Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Scholarships Available for Native Hawaiian Students


FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION


General Materials Required for the University of Hawai’I Financial Aid Department

1.     Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
2.     Student Aid Report (SAR) generated from the FAFSA
3.     Institutional Supplemental Form
4.     Copy of income tax forms (done by random selection)


Scholarships Available for Native Hawaiians

1.   Kua`ana Student Services Tuition Waiver
Due date: May 1
Address: Queen Lili`uokalani Center for Studne Services, Rm 207
               2600 Campus Road, Honolulu, Hawai’I 96822
Phone: (808) 956-5593

2.     Ke Ali`i Pauahi Foundation Financial Aid & Scholarships for Kamehameha non-graduates
Due date: May 1
Address: 1887 Makuakane Street, Honolulu, Hawai’I 96817-1887
Phone: (808) 842-8216
      www.pauahi.org

3.     Ke Ali’I Pauahi Foundation Financial Aid & Scholarships for Kamemehama graduates
Due date: May 1
Address: 1887 Makuakane Stree, Honolulu, Hawai’I 96817-1887

4.     Offices of Hawaii Affairs (OHA) Education Foundation Scholarships
Due date: March 1
Address: 711 Kapi’olani Blvd. Honolulu, Hawai’I, 96813
Phone: (808) 594-1912
      www.oha.org

5.     Native Hawaii Leadership Project (NHLP)
Due date: March 1
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
2404 Maile Way, Bus. Ad. A405 (a)
Honolulu, HI 96822
Contact: (808) 945-1560
E-mail: nhlp@cba.hawaii.edu

THIS LINK IS NOT FUNCTIONAL YET: Website: www.cba.hawaii.edu/nhlp
The Native Hawaiian Leadership Project (NHLP) is a program funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Native Hawaiian Higher Education Act. These funds will be used to implement various projects that will encourage and assist Native Hawaiians to attain undergraduate, graduate and doctorate degrees.

6.     Hawaiian Homes Commission Scholarships (DHHL)
Due date: March 1
Address: HHC Scholarships/DHHL
               P.O. Box 1879, Honolulu, Hawai’I 96805
Phone: O’ahu: 586-3836, Kaua’I: 274-3131, Molokai: 567-6104, Maui: 984-2120
      East Hawai’I: 974-4250, West Hawai’I: 887-6053

7.     Vicki Wilder Trust Fund
Due date: March 1
Address: Hawai’I Community Foundation
               900 Fort Street Mall #1300, Honolulu, Hawai’I 96813
Phone: (808) 566-5570

8.     Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu
Due date: May 15
Address: Scholarships Committee, Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu
      P.O. Box 1513, Honolulu, Hawai’I 96720

9.     Aha Punana Leo – Lamaku
Due date: March 1
Address: 1744 Kino’ole Street, Hili, Hawai’I 96720
Phone: 966-6246

10.     Hawaiian Studies Scholarship
Due date: April 15
Address: Center for Hawaiian Studies
               2645 Dole Street, Room 209A
      Kamakakuokalani Building, Honolulu, Hawai’I 96822
Phone: (808) 973-0979 / 973-0989

11.   Mary Kawena Puku’I Scholarship Award
Due date: April 15
Address: Center for Hawaiian Studies
               2645 Dole Street, Room 209A
               Kamakakuokalani Building, Honolulu, Hawai’I 96822
Phone: (808) 973-0979 / 973-0989

Other Valuable Scholarship Resources

1.     Hawai’I Community Foundation (provides over 50 different scholarships)
Due date: March 1
Address: 900 Fort Street Mall #1300
               Honolulu, Hawai’I 96813
Phone: (808) 566-5570
      www.hcf-hawaii.org

2.     Operation Manong Tuition Waiver
Due date: June 30
Address: Lili’uokalani Student Services Center
               2600 Campus Road Rm 309
                Honolulu, Hawai’I 96822
Phone: (808) 956-7348

3.     University of Hawai’I Regents and Presidential Scholarship Program
Due date: February 1
Address: University of Hawai’I Student Equity, Excellence & Diversity
Phone: (808) 956-4642


University of Hawai’I – Manoa Financial Aid Services
2600 Campus Road SSC 112
Honolulu, Hawai’I 96822
(808) 956-3985

*FAFAS on web: www.fafsa.ed.gove
-need help filling out the FAFSA? www.edu.gov/prog info/SFA/FAFSA

*US Department of Education: www.ed.gov
*Fast Web Scholarship Search: www.fastweb.com

*Scholarships available for the University of Hawai’i Manoa Campus only

US Department of Education: www.ed.gov
Fast Web Scholarships search: www.fastweb.com

Monday, October 29, 2012

Sunday, October 21, 2012

  • Must have a 3.3 GPA to apply
  • Open to students of certain ethnic backgrounds: African American, Asian Pacific Islander & American Indian.  See full list at the link above

College Sports Scholarships & NCAA STANDARDS

College Sports Scholarships
  • Links to the NCAA Eligibility Center
  • Information and links for high school athletes
NCAA Eligibility Center new and upcoming academic rule changes that impact the classes of 2013-2016:

Division I Changes-Overview
1. Increase in the minimum required core-course GPA from 2.0 to 2.30

2. Ten of the 16 required core courses must be completed before the beginning of the seventh semester (senior year).
     a. Seven of these 10 required courses must be English, math or natural/physical science 
     b. A repeat of one of the "locked in" courses will not be used if taken after the seventh semester   begins.

3. Increase in the overall core-course GPA as it relates to the ACT or SAT score which results in a new sliding scale
This impacts the class of 2016 if they plan to participate in intercollegiate athletics at the Division I level.

Division II Change-Reminder
Increase in the number of required core courses from 14 to 16
     a. One additional course in English, math or science
     b. One additional course in any core academic area (English, math, science, social science) or foreign language, comparative religion/philosophy.
This impacts current seniors (class of 2013) must meet this new rule if they plan to participate in intercollegiate athletics at the Division II level.

Eligibility Center Information and High School Portal Information at this link:
www.eligibilitycenter.org


GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

  • Must have 3.0 GPA or higher

Friday, October 19, 2012

Farm Credit Services Of Hawaii Scholarship
  • Deadline for application: March 15, 2013
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Short essay
  • Agricultural activities (example: 4-H, Future Farmers)

Gromet Foundation Scholarship Deadline: 11/10/2012

  • You may only get this application from Mrs. Donahoe, no online applications available
  • Must have a 3.0 GPA to apply
  • Must be financially disadvanged (example: family of 4 earning no more than $38,000 a year)

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Kauai College & Career Fair November 12, 2012

Kauai College & Career Fair 2012
  • 9th-12th Grades please come!
  • This is a holiday, please find transportation and carpool
  • 10am-2pm @ Hilton Kauai Beach Resort, Main Ballroom
  • (808) 245-1955

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Financial Aid Workshop December 5th At Waimea High School 6:30pm Library

Bring your parents and your estimated taxes for 2012.  These kind folks will guide you through the FAFSA process. Sign up in the Counseling Office (2nd Floor of the main office).
Coca-Cola Scholars Program 

This scholarship is due October 31st, 2012! Halloween !!!!!
  • U.S. Citizens; U.S. Nationals; U.S. Permanent Residents; Temporary Residents 
  • Must plan pursue a degree at a college institution after high school
  • GPA minimum of 3.0
  • Need to give them information on yourself: school activities, clubs, community, academic information and employment
Horatio Alger Scholarship

This scholarship is due Oct 25, 2012
  • Must display financial need
  • Be involved in co-curricular activities
  • Be involved in curricular activities
  • Show you have academic achievement- good grades
  • Be a citizen of the U.S.

Monday, October 15, 2012