Scholarship

scholarships

recognizing the contributions of young leaders

the basics

We will be awarding two scholarships, $1,000 each, to Hawaii high school seniors, who plan on attending a two- or four-year college. The minimum GPA is 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). Applications are due on Sunday, February 26, 2023. You can only apply for one scholarship.

leadership scholarship

2023 Jordan & Cara Odo Leadership Scholarship

Candidate

A young servant leader

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Criteria

Show intent to return to Hawaii
Extra-curricular activities (preferably activities that demonstrate leadership skills and interests)
Other factors related to and in furtherance of the goals of the Foundation

Application Requirements

Resume
Essay (300 words maximum) that answers the following questions:
1. What is an issue that you feel affects our island communities?
2. How are you addressing the issue now?
3. How do you plan to expand on that later while or upon earning your college degree?
Personal statement (500 words maximum)

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APPLY HERE

educator scholarship

2023 Clara Onishi Educator Scholarship

Candidate

A future educator

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Criteria

Show intent to return to Hawaii
Extra-curricular activities (preferably activities that demonstrate educator skills and interests)
Other factors related to and in furtherance of the goals of the Foundation

Application Requirements

Resume
Video of yourself teaching a 3 minute lesson of something that you’re interested in (upload or share)
Essay (300 words maximum) that answers the following question: "Who or what inspires you to be an educator?"

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APPLY HERE*

* Students can only apply for either the Leadership Scholarship or the Educator Scholarship, but not both.

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