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Fukunaga Scholarship                                                  

2023-2024                                                                                                              Deadline: Feb. 21, 2023

• The applicant must impress fellow students, members of the faculty and members of the community as an individual deserving of an opportunity to begin or continue higher education and must have demonstrated personal attributes and the scholastic aptitude needed to achieve educational goals. 

• The applicant must be interested in pursuing a career in Business and have participated in school activities and community service which demonstrate leadership and responsibility. 

• The applicant’s class standing will be considered. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 in his or her high school (and college, if applicable) career is required. 

• The applicant must show a desire and the ability to further his or her education as a means of attaining and sustaining a career in Business within the Pacific Islands region. U.S. citizenship is required. Evidence of citizenship may be requested. Permanent resident (green card) holders do not qualify.

• The applicant must be a resident of the State of Hawaii and plan to eventually return to Hawaii or the Pacific Islands region and contribute to its growth and welfare. 

• The applicant’s need for financial assistance will be considered based on financial resources available through financial aid and through his or her family’s assets and income. All applicants must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Student Aid Report to be considered for this award. Demonstrated financial need is not necessarily a requirement.

• Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership qualities, a desire to attend college, special circumstances, financial need, and personal interviews. 

• Scores allocated to each applicant will not be disclosed.  

For More Information See: Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation Applications Manager (submittable.com)

The Gates Scholarship

2023-2024                                                                                                             Deadline: Sept. 15, 2022

BASIC ELIGIBILITY

• To apply, students must be:

• A high school senior

• From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American

• Pell-eligible

• A US citizen, national, or permanent resident

• In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) 

For More Information See:  Gates: Scholarship (thegatesscholarship.org) 

 

Hawaii Community Foundation

2023-2024                                                                                                      Deadline: Varies

• HCF is a steward of more than 1,050 funds, including over 300 scholarship funds, created by donors who desire to transform lives and improve communities. In 2021, HCF distributed $100 million in grants to the community from funds at HCF, contracts, and private foundations statewide, including $7.1 million in scholarships.

For More Information See:  Home - Hawaii Community Foundation