About the Program:
HCCH was founded on December 17, 1918 by
Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. Today,
Club members strive to continue the mission
established by Prince Kuhio by improving
and enhancing the lives of Hawaiians through
active social and civic participation. The purpose of the Scholarship Program is to recognize academic achievement and to facilitate Hawaiians in their quest to attain higher levels of education, thus improving representation of Hawaiians at post-secondary schools and equipping them with the academic tools necessary to improve their economic welfare.
Proceeds from the Club's annual
Holoku BallSM are dedicated to scholarships for
Native Hawaiians. Each year in excess of 200
applications are processed. In the past four years, the
Club has awarded more than $100,000
in scholarships. HCCH is committed to offer continued
support to returning college students as well as offer
new scholarships to first-time college students.
Eligibility:
In order to qualify for the HCCH Scholarship,
you must meet the following criteria:
Be of Hawaiian descent
Be a resident of Hawai'i
Be a full-time student in an accredited two- or
four-year college as either a classified undergraduate
or graduate student in or out of the State of Hawai'i
Have a cumulative grade point average (g.p.a.)
of 2.5 for graduating high school seniors or undergraduate
students
Have a cumulative g.p.a. of 3.0 for graduate students
Priority is given to members of HCCH in good standing including
directly-related family members.
Award Decisions:
The amount of the award is determined by the
HCCH Scholarship Committee.
Awards vary and are based on academic standing, financial need, the quality of the essay and the completeness of the application package.
Scholarship checks are made payable to the scholarship recipient
and the post-high institution and are mailed to the university or
college financial aid office. Scholarship funds may be used for
tuition, fees, books and other educational expenses.
Deadline for 2006 Scholarships: March 1 -- application will be available on-line.
The Application for 2006 will only be available on-line!
May 15 -- postmarked deadline for receiving completed HCCH application,
Essay, and Copy of Birth Certificate. (Note: You will not have to submit a copy
of your birth certificate if you already submitted a copy of your birth certificate
as part of an earlier application process with HCCH.) The May 15th deadline is
firm. Due to minimal staffing, applications being sent by certified mail,
return
receipt requested, will only be accepted from May 10 through May 15, 2006.No
exceptions are made.
June 15: postmarked deadline for receiving applicants' transcripts.
The HCCH Scholarship is administered by the
HCCH Scholarship Committee. For further information, please contact:
Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 1513
Honolulu, HI 96806
