspx 500 word essay on how to best teach financial literacy to children. Deadline: May 1, 2012

(posted January 11, 2012)

Seniors who are on the golf team can apply for the David S. Ishii Foundation Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is APRIL 30th.

Seniors with outstanding academics and financial need can apply for the Filipino Organization of Kona's Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is MARCH 30th.

Seniors who are interested in teaching PE and Health can apply for the HAHPERD Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is FEBRUARY 18th.

(posted January 6, 2012)

Seniors planning to attend any University of Hawaii system can apply for the Barney S. Fujimoto Memorial Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is APRIL 1st.

Seniors of Hawaiian Ancestry with a 2.5 GPA, planning to attend college can apply for the Prince Kuhio Civic Club Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is APRIL 1st.

Seniors who have participated in at least one school sport and have a 2.75 GPA can apply for the HMSA Kaimana Awards Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is FEBRUARY 17th

(posted January 5, 2012)

Students interested in majoring in Business, Computer, or Human Resource related fields can apply for the Fukunaga Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is MARCH 1st.

Students with outstanding community service can apply for the Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is FEBRUARY 8th.

(posted January 4, 2012)

Seniors: Financial aid (FAFSA)is now available online. Visit: www.fafsa.ed.gov to apply with your parent's or guardian's tax papers (W-2 forms)and qualify for financial aid.

Seniors planning to attend college can apply for the Hawaii County Ronald Reagan Scholarship. Students are asked to write essays on the Bill of Rights. Applications and additional information in G221, deadline is APRIL 1st.

Seniors planning to attend college can apply for the 100th Infantry Battalion Legacy Organization Scholarship. Students are asked to write essays on the 100th Infantry Veteran, Kazuo E. Yamane, and on individual personal accomplishments. Applications in G221, deadline is MARCH 5th.

Seniors who are members of Big Island Federal Credit Union and plan to attend college can apply for their scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is FEBRUARY 28th.

Female seniors can apply for the Zonta Club of Hilo's Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship. Students need to have experience in local or school government and community service. Applications in G221, deadline FEBRUARY 1st.

Seniors of Filipino Ancestry AND a 3.5 GPA can apply for the Filipino Women's League Community Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is MARCH 3rd.

Seniors planning to attend college, demonstrating financial aid, and enjoy playing the ukulele can apply for the Ukulele Festival Hawaii College Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is MARCH 31st.

Seniors planning to attend college can apply for the Central Union Church's Kenneth O. Rewick Educational Aid Grant. Applications in G221 or at www.centralunionchurch.org/womens-league/scholarships/, deadline is FEBRUARY 28th.

(posted December 15, 2011)

Seniors planning to attend a four-year college and intend to major in marine sciences, oceanography, of fields related to fisheries can apply for the Mike Sakamoto Memorial Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is JANUARY 31st.

Campus Explorer is giving away a $1,000 scholarship EVERY MONTH for college-bound students. Scholarship are open to students who are college-bound, they just need to be at least 16 years old. This is a great opportunity for your high school juniors and seniors, who need financial assistance during their college search. Students can go to our website (http://CampusExplorer.com/campus-explorer-scholarships) and apply for the latest scholarship every month.

(posted December 1, 2011)

If you're of Hawaiian heritage and wish to learn more about the sources of financial aid that are available to you go to Kealakehe High School Cafeteria on Dec. 20 from 5:30-8:30. The Native Hawaiian Scholarship "Aha 2011 will be there to assist you in obtaining money for higher education

(posted November 21, 2011)

Female seniors can apply for The Violet Richardson Award Scholarship. There are 2 applications left in G221, deadline is DECEMBER 1st.

Students with outstanding community service can apply for the Youth Citizenship Award Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline s JANUARY 15th.

Seniors interested in attending UH Hilo can apply for the Chancellor's Scholarship. This is a 4 year scholarship that covers all tuition. Application in G221, deadline is JANUARY 21st.

(posted November 17, 2011)

Burger King Scholarship Program is available online at www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_scholarship_eligibility.html. Students are eligible if:
*Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent
*Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2012-13 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the U.S.
*Deadline is JANUARY 10TH

(posted November 14, 2011)

Seniors planning to major in the medical field can apply for the Lions Club of Kona's Jonney Pha Hodges Trust Scholarship. Applications in G221, deadline is APRIL 20th

Seniors with outstanding school and extra curricular activities can apply for the Lions Club of Kona Scholarship Award. Applications in G221, deadline is APRIL 20th.

Seniors, The Rotary Club of Kona Mauka Scholarship Application for 2012 Graduates is available in G221. One scholarship form covers all the scholarships offered by the Rotary Club of Kona Mauka. Students will be judged on scholarship, community involvement, letters of recommendation, quality of essay and financial need.
-Wayne Hedemann Memorial Scholarship Award-$2000 ($1000 per year for 2 years)
-Annual Orelup Family Scholarship Award-$2000 ($1000 per year for 2 years)
-Annual Cou Family Scholarship Award - $2000 ($1000 per year for 2 years)
-Annual Mrs. Shizuko Teshima Scholarship Award-$1000
-Annual Val Izuno Memorial Scholarship Award-$1000
-Annual Vocational Person of the Year Scholarship Award-$500
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Graduating Senior at Konawaena High School
2. Active participation in school and community activities
3. Will attend an institution of higher learning (colleges and universities, professional schools in such fields as law, medicine, business, music, and art, teacher-training schools, community colleges, vocational schools such as culinary arts etc., and institutes of technology.
4. Financial Need
5. Family members of Rotarians are not eligible.
Please give the completed form and required supporting documentation to Mr. Hashimoto no later than APRIL 3, 2012.

(posted November 8, 2011)

Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation scholarship applications available online at http://hryf-d5000.org/, deadline is JANUARY 31st. Requirements are:
1. A graduating Hawaii high school senior applying as a full-time student to an accredited 4-year college or university in Hawaii and the U.S. mainland to earn a baccalaureate degree. A full-time student shall be defined as taking a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours per semester.
2. Must be a U.S. citizen and legal resident of Hawaii.
3. Ineligible are Rotarians or their spouse, children, grandchildren, stepchildren, brothers or sisters. Also, a student entering one of the U.S. Military Academies or who receives a Full Scholarship is ineligible.

(posted November 2, 2011)

Seniors can apply for the 2012 Dell Scholarship. Qualifications for applying are:
• Earning a minimum of a 2.4 GPA
• Demonstrated need for financial assistance
• Planning to enter a bachelor's degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after your graduation from high school
• Students can apply online at http://www.dellscholars.org/HowToApply.aspx, deadline is JANUARY 15.

(posted October 15, 2011)

FIRE is pleased to announce that we are now accepting submissions for the fourth annual "Freedom in Academia" essay contest. The contest is open to high school students anywhere in the country who will be graduating in 2012 and attending college in the fall of 2012. To enter, students should watch two short FIRE documentaries—FIRE in Action: Valdosta State University and Think What We Think Or Else: Thought Control on the American Campus—(http://thefire.org/article/13438.html) and write an essay explaining how the featured universities violated the First Amendment freedoms of their students. FIRE will award one first-place winner a $5,000 scholarship, one second-place winner a $2,500 scholarship, and five runners-up $1,000 scholarships. Deadline for submissions is November 5, 2011. Winners will be announced by December 16, 2011. Mail to: Attn: Scholarship Essay Contest, 601 Walnut Street, Suite 510, Philadelphia, PA 19106

(posted October 13, 2011)

• Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian Pacific Islander American** or Hispanic American

• Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States

• Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED

• Will enroll for the first time at a U.S. located, accredited*** college or university (with the exception of students concurrently pursuing a high school diploma) in the fall of 2012 as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student. First-time college enrollees can also be GED recipients.

• Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities

• Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria

• Have completed and submitted all three required forms: the student’s application (Nominee Personal Information Form), an evaluation of the student’s academic record (Nominator Form) and an evaluation of the student’s community service and leadership activities(Recommender Form) by the deadline

(posted September 27, 2011)

Elks National Foundations Most Valuable Student Scholarships applications are now online at: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm. This scholarship awards 500 scholarships nationally. Applications online, deadline is DECEMBER 2, 2011.

(posted September 7, 2011)

Seniors with a 3.0 GPA at the end of their junior year can apply online for the Coca-Cola Scholarship. Applicants need to create an account and apply online at www.coca-colascholars.org. Deadline is OCTOBER 31ST.

(posted September 1, 2011)

(posted August 18, 2011)

Three (3) Gromet Foundation scholarship applications are available in G221. Students must satisfy all of the following requirements:
1. The application form must be signed by a school counselor approving the submittal by the applicant.
2. The applicant must be a senior at the high school for which the counselor has certified.
3. The applicant must be a resident of the State of Hawaii and either a U.S. citizen, resident alien, or person holding an asylum status.
4. The applicant must submit each and every item required in the application form, i.e. SAT or ACT scores, transcripts, tax returns, and answers to questions posed in the application form.
5. The applicant must be financially disadvantaged.
6. Application deadline is NOVEMBER 15th.

(posted August 9, 2011)

The Horatio Alger Hawaii Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Hawaii who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education. Five $5000 scholarships will be awarded to applicants with at least a 2.0 and are involved in co-curricular and community activites. Completed applications are due on OCTOBER 30, 2011. To apply, go to www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/program_hawaii.cfm

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