2012 Scholarship Program

by Blaine Fergerstrom | January 4, 2012 3:44 pm

The Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu 2012 Scholarship Program application period CLOSED on May 15, 2012.

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.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST:

In order to process your application, you will need to send the following items:

1. A completely and correctly filled-out HCCH 2012 Scholarship Application Form. [DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM HERE[1]]
2. A photocopy of your birth certificate showing Hawaiian descent.
3. Your completed 2012 HCCH Scholarship Essay.
4. An official copy of your most recent transcript (within last six months of this application) must be sent to HCCH by or before June 30, 2012. A transcript for schoolwork beyond the past six months may be submitted with an explanation (returning to school, family, etc.).
5. A Letter of Acceptance from the institution you will be attending for a graduate program (first year only).

2012 HCCH Scholarship Essay Question

Please watch the video at the following link:

• http://www.oiwi.tv/live/channels/culture/kaleikoa-ka%ca%bbeo-keynote-speech/[3]

Provide responses to the following three questions:

1. How does the speaker describe the individuals who came from Sāmoa to settle Hawai’i? Why is that important for Hawaiians to remember today?
2. Why is excellence important for the Hawaiian people? How does the speaker describe it?
3. The speaker talks about the importance of the people and moving the canoe. Explain how the people are the key to the future of the Hawaiian people and explain what you will do to contribute to this future.

Responses should be at least 500 words long. They should address the above questions in a clear and concise manner. It should make references to the video and speaker’s speech – quotes or citations are encouraged. Essays will be judged on organization, clarity of thought, depth of analysis, grammar and spelling. Be sure to proofread your work carefully.

You may find these suggestions helpful:

The essay should not be longer than two typed, double spaced pages using 12 pt. font.  Under these guidelines the total number of words will be about 500.  It is not necessary to repeat the question as that will use up space for your answer.  You can reference the question in the form of numbers, i.e., “The answer to #1 is…”

Your application will be reviewed to ensure all requirements have been completed, i.e. clear and concise answers/quotes or citations are encouraged, organization, clarity of thought and depth of analysis.

DO NOT RESPOND TO PAST YEARS’ QUESTIONS. RESPONSES TO THE WRONG QUESTION WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FOR SCHOLARSHIP.

How much is the scholarship award?

The amount of the award is determined by the HCCH Scholarship Committee. Awards vary and are based on academic standing, 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.

These are one year scholarships, and you must re-apply each year for continued funding. You are not guaranteed an award each year.

Deadlines for 2012 Scholarship Applications

• March 1: Program opens, application and essay question available online.
• May 15: Postmarked deadline for receiving completed HCCH application, essay, and copy of birth certificate. 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. No exceptions are made.
• June 30: Postmarked deadline for receiving applicants’ transcripts.

Mail your application packet to:

Mail the completed application packet and transcripts to the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu at the following address by the stated deadlines:

Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 1513
Honolulu, HI 96806

Source URL: http://www.hcchonolulu.org/scholarships/2012-scholarship-program/

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