Type  of  award: Scholarship.
Intended use:For full-time undergraduate or graduate study at accredited  2-year or 4-year institution  in  United States.
Eligibility: Applicant must be U.S. citizen  residing in Hawaii. Basis for selection:Major/career interest  in  health-related profession s; education or social work. Applicant  must demonstrate financial need, high  academic  achievement, depth of character  and service orientation.
Application  requirements:  Recommendations,  essay, transcript. SAR, FAFSA, SAT/ACT scores, personal statement should include record of community service and how future career will benefit Hawaii residents and state intentions to stay or return  to Hawaii after  graduation.
Additional information: Minimum 2.7 GPA. Must be resident of South or North Kona. Preference given to students demonstrating emphasis in advancing native Hawaiian  culture.
Application deadline:          February 15
Contact:
Hawaii Community Foundation  Scholarships
827 Fort Street Mall Honolulu,  HI 96813
Phone: 888-731-3863
Web: www .hawaiicommunityfoundation.org