Letter From a Recipient

I have been fortunate enough to receive multiple scholarships from the Hawai‘i Community Foundation spread out through the past 5 years of my education, and I feel truly grateful for this wonderful blessing. I would like to thank the scholarship committee for being so dedicated to helping Hawai‘i residents attend college, allowing them to obtain continuing education that will benefit the islands. I would also like to thank the generous donors for believing in the residents of Hawai‘i and upholding the importance of education through the establishment of their scholarships.

I came from a humble background and know that my accomplishments thus far are not attributed to myself alone. While I have experienced the support of my wonderful family, friends and other institutions, I will never forget the aloha shown to me by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation. Words cannot fully express the wonderful emotions that run through my mind when I think of all the great opportunities your scholarships have given me. I truly believe that this Foundation offers so much to the people of Hawai‘i, and I hope to give back as much as I can to the islands.

Jennifer Agcaoili Slusser
HCF scholarship recipient

HCF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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General Information

Hawai‘i Community Foundation's scholarship program consists of over 150 different scholarship funds established by generous individuals, families, businesses or organizations to assist Hawai‘i's residents in obtaining a college education. Some of the funds are part of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation and some represent private foundations that have asked Hawai‘i Community Foundation to administer their scholarships. Students apply to the program and, if eligible, can be awarded from one or more of these funds.

New for 2010-2011 Academic Year Scholarships

The online application will open at 8:00 a.m. (Hawai‘i Standard Time) on Monday, December 14, 2009, and will close at 5:00 p.m. (HST) on Monday, March 1, 2010.

Reminder

It is the applicant's responsibility to follow-up and ensure all required documents are postmarked by the March 1st deadline.

Suggested Timeline for 2010-2011 Academic Year Scholarships

November – December 2009	Browse through scholarships online
December 2009	- Request letters of recommendation - Start your online application
January 2010	- Prepare personal statement and essays - Gather 2009 financial documents to complete FAFSA
February 2010	- Complete FAFSA - Request official transcript
Monday, March 1, 2010	Postmarked Deadline: Deadline to submit application and ALL required support materials by mail. Must be postmarked or hand-delivered by 5:00 pm by this date.
April – July 2010	Award selections made Award notification letters mailed to applicants, as decisions are made
August – September 2010	If awarded and Student Agreement Form is returned to Hawai‘i Community Foundation, Fall semester checks mailed to recipient’s school
December 2010	- Spring semester checks mailed to recipient’s school - Begin online search for 2011-2012 academic year scholarships

For questions, please email us or call our Scholarships staff at 808-566-5570 or toll-free from neighbor islands at 1-888-731-3863.

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