Scholarships

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Scholarship Bulletin #7
4/12/13

2013 Longs Senior Scholarship Program: $1000 scholarship for students pursuing a business career, who plan to enroll in either 2 or 4 year college.
Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: April 22, 20013 (applications to be returned to Mrs. Gomer)

Kamehameha Schools Na Ho’okama a Pauahi: Kamehameha Schools Financial Aide and Scholarship Application. Offered to students of Hawaiian ancestry seeking an undergraduate degree. You do not have to attend Kamehameha schools to apply.
Available on line at www.ksbe.edu/finaid
Deadline: April 22, 2013

Italian American Club of Maui Scholarship: $1200 scholarship for student who is a member or those related members of the Italian American Club of Maui, but not those serving on the scholarship committee. Please see Mrs Gomer for an application.
Deadline: April 22, 2013

Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School Foundation Scholarship and Education Fund: Five $500 scholarships, for students who will attend college or university full-time and who attended a complex elementary school (Haiku, Paia, Makawao, Pukalani, Kula), for at least three years, attended Kalama Intermediate for at least two years and attended KKHS for at least three years. Prior Kalama band members are encouraged to apply. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: April 30, 2013

Kula Elementary School Scholarship: Two $250 scholarships, for students who will attend college or university full-time and who attended Kula Elementary School and will be graduating from King Kekaulike High School this spring.
Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: April 30, 2013

Makawao Elementary School Scholarship: Two $250 scholarships, for students who will attend college or university full-time and who attended Makawao Elementary School and will be graduating from King Kekaulike High School this spring. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: April 30, 2013

Pukalani Elementary School Scholarship: Two $250 scholarships, for students who will attend college or university full-time and who attended Pukalani Elementary School and will be graduating from King Kekaulike High School this spring.
Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: April 30, 2013

David S. Ishii Foundation: Two $4000 scholarships for one male and one female student who currently participate on the school’s golf team and plan on attending a 4 year university next Fall. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: April 30, 2013

AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association: Open to students who intend to major in a discipline that supports AFCEA Hawaii Fields of Interest (communications, IT, intelligence, and global security).
Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: May 31, 2013

Hawaiian Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons Scholarship: Ten $1000 scholarships for students with a minimum 3.0 GPA, involved in community service or employment and show financial need. Applicants need to show acceptance from an accredited college or University. Please see Mrs Gomer for an application.
Deadline: May 31, 2013

Hui Makaala Scholarship: $2000-$4000 scholarships for students with and interest in Okinawan Culture (for example, music, language, karate, taiko, dance, history, etc.) or who have been active in the Okinawan community. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: June 1, 2013

AIA Maui (American Institutes of Architects) Scholarship: Two $1000 scholarships for students pursuing a degree in the field of architecture, who will attend a college accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board.
Please See Ms Gomer for an application
Deadline: June 12, 20013

University of Hawai’i Systems scholarships: Check out this website from UH Manoa’s financial Aide page. It offers access to hundreds of various UH System and local scholarships. http://www.hawaii.edu/fas/info/scholarships.php

BULLETIN 15: This bulletin is on the Department of Education’s website and offers access to hundreds of local scholarships with various deadlines. Check it out at: doe.k12.hi.us/bulletin15

LOG ON TO www.fafsa.ed.gov to fill out the FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aide)

Western Undergraduate Exchange: WUE is the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a program coordinated by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICH). Through WUE, students in Western states may enroll in participating two year and four year public college programs at a reduced tuition level: up to 150 percent of the institutions regular resident tuition. In all cases WUE tuition is considerably less than nonresident tuition. Students should log on to http://wue.wiche.edu/ for more information, or see Mrs. Gomer for a full list of participating schools.
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Scholarship Bulletin #6
3/07/13

Diamond Resort Scholarship: (5) $1000 scholarship based on academic achievement, financial need, leadership, and community service. Please See Mrs Gomer for an application.
Deadline: March 15, 2013

Maui AJA Veterans & Maui Sons and Daughters of the Nisei Veterans Scholarship: Ten $1000 scholarships for college bound seniors, based on scholastic record and financial need.
Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: March 15, 2013

The Ke Ali’i Pauahi Foundation: Offering nearly 60 various scholarships to students of Hawaiian ancestry. Please log on to www.pauahi.org or see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: March 22, 2013

Wailea Community Association Senior Scholarship: The Wailea Community Association will be awarding its annual scholarships to college-bound Maui seniors. Last year the association awarded $22,000 in scholarships. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application or visit the website: www.wcamaui.com
Deadline: March 22, 2013 by 12:00 Noon

Alpha Delta Kappa Gamma Chapter: TwoTwo $600 scholarship for a student planning to attend UH MC, and two $1,000 scholarships for a student planning to attend a 4 year university. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: March 28, 2013

Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai (MOKK): (3) $1000 scholarships for children of members of the MOKK or students of Okinawan ancestry. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: March 29, 2013

Portuguese Association of Maui: Two $1000 scholarships for students of Portuguese ancestry who plan on attending any accredited post secondary institution. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: March 30, 2013

Maui Puerto Rican Association Scholarship: (1) $1000 (1) $800 (3) $7000 scholarships for students of Puerto Rican ancestry planning on attending post secondary schooling. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: March 30, 2013

Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawai’i Foundation: Three $1,000 scholarships for students who are a Maui island resident, have a minimum 3.5 GPA, and who have been accepted to a 4 year university. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an Application.
Deadline: Sunday, March 31, 2012 by 5pm (not postmarked)

Hawaii Education Association Scholarship: (2) $2,000 scholarships to HEA members, children of HEA Members, or grandchildren or legally adopted grandchildren of HEA members, who plan on attending a 2 or 4 year college or university. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: April 1, 2013

Associated Chinese University Women Scholarship $2,000 scholarship for students of Chinese ancestry, or who have an interest in Chinese culture, who have a minimum 3.8 GPA, and plan on attending an accredited University. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: April 1, 2013

The Maui Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Foundation: Ten $1,000 scholarships, for students who will attend MCC or a 4 year university and who have achieved high scholastic achievement, participated in extra curricular activity, and community involvement. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: April 1, 2013

The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation Scholarships: Three scholarship opportunities offered to student-athletes who have at least a 3.0 GPA and have participated in paddling, surfing, kayaking, swimming or water polo and plan on attending an accredited college or university. Please log on to www.dukefoundation.org
Scholarship Application: April 1, 2013

Maui Association for Family & Community Education (MAFCE) Scholarship: (5) $2,000 scholarship for students who have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA, have been residents of Maui for the past 5 years, and plan on attending an accredited 2 or 4 year university, and who exhibit financial need.
Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: April 10, 2013

Kamehameha Schools Na Ho’okama a Pauahi: Kamehameha Schools Financial Aide and Scholarship Application. Offered to students of Hawaiian ancestry seeking an undergraduate degree. You do not have to attend Kamehameha schools to apply. Available on line at www.ksbe.edu/finaid
Deadline: April 22, 2013

Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School Foundation Scholarship and Education Fund: Five $500 scholarships, for students who will attend college or university full-time and who attended a complex elementary school (Haiku, Paia, Makawao, Pukalani, Kula), for at least three years, attended Kalama Intermediate for at least two years and attended KKHS for at least three years. Band members are encouraged to apply. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: April 30, 2013

David S. Ishii Foundation: Two $4000 scholarships for one male and one female student who currently participate on the school’s golf team and plan on attending a 4 year university next Fall. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: April 30, 2013

AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association: Open to students who intend to major in a discipline that supports AFCEA Hawaii Fields of Interest (communications, IT, intelligence, and global security). Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: May 31, 2013

University of Hawai’i Systems Scholarships: Check out this website from UH Manoa’s financial Aide page. It offers access to hundreds of various UH System and local scholarships. http://www.hawaii.edu/fas/info/scholarships.php

BULLETIN 15: This bulletin is on the Department of Education’s website and offers access to hundreds of local scholarships with various deadlines. Check it out at: doe.k12.hi.us/bulletin15

LOG ON TO www.fafsa.ed.govto fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aide)

Western Undergraduate Exchange: WUE is the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a program coordinated by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICH). Through WUE, students in Western states may enroll in participating two year and four year public college programs at a reduced tuition level: up to 150 percent of the institutions regular resident tuition. In all cases WUE tuition is considerably less than nonresident tuition. Students should log on to http://wue.wiche.edu/ for more information, or see Mrs. Gomer for a full list of participating schools.

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Scholarship Bulletin #5 - 2/14/13

HMSA Kamaina Awards and Scholarship: $2000 scholarships for students who have a minimum 2.75 GPA and have played on at least one school athletic team. Application available at www.hmsa.com
Deadline to apply: February 17, 2013

Josh Jerman Maui Nui Scholarship: Three $1000 scholarships for students who plan on attending a 4 year university or college, demonstrate financial need, and plan on returning to Maui after college graduation. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: February 20, 2013

Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union Scholarship: Applicants must be a primary member with their own HawaiiUSA FCU account in good standing for a minimum of 12 consecutive months prior to the application deadline. Program awards (9) $2000 scholarships for graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full-time at an accredited two- or four-year institution, and (6) $2000 awards for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled as full-time students. Applications available from all Hawaii USA FCU branches or can be accessed online at https://www.hawaiiusafcu.com/Libraries/PDFs/Scholarship_app.sflb.ashx.
Deadline to apply: February 20, 2013

Hawai’i Community Foundation- 150 scholarships open to high school seniors, who plan on attending college. One application! King Kekaulike scholarship can be found here as well. Log on to www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org
Deadline: February 22, 2013

King Kekaulike High School Scholarship: Only available to a King Kekaulike High School student with a minimum GPA 2.8 GPA and 3 or more hours of community service. Children of King Kekaulike High School staff members not eligible. Please log on to www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org to apply
Deadline to apply: February 22, 2013

Celeste Hayo Memorial Scholarship: Only available to a King Kekaulike High School students with a Minimum 2.8 GPA, with preference for a high school or former high school soccer player and preference for a student pursuing a nursing major. Please log on to www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org to apply
Deadline to Apply: February 22, 2013

Edwin M. Kuniyuki Memorial Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship for students with a minimum 3.0 GPA who must be a member of Hawaii Schools Federal Credit Union before the submission deadline, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA See Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: February 24, 2013

Buick Achiever Scholarship Program: Open to students who will be attending a four year college or university and planning to major in the field of Engineering, technology, design, or business. Please log on to www.buickachievers.com to apply
Deadline: February 28, 2012

The Realtors Association of Maui (RAM) Scholarship: Minimum $1,000 scholarships open to Maui High school seniors, based on Financial Need, scholastic achievement, school activities, a personal statement, career goals, and community activities. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: February 28, 2013

Lowe’s Scholarship Program: Applicants must be high school seniors who intend to enroll full time in an undergraduate course of study in the US for the 2012-2013 school year with a minimum 3.25 GPA and a demonstrated history of commitment to their community through leadership activities, community service and/or work experience. www.lowes.com/scholarships
Deadline: February 28, 2013

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Proctor & Gamble – Orgullosa Scholarship: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full-time in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) degree-seeking program at an accredited four-year US institution, be of Hispanic heritage, be a US Citizen or permanent resident or eligible non-US citizen, have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, and be eligible for Pell Grant. Applicants must complete and submit a Proctor & Gamble consent form. Applicants must also apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in 2013. For more information and to apply, visit www.hsf.net/PG_Orgullosa.aspx
Deadline: February 28, 2013

Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation: Ten $4000 annual scholarship for students entering a four year accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in a business related field. Students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and have participated in school activities and community service. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline to apply: March 1, 2013

The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation Scholarships: Three scholarship opportunities offered to students and student-athletes who have at least a 3.0 GPA and plan on attending an accredited college or university. Please log on to www.dukefoundation.org
Ambassador Application: March 1, 2012 Scholarship Application: April 1, 2013

Soroptimist International of Maui’s Youth Citizenship Awards: Applicant must be a student enrolled in the last two years of a public or private high school and cannot have reached 21st birthday prior to
July 1st of award year, demonstrate leadership, community service, integrity, and commitment to family and community. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: March 1, 2013

Harriet Bouslog Labor Scholarship: Applicant must be a family member of an active or retired member of the ILWU Local 142 or an ILWU Local 142 member in good standing; AND be currently rolled in or have applied for admission to a campus within the University of Hawai’i system (including community colleges)
on a full-time basis, and meet all application requirements (application form, oral history and essay, list of extracurricular activities, and personal letter of recommendation). Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: March 1, 2013

University of Hawai’i Common Scholarship: This new online application is for students
who plan to attend one of the UH Community Colleges. https://uhsys.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com
Priority Deadline: March 1, 2013

The Filipino Women’s League: (2) $1000 scholarships for students of Filipino ancestry, with a cumulative GPA of 3.5, who will be attending college within the State of Hawai’i. Please see Mrs Gomer for an application.
Deadline to apply: March 9, 2013

Diamond Resort Scholarship: (5) $1000 scholarship based on academic achievement, financial need, leadership, and community service. Please See Mrs Gomer for an application.
Deadline: March 15, 2013

Maui AJA Veterans & Maui Sons and Daughters of the Nisei Veterans Scholarship: Ten $1000 scholarships for college bound seniors, based on scholastic record and financial need. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: March 15, 2013

Portuguese Association of Maui: Two $1000 scholarships for students of Portuguese ancestry who plan on attending any accredited post secondary institution. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: March 30, 2013

Maui Puerto Rican Association Scholarship: (1) $1000 (1) $800 (3) $7000 scholarships for students of Puerto Rican ancestry planning on attending post secondary schooling. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: March 30, 2013

Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai (MOKK): (3) $1000 scholarships for children of members of the MOKK or students of Okinawan ancestry. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: March 30, 2013

Hawaii Education Association Scholarship: (2) $2,000 scholarships to HEA members, children of HEA Members, or grandchildren or legally adopted grandchildren of HEA members, who plan on attending a 2 or 4 year college or university. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: April 1, 2013

Maui Association for Family & Community Education (MAFCE) Scholarship: (5) $2,000 scholarship for students who have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA, have been residents of Maui for the past 5 years, and plan on attending an accredited 2 or 4 year university, and who exhibit financial need. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: April 10, 2013

Kamehameha Schools Na Ho’okama a Pauahi: Kamehameha Schools Financial Aide and Scholarship Application. Offered to students of Hawaiian ancestry seeking an undergraduate degree. You do not have to attend Kamehameha schools to apply. Available on line at www.ksbe.edu/finaid
Deadline: April 22, 2013

University of Hawai’i Systems scholarships: Check out this website from UH Manoa’s financial Aide page. It offers access to hundreds of various UH System and local scholarships. http://www.hawaii.edu/fas/info/scholarships.php

Western Undergraduate Exchange: WUE is the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a program coordinated by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICH). Through WUE, students in Western states may enroll in participating two year and four year public college programs at a reduced tuition level: up to 150 percent of the institutions regular resident tuition. In all cases WUE tuition is considerably less than nonresident tuition. Students should log on to http://wue.wiche.edu/ for more information, or see Mrs. Gomer for a full list of participating schools. www.scholarships.com- Log on and create a user ID to find scholarship matches

You can also visit these websites for more scholarship information:
www.hawaii.edu/fas www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org
www.finaid.org www.grometfoundation.org
www.hawaii.edu/diversity/scholarships

Register for SAT’s at www.collegeboard.com
SAT DATES: May 4 (at Kekaulike), June 1 (other test site)

**PLEASE SEE MRS. GOMER IF YOU QUALIFY FOR FREE/ REDUCED LUNCH FOR A FEE WAIVER FOR THE SAT AND ACT**

Monsanto Hawaii Agricultural Scholarship

OPEN TO: Hawaii high school seniors who will be attending college this year or Hawaii residents currently attending college, and pursuing a future career in agriculture. Eligible students must currently, or are planning to, be enrolled full-time and accepted to an accredited college or university other than the University of Hawaii at Manoa* or Oregon State University.* Please see application for more details.
DEADLINE: May 1, 2013

LOCAL CONTACT:
Stacie Sasagawa
808-685-8664, stacie.sasagawa@monsanto.com

*FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA OR OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY: Monsanto Hawaii is pleased to support separate scholarship programs at your schools. Please contact your school for application forms and more information.

University of Hawaii at Manoa
College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources
Dr. Charles Kinoshita, Associate Dean, 808-956-6997 KinoshitaC@CTAHR.hawaii.edu

Oregon State University
Paul Dorres, Director of Student Services, 541-737-5655, paul.dorres@oregonstate.edu

Monsanto Hawaii Life Sciences Scholarship

OPEN TO: Hawaii high school seniors who will be attending college this year to pursue a degree in the life sciences. Please see the application for more information.

DEADLINE: April 1, 2013

LOCAL CONTACTS:
Dawn Bicoy (Molokai)
808-553-5070, dawn.m.bicoy@monsanto.com

Carol Reimann (Maui)
808-891-8830, carol.k.reimann@monsanto.com

Alan Takemoto (Oahu)
808-685-8371, alan.takemoto@monsanto.com

Scholarship Bulletin #4 1/10/13

SAE Foundation Engineering Scholarship Program : Various scholarships from the SAE Foundation and for University-Sponsored SAE scholarships with varying criteria for students pursuing a degree in Engineering from a program that is ABET accredited. The following programs from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa are accredited by ABET: Biological Engineering (BS), Civil Engineering (BS), Electrical Engineering (BS), Mechanical Engineering (BS), and Ocean & Resources Engineering (MS). http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/hsseniors.htm
Deadline: January 15, 2013

The Millennium Gates Foundation: Offered to students of African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American heritage who have cumulative GPA’s of 3.3 -4.0, have demonstrated leadership abilities, and meet the Federal Pell Grant criteria. Student must be enrolling at a US accredited college or University as a full time student. Please log on to www.gmsp.org
Deadline to submit application online: January 16th 2013 6:59PM Hawai’i standard time

Charles R. Kendall Scholarship: Available to HGEA members and their dependents who are attending or plan to attend a college or university on a full-time basis. Member must be in good standing for at least one year. Criteria: 1) Financial need, 2) Academic ability, 3)Personal letter, 4) Recommendations. www.hgea.org/benefits/scholarships.aspx
Deadline: January 18th, 2013 (Postmarked)

Russell K. Okata Scholarship: Available to HGEA members and their dependents who are attending or plan to attend a community college or vocational, trade or other post-high school study on a full-time basis. Criteria: 1) Financial need, 2) Academic ability, 3) Personal letter, 4) Recommendations. www.hgea.org/benefits/scholarships.aspx
Deadline: January 18th, 2013 (Postmarked)
*Kendall and Okata Scholarships utilize one application.

Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation: Between $2000 and $5000 offered to students who will be attending an accredited 4 year university of college in the United States, and who demonstrate academic achievement, scholastic merit and financial need. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application. Deadline to apply: January 31st, 2013

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship: $2000 awards to students who demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family, and community, and an ability to succeed in college. ONLY the first 10,000 applications submitted online will be considered.
www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/community-scholarships.html
Deadline: February 1, 2013

Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Scholarship - Deadline: One $1000 award is given to an outstanding graduating senior nominated by each qualifying high school in the State of Hawaii. Additional awards available to those that advance to being selected as finalists. Applications available at www.takitanifoundation.org. Applications must be submitted to high school senior advisor/college counselor; applications will not be accepted directly from student.
February 6, 2013

The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation Scholarships: Three scholarship opportunities offered to students and student-athletes who have at least a 3.0 GPA and plan on attending an accredited college or university. Please log on to www.dukefoundation.org
Deadline: Athletic Grant February 15, 2012
Ambassador Application: March 1, 2012 Scholarship Application: April 1, 2013

Fred & Annie Chan Tuition Scholarship: Applicant must be entering UH-Manoa Information and Computer Sciences Department as a Freshman with a minimum 3.0 GPA, explain financial need, 2 letters of recommendation, and submit official transcripts. $5000 award. Only the first two complete applications from each high school will be accepted. For more information and to download application, visit http://www.ics.hawaii.edu/academics/undergraduate
(click on Fred and Annie Chan Scholarships link).
Deadline: February 15, 2013

First Wind Scholars Program: Applicant must be a high school senior from a public or private high school in an identified community (Kahuku, Kahului, Kihei, Lahaina, Laiea, maui, Oahu, Pukalani, Wailuku, Waialua, Wahiawa, HI) and be planning to enroll full-time in an undergraduate study in environmental sciences, wind technology, general sciences, health sciences or engineering at an accredited vocational-technical school, two- or four-year college or university in the fall semester for entire academic year, have a minimum 2.75 GPA, and demonstrate interest in renewable energy. Program offers up to (15) $3000 non-renewable scholarship, and (1) $5000 renewable scholarship. For more information and to apply, visit
www.firstwind.com/firstwindscholars
Deadline: February 15, 2013

HMSA Kaimana Awards and Scholarship: $3000 scholarships for students with an additional $2,000 awarded to scholarship recipients with exceptional qualities. Scholarship selection is based on students’ individual athletic and academic achievement, sportsmanship, and community involvement, with special focus given to students in lower-profile sports. Applicants must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75, participate on one or more league-recognized team during at least one of their high school years. Application available at www.hmsa.com
Deadline to apply: Must be received by 4pm HST February 15, 2013

Josh Jerman Maui Nui Scholarship: Three $1000 scholarships for students who plan on attending a 4 year university or college, demonstrate financial need, and plan on returning to Maui after college graduation. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: February 20, 2013

Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union Scholarship: Applicants must be a primary member with their own HawaiiUSA FCU account in good standing for a minimum of 12 consecutive months prior to the application deadline. Program awards (9) $2000 scholarships for graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full-time at an accredited two- or four-year institution, and (6) $2000 awards for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled as full-time students. Applications available from all Hawaii USA FCU branches or can be accessed online at
https://www.hawaiiusafcu.com/Libraries/PDFs/Scholarship_app.sflb.ashx.
Deadline to apply: February 20, 2013

Edwin M. Kuniyuki Memorial Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship for students with a minimum 3.0 GPA who must be a member of Hawaii Schools Federal Credit Union before the submission deadline, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA See Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: February 24, 2012

Buick Achiever Scholarship Program: Open to students who will be attending a four year college or university and planning to major in the field of Engineering, technology, design, or business. Please log on to www.buickachievers.com to apply
Deadline: February 28, 2012

The Realtors Association of Maui (RAM) Scholarship: Minimum $1,000 scholarships open to Maui High school seniors, based on Financial Need, scholastic achievement, school activities, a personal statement, career goals, and community activities. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: February 28, 2013

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Proctor & Gamble – Orgullosa Scholarship: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full-time in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) degree-seeking program at an accredited four-year US institution, be of Hispanic heritage, be a US Citizen or permanent resident or eligible non-US citizen, have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, and be eligible for Pell Grant. Applicants must complete and submit a Proctor & Gamble consent form. Applicants must also apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in 2013. For more information and to apply, visit www.hsf.net/PG_Orgullosa.aspx
Deadline: February 28, 2013

Lowe’s Scholarship Program: Applicants must be high school seniors who intend to enroll full time in an undergraduate course of study in the US for the 2012-2013 school year with a minimum 3.25 GPA and a demonstrated history of commitment to their community through leadership activities, community service and/or work experience. www.lowes.com/scholarships
Deadline: February 28, 2013

Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation: Ten $4000 annual scholarship for students entering a four year accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in a business related field. Students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and have participated in school activities and community service. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline to apply: March 1, 2013

Soroptimist International of Maui’s Youth Citizenship Awards: Applicant must be a student enrolled in the last two years of a public or private high school and cannot have reached 21st birthday prior to
July 1st of award year, demonstrate leadership, community service, integrity, and commitment to family and community. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: March 1, 2013

Harriet Bouslog Labor Scholarship: Applicant must be a family member of an active or retired member of the ILWU Local 142 or an ILWU Local 142 member in good standing; AND be currently rolled in or have applied for admission to a campus within the University of Hawai’i system (including community colleges) on a full-time basis, and meet all application requirements (application form, oral history and essay, list of extracurricular activities, and personal letter of recommendation). Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline: March 1, 2013

University of Hawai’i Common Scholarship: This new online application is for students
who plan to attend one of the UH Community Colleges. https://uhsys.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com
Priority Deadline: March 1, 2013

The Filipino Women’s League: 2 $1000 scholarships for students of Filipino ancestry, with a cumulative GPA of 3.5, who will be attending college within the State of Hawai’i. Please see Mrs Gomer for an application.
Deadline to apply: March 9, 2013

University of Hawai’i Systems scholarships: Check out this website from UH Manoa’s financial Aide page. It offers access to hundreds of various UH System and local scholarships. http://www.hawaii.edu/fas/info/scholarships.php

Western Undergraduate Exchange: WUE is the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a program coordinated by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICH). Through WUE, students in Western states may enroll in participating two year and four year public college programs at a reduced tuition level: up to 150 percent of the institutions regular resident tuition. In all cases WUE tuition is considerably less than nonresident tuition. Students should log on to http://wue.wiche.edu/ for more information, or see Mrs. Gomer for a full list of participating schools.
www.scholarships.com- Log on and create a user ID to find scholarship matches
You can also visit these websites for more scholarship information:
www.hawaii.edu/fas www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org
www.finaid.org www.grometfoundation.org
www.hawaii.edu/diversity/scholarships

Register for SAT’s at www.collegeboard.com
SAT DATES: Dec 1, Jan 26, Mar 9, May 4, June 1
King Kekaulike will only administer the SAT on Jan 26 and May 4.
Other test dates will require testing at another school
(Seabury, Maui High or Lahinaluna)

Register for ACT’s at www.actstudent.org
ACT DATES: Dec 8, Feb 9, Apr 13, June 8

**PLEASE SEE MRS. GOMER IF YOU QUALIFY FOR FREE/ REDUCED LUNCH FOR A FEE WAIVER FOR THE SAT AND ACT**

Scholarships Primarily for High School Seniors

UH Manoa Chancellor’s Scholarship - Deadline: January 5, 2013
Applicants must be admitted as a classified full-time freshman to UH-Manoa, have a 3.5 minimum GPA, a 1600 SAT combined score or 25 ACT Composite score (including writing section), demonstrate superior academic achievement and creative endeavor, record of academic/co-curricular/community service activities, and be graduating from a Hawai’i high school. For more information and application,
visit http://manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/undergrad/financing/chancellors_scholarship.html

Burger King Scholars Program - Deadline: January 10, 2013
Provides awards to applicants from two different tracks – high school seniors and Burger King employees or their dependents. Must have a 2.50 GPA, demonstrate academic achievements and records, participate in school and community activities, and plan to enroll in a two- or four-year college, university, or vocation-technical school in the U.S., Canada, or Puerto Rico.
http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund - Deadline: January 11, 2013
Several Scholarships with Various Eligibility Requirements (view website for details). Minimum Eligibility Criteria: Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census, be a
citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the U.S. (Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau are also eligible), be enrolling
in a U.S. accredited college or university in the Fall 2012, minimum unweighted GPA of 2.70 or higher or have earned a GED, must apply for federal financial aid using FAFSA (Free Application for Federal
Student Aid) by February 1, and submit one letter of recommendation.
www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf_list_highschool.html

Dell Scholars Program - Deadline: January 15, 2013
Open to graduating high school seniors attending an accredited high school AND MUST have participated in a Michael & Susan Dell Foundation approved college readiness program for a minimum of two of the last three years (qualifying programs in Hawaii include Upward Bound, AVID,
and GEAR UP). Applicants must also have a minimum 2.4 GPA, demonstrate financial need, an intention to enroll in a bachelor’s degree program in the upcoming fall semester, and be a US citizen or permanent resident. Dell Scholars must also demonstrate a desire and ability to overcome barriers and to achieve their goals through an individual determination to succeed, future goals and plans to achieve them, ability to communicate hardships, and self motivation in completing challenging coursework. For more information and to apply, visit www.dellscholars.org

SAE Foundation Engineering Scholarship Program - Deadline: January 15, 2013
Various scholarships from the SAE Foundation and for University-Sponsored SAE scholarships with varying criteria for students pursuing a degree in Engineering from a program that is ABET
accredited. The following programs from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa are accredited by ABET: Biological Engineering (BS), Civil Engineering (BS), Electrical Engineering (BS), Mechanical Engineering (BS), and Ocean & Resources Engineering (MS).
http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/hsseniors.htm

The Gates Millennium Foundation - Deadline: January 16, 2013
Applicants must be of African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American ethnicity, be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the U.S., have attained a cumulative unweighted 3.30 GPA or have earned a GED, be enrolling as a full-time, first-year, degree-seeking student in a U.S. accredited college or university (with exception to those who are concurrently pursuing a high school diploma), have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities, meet the Federal Pell Grant
eligibility criteria, have a completed student application, nomination form, and recommender form by deadline. www.gmsp.org

Charles R. Kendall Scholarship - Deadline: January 18, 2013
Available to HGEA members and their dependents who are attending or plan to attend a college or university on a full-time basis. Member must be in good standing for at least one year. Criteria: 1)
Financial need, 2) Academic ability, 3) Personal letter, 4) Recommendations. www.hgea.org/benefits/scholarships.aspx

Russell K. Okata Scholarship - Deadline: January 18, 2013
Available to HGEA members and their dependents who are attending or plan to attend a community college or vocational, trade or other post-high school study on a full-time basis. Criteria: 1) Financial
need, 2) Academic ability, 3) Personal letter, 4) Recommendations. www.hgea.org/benefits/scholarships.aspx

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship - Deadline: February 1, 2013
$2000 awards to students who demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family, and community, and an ability to succeed in college. ONLY the first 10,000 applications submitted online will be considered.
www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/community-scholarships.html

Mamoru & Aiko Takitani Foundation Scholarship - Deadline: February 6, 2013
One $1000 award is given to an outstanding graduating senior nominated by each qualifying high school in the State of Hawaii. Additional awards available to those that advance to being selected as finalists. Applications available from high school counselors or from www.takitanifoundation.org. Applications must be submitted to high school senior advisor/college counselor; applications will not be accepted directly from student.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) AT&T Foundation Scholarship - Deadline: February 15, 2013
Applicants must be a dependent of an AT&T employee, be a graduating high school senior or undergraduate student planning to enroll full-time in a degree-seeking program at an accredited two- or four-year US institution, be of Hispanic heritage, be 26 years old or younger, be a US Citizen or permanent resident or eligible non-US citizen, and have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. For more information and to apply, visit http://www.hsf.net/ATT-Foundation.aspx.

Fred & Annie Chan Tuition Scholarship - Deadline: February 15, 2013*
Applicant must be entering UH-Manoa Information and Computer Sciences Department as a Freshman with a minimum 3.0 GPA, explain financial need, 2 letters of recommendation, and submit official transcripts. $5000 award. Only the first two complete applications from each high school will be accepted. For more information and to download application, visit http://www.ics.hawaii.edu/academics/undergraduate (click on Fred and Annie Chan Scholarships link).

First Wind Scholars Program - Deadline: February 15, 2013
Applicant must be a high school senior from a public or private high school in an identified community (Kahuku, Kahului, Kihei, Lahaina, Laiea, maui, Oahu, Pukalani, Wailuku, Waialua, Wahiawa, HI) and be planning to enroll full-time in an undergraduate study in environmental sciences, wind technology, general sciences, health sciences or engineering at an accredited vocational-technical school, two- or four-year college or university in the fall semester for entire academic year, have a minimum 2.75 GPA, and demonstrate interest in renewable energy. Program offers up to (15) $3000 non-renewable scholarship, and (1) $5000 renewable scholarship. For more information and to apply, visit
www.firstwind.com/firstwindscholars

Josh Jerman Maui Nui Scholarship - Deadline: February 20, 2013
Applicant must be a Maui County high school senior already enrolled (or enrolling) in a full-time program at any four year accredited college or university for Fall 2013, demonstrate financial need, plan
to return and work in Maui County after graduation. Foundation awards (3) $1000 scholarships. For more information and to request scholarship application, visit http://JoshJermanFoundation.org

HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union Scholarship Program - Deadline: February 20, 2013
Applicants must be a primary member with their own HawaiiUSA FCU account in good standing for a minimum of 12 consecutive months prior to the application deadline. Program awards (9) $2000 scholarships for graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full-time at an accredited two- or four-year institution, and (6) $2000 awards for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled as full-time students. Applications available from all HawaiiUSA FCU branches or can be accessed online at
https://www.hawaiiusafcu.com/Libraries/PDFs/Scholarship_app.sflb.ashx.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Proctor & Gamble – Orgullosa Scholarship - Deadline: Feb 28, 2013
Applicants must be graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full-time in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) degree-seeking program at an accredited four-year US institution, be of Hispanic heritage, be a US Citizen or permanent resident or eligible non-US citizen, have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, and be eligible for Pell Grant. Applicants must complete and submit a
Proctor & Gamble consent form. Applicants must also apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in 2013. For more information and to apply, visit http://www.hsf.net/PG_Orgullosa.aspx

Lowe’s Scholarship Program - Deadline: February 28, 2013
Applicants must be high school seniors who intend to enroll full-time in an undergraduate course of study in the US for the 2012-2013 school year with a minimum 3.25 GPA and a demonstrated history of commitment to their community through leadership activities, community service and/or work experience. www.lowes.com/scholarships

University of Hawai’i at Hilo Chancellor’s Scholarship - Deadline: March 1, 2013
Applicants must be accepted by UH Hilo, be graduating from a Hawai’i high school, have a minimum 3.50 GPA, or 1800 SAT (reading, writing, and math), or a composite score of 27 on the ACT, and demonstrate leadership and/or community service.
http://hilo.hawaii.edu/prospective/cseligibility.php

Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation (Servco) Scholarship - Deadline: March 1, 2013
Applicants must be graduating Hawaii high school seniors or resident students currently enrolled in college in pursuit of a business field such as Accounting, Business Administration, General Business,
Management, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, or International Management. Applicants must also earn or have earned a BOE Recognition Diploma with Honors (3.0 GPA or better). Scholarships are awarded based on financial need,
academic achievement, leadership qualities, a desire to attend college, special circumstances, and personal interviews. For more information and to download application, visit
http://servco.com/philanthropy/scholarships.php.

Soroptimist International of Maui’s Youth Citizenship Awards - Deadline: March 1, 2013
Applicant must be a student enrolled in the last two years of a public or private high school and cannot have reached 21st birthday prior to July 1st of award year, demonstrate leadership, community service,
integrity, and commitment to family and community. Applications are available from the Educational Opportunity Center or from high school counselors.

Harriet Bouslog Labor Scholarship - Deadline: March 1, 2013
Applicant must be a family member of an active or retired member of the ILWU Local 142 or an ILWU Local 142 member in good standing; AND be currently rolled in or have applied for admission to a campus within the University of Hawai’i system (including community colleges) on a full-time basis, and meet all application requirements (application form, oral history and essay, list of extracurricular
activities, and personal letter of recommendation). Applications are available from the Educational Opportunity Center and high school counselors. Preference is given to graduating high school seniors.

Filipino Women’s League Community Scholarship Program - Deadline: March 9, 2013
Applicants must be of Filipino ancestry, graduating Hawaii high school senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better, provide documentation of acceptance from an institution of higher learning in the state of
Hawaii, and enroll as a full-time student at said institution. Paper applications are available from the Educational Opportunity Center and from high school counselors.

Farm Credit Services of Hawaii Scholarship - Deadline: March 15, 2013
Applicants must have graduated or will be graduating from high school in the year of application and be pursuing a degree in an agricultural related field. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, copy of last report card or transcript, a short essay (minimum 500 words) on “What future does Tropical Agriculture have for the young,” and list agriculturally related activities participated in. (2) $1,500 scholarships awarded. For more information and to apply, visit
www.hawaiifarmcredit.com/scholarship.html.

Scholarship Bulletin #3
11/15/12

University of Hawai’i at Manoa- College Opportunities Program (COP): COP provides an alternative pathway for students who desire to attend UH Manoa but who do not possess the minimum requirements for admissions (2.8 Cumulative GPA, and 510 in each section of the SAT). COP is a 6 week intensive summer academic and residential program designed to upgrade academic and social skills. Participants who successfully complete the COP program are admitted to UHM in the Fall semester. Please log on to http://www.hawaii.edu/cop/ for more information and to download an application.
Priority Deadline: December 3rd 2012 at 12pm
Final Deadline January 5th 2013 at 12pm

Hispanic Scholarship Fund: This website offers a number of scholarships that are pen to students of Hispanic ancestry who, have minimum 3.0 GPA and plan on attending an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university during the 2001-2011 school year. Please log on to http://www.hsf.net for an application.
Deadline: December 15, 2012

AFSCME Family Scholarship Program: Available to children or financially dependent grandchildren of active or retired, full dues-paying AFSCME members (HGEA Local 152 and UPW Local 646). Applicants must be graduating high school seniors, applying to an accredited college or university and subsequently accepted as a full-time student in a four-year degree program (or a two-year institution that will transfer credits to a four-year institution), and have taken SAT or ACT. Ten (10) - $2,000 Renewable (up to 4 year) scholarship awards available.
http://www.afscme.org/members/scholarships/afscme-family-scholarship
Deadline: December 31st, 2012 (Postmarked)

Burger King Scholars Program: Open to students who have a minimum 2.5 GPA, work a part-time job with a minimum of 10 hours per week, are actively involved in community service, demonstrate financial need, and plan to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university. Log on to http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org
Deadline to submit application online: January 10, 2013 9:59pm Hawai’i standard time

Asian &Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF): The requirements of this scholarship are: Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the 2000 Census., be a U.S. citizen, be a first-time, incoming college student in the Fall of 2013, be enrolled full-time in a two or four-year program, and have a cumulative, unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale and must have applied for financial aid using the FAFSA by February 15th. For more information please go to www.apiasf.org Deadline to submit application online: January 11th 2013 6:59pm Hawai’i standard time

The Millennium Gates Foundation: Offered to students of African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American heritage who have cumulative GPA’s of 3.3 -4.0, have demonstrated leadership abilities, and meet the Federal Pell Grant criteria. Student must be enrolling at a US accredited college or University as a full time student. Please log on to www.gmsp.org
Deadline to submit application online: January 16th 2013 6:59PM Hawai’i standard time

Charles R. Kendall Scholarship: Available to HGEA members and their dependents who are attending or plan to attend a college or university on a full-time basis. Member must be in good standing for at least one year. Criteria: 1) Financial need, 2) Academic ability, 3)Personal letter, 4) Recommendations. www.hgea.org/benefits/scholarships.aspx
Deadline: January 18th, 2013 (Postmarked)

Russell K. Okata Scholarship: Available to HGEA members and their dependents who are attending or plan to attend a community college or vocational, trade or other post-high school study on a full-time basis. Criteria: 1) Financial need, 2) Academic ability, 3) Personal letter, 4) Recommendations. www.hgea.org/benefits/scholarships.aspx
Deadline: January 18th, 2013 (Postmarked)
*Kendall and Okata Scholarships utilize one application.

Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation: Between $2000 and $5000 offered to students who will be attending an accredited 4 year university of college in the United States, and who demonstrate academic achievement, scholastic merit and financial need. Please see Mrs. Gomer for an application.
Deadline to apply: January 31st, 2013

Western Undergraduate Exchange: WUE is the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a program coordinated by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICH). Through WUE, students in Western states may enroll in participating two year and four year public college programs at a reduced tuition level: up to 150 percent of the institutions regular resident tuition. In all cases WUE tuition is considerably less than nonresident tuition. Students should log on to http://wue.wiche.edu/ for more information, or see Mrs. Gomer for a full list of participating schools.

www.scholarships.com- Log on and create a user ID to find scholarship matches

You can also visit these websites for more scholarship information:
www.hawaii.edu/fas www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org
www.finaid.org www.grometfoundation.org
www.hawaii.edu/diversity/scholarships

Register for SAT’s at www.collegeboard.com
SAT DATES: Dec 1, Jan 26, Mar 9, May 4, June 1
King Kekaulike will only administer the SAT on Jan 26 and May 4.
Other test dates will require testing at another school (Seabury, Maui High or Lahinaluna)

Register for ACT’s at www.actstudent.org
ACT DATES: Dec 8, Feb 9, Apr 13, June 8

Scholarship Bulletin #2
10/15/12

Distinguished Young Women of Hawai’i: A scholarship program for college bound young women who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, in their communities, achievement in athletics and refinement of musical, artistic or performance arts skills. Please log on to: http://www.ajm.org
Deadline to apply: October 21, 2012

2012 Horatio Alger Scholarship: For students attending a 2 or 4 year university, who display financial need, are involved in co-curricular activities, and who have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Please log on to https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships for an application.
Deadline to apply: October 25, 2012

Coca-Cola Scholars Program: Applicants must graduating high school seniors planning to pursue a degree at an accredited US post-secondary institution with a minimum 3.00 GPA at end of junior year of high school, and must be US Citizens, US Nationals, or Humanitarian parolees. Applicants should also demonstrate school and community involvement. Applicants cannot be children or grandchildren of employees, officers, or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions or subsidiaries. For more information and to apply, visit www.coca-colascholars.org
Deadline to apply: October 31, 2012

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards: Students in Grades 5-12 with community/volunteer service within the last year may apply for State and National awards. (Employees or Prudential, NASSP, or any of their affiliates are ineligible to apply for these awards, but children of Prudential employees may be eligible for The PruKids Volunteer Awards contact spirit@prudential.com for information.) Applications must be certified by school principal or an affiliate agency. For more information or to apply online, visit www.spirit.prudential.com.
Deadline: November 6, 2012

The Gromet Foundation: This is a program for financially disadvantaged students who excel academically. Please see Mrs Gomer for an application.
Deadline to apply: November 10, 2012

AFSCME Family Scholarship Program: Available to children or financially dependent grandchildren of active or retired, full dues-paying AFSCME members (HGEA Local 152 and UPW Local 646). Applicants must be graduating high school seniors, applying to an accredited college or university and subsequently accepted as a full-time student in a four-year degree program (or a two-year institution that will transfer credits to a four-year institution), and have taken SAT or ACT. Ten (10) - $2,000 Renewable (up to 4 year) scholarship awards available.
http://www.afscme.org/members/scholarships/afscme-family-scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2012 (Postmarked)

*Kendall and Okata Scholarships utilize one application.

Western Undergraduate Exchange: WUE is the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a program coordinated by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICH). Through WUE, students in Western states may enroll in participating two year and four year public college programs at a reduced tuition level: up to 150 percent of the institutions regular resident tuition. In all cases WUE tuition is considerably less than nonresident tuition. Students should log on to http://wue.wiche.edu/ for more information, or see Mrs. Gomer for a full list of participating schools.
www.scholarships.com- Log on and create a user ID to find scholarship matches
www.fastweb.com- Log on and create a user ID to find scholarship matches

Deadline: December 31, 2012 (Postmarked) AFSCME Family Scholarship Program: Available to children or financially dependent grandchildren of active or retired, full dues-paying AFSCME members (HGEA Local 152 and UPW Local 646). Applicants must be graduating high school seniors, applying to an accredited college or university and subsequently accepted as a full-time student in a four-year degree program (or a two-year institution that will transfer credits to a four-year institution), and have taken SAT or ACT. Ten (10) - $2,000 Renewable (up to 4 year) scholarship awards available.
http://www.afscme.org/members/scholarships/afscme-family-scholarship

Deadline: January 18, 2013 (Postmarked) Charles R. Kendall Scholarship: Available to HGEA members and their dependents who are attending or plan to attend a college or university on a full-time basis. Member must be in good standing for at least one year. Criteria: 1) Financial need, 2) Academic ability, 3) Personal letter, 4) Recommendations. www.hgea.org/benefits/scholarships.aspx

Deadline: January 18, 2013 (Postmarked) Russell K. Okata Scholarship: Available to HGEA members and their dependents who are attending or plan to attend a community college or vocational, trade or other post-high school study on a full-time basis. Criteria: 1) Financial need, 2) Academic ability, 3) Personal letter, 4) Recommendations. www.hgea.org/benefits/scholarships.aspx

Scholarship Bulletin #1 09/07/12

Questbridge National College Match: This is a scholarship program for high achieving, low income students. Please log on to www.questbridge.org for more information. Deadline to apply: September 28, 2012

The Gromet Foundation: This is a program for financially disadvantaged students who excel academically. Please see Mrs Gomer for an application.
Deadline to apply: November 10, 2012

www.scholarships.com- Log on and create a user ID to find scholarship matches
www.fastweb.com- Log on and create a user ID to find scholarship matches
You can also visit these websites for more scholarship information:
www.hawaii.edu/fas www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org
www.finaid.org www.grometfoundation.org
www.hawaii.edu/diversity/scholarships

Register for SAT’s at www.collegeboard.com
SAT DATES: Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1, Jan 26, Mar 9, May 4, June 1

Register for ACT’s at www.actstudent.org
ACT DATES: Sept 8, Oct 27, Dec 8, Feb 9, Apr 13, June 8

**PLEASE SEE MRS. GOMER IF YOU QUALIFY FOR FREE/ REDUCED LUNCH FOR A FEE WAIVER FOR THE SAT AND ACT**