Scholarships and Awards Program

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Hawai`i Pacific University

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Scholarships and Awards Program

Application Deadline: March 18, 2014

Scholarships Office

1164 Bishop Street, Suite 210E Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone: (808) 566-2430 Email: [email protected]

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Scholarships and Awards Program

All scholarships and awards will be applied to the 2014-2015 academic year (Fall 2014; Spring 2015). The listed scholarships and awards may be used in combination with other HPU scholarships being offered through the University. HPU students may only qualify for one (1) HPU funded scholarship listed below. Scholarships and awards are tuition-waivers to be utilized during the fall and spring semestersof2014-2015.

College of Business Administration

Aston Hotels and Resorts Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to two undergraduate students majoring in the Travel Industry Management (TIM)

program. Applicants must complete at least two semesters at HPU and also maintain a minimum 3.00 GPA. At least one recipient must be a permanent resident of Hawai`i. Preference is given to those who demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is funded annually at the discretion of the donor.

Scholarship value: Up to $2,000 awarded to each recipient.

Conrad W. Hewitt Accounting Fund Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate who is a Junior or Senior majoring in Accounting. Applicants must have a 3.50 GPA. Scholarship is

renewable for an additional year provided the recipient is a Junior. Eligibility for renewal (Senior year); student must maintain a 3.50 GPA.

Enterprise Holdings Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full-time. Applicants major or concentration are travel industry management (TIM), marketing, or management. Students must be U.S. citizens and have earned between 45 and 75 credit hours. Applicants must maintain a 3.25 GPA and also

demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is funded annually at the discretion of the donor.

First Insurance Company Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to full-time students majoring in business administration or accounting. Applicants must have completed a minimum of two semesters at HPU and have a minimum 3.50 GPA.

Scholarship value: Up to $1,000.

Hawai`i Accounting Education Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students with a major or concentration in Accounting. Applicants must have completed a minimum of two semesters at HPU and also have a minimum 3.50 GPA.

J. Watumull Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and graduate students with a major or concentration in

business or economics. Applicants must have completed a minimum of two semesters at HPU, be enrolled full-time, have a minimum 3.00 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to students of East-Indian ancestry.

Steve Hirano Memorial Scholarship – American Resort Development Association Hawaii

ARDA Hawai`i created the Steve Hirano Memorial Scholarship Award to facilitate the education of students attending HPU, and provide an opportunity for students to pursue a career in the timeshare industry. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in the TIM program with a Junior or Senior class status, and have a minimum 3.20 GPA. Preference is given to students from Hawai`i.

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Doo Wook and Helen Nahm Choy Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to one or more full-time students who have completed a minimum of two semesters at HPU, are active in the Christian ministry (e.g. pastor, Bible teacher, music, minister, missionary, etc.), have a minimum 3.50 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. In addition, a letter of recommendation is required from the Christian ministry.

College of Natural and Computational

Sciences

Elisabeth Kehrer Anderson, M.D. Scholarship

This scholarship is given in memory of Dr. Elisabeth Anderson, who served on the Hawai`i Loa College Board of Trustees. It is awarded to undergraduate science majors enrolled full-time with preference given to marine or environmental science. Students must be U.S. or Canadian citizens and have a minimum 3.50 GPA.

Scholarship value: Up to $2,000 (Freshman/Sophomore) Up to $4,000 (Junior/Senior)

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Mader Scholarship

This scholarship is given by Emma Jean and Charles L. Mader, Ph.D. Dr. Mader was a visiting professor when the university was known as Hawai’i Loa College. He valued the teaching structure of small class sizes that allowed professors to mentor many of their students. The

scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students studying in the marine science program. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and have a minimum 3.00 GPA.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Marley Irons Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is given by Richard and Anne Palma in memory of their daughter, Marley Irons, a former nursing student at HPU. The scholarship is awarded to students in the Nursing program. Preference is given to those planning to work in intensive care units or in pediatrics. Applicants must complete a minimum of 61-89 credit hours with a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA, demonstrate financial need, have a record of community service, and an interest in service to children and youth.

Scholarships for Extracurricular

Activities and Leadership

The Bossert Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated leadership ability and skills through student activities, service organizations, or publications. Applicants must have completed a minimum of two semesters at HPU, have a strong academic record with a minimum 3.50 GPA, and demonstrate financial need.

Scholarship value: Up to $700

Kamakia Scholarship

This scholarship is given in memory of Tessa Gay Kamakia Dye, who was the wife of the late Robert P. Dye, who served as an HPU Trustee from 1979 to 1991. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, a Hawai’i resident, over 30 years of age, enrolled in not less than 6 credit hours in any

undergraduate program, have completed at least 15 credits at HPU with a 3.00 cumulative GPA, and demonstrate

financial need. This scholarship is funded annually at the discretion of the donor.

Scholarship value: Up to $1,000

Margaret Hustace Pietsch Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is given in memory of Margaret Hustace Pietsch, who was the wife of Hawai`i Pacific University Trustee, the late Mr. Charles Pietsch III, and is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in any degree program. Applicants must have completed at least two semesters at HPU, be enrolled full-time, have a 3.25 cumulative GPA, and have been involved with community service outside of HPU. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and permanent resident of Hawai`i, and demonstrate financial need.

Nancy Ellis Award for Achievement in the Arts

Nancy Ellis was the former HPU Vice President of Student Support Services. This scholarship is awarded to students who have achieved excellence in arts (performance, visual, or literacy) and contribute in a leadership role in the “arts” area. An example is volunteering to manage an event or serve as editor of the literary journal. Applicants must be enrolled full-time with good academic standing. In addition, a letter of recommendation is required from the leader or supervisor of the “arts.”

Paul C.T. Loo and Vi Shaw Loo Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman with at least a 3.50 GPA; or a transfer student with 24 or more transferable credit hours with a minimum 3.30 GPA; or an HPU undergraduate student with a 3.30 GPA. Applicants who are students at HPU must submit a paragraph on what it means to be a part of HPU with reference to involvement in student activities and opportunities offered to the international student community. Preference will be given to students involved in extracurricular student activities and/or community service. In the event applicants are equally qualified, preference is given to the student with the greater financial need.

William E. and Dawn G. Aull Award for Leadership

William Aull was the former trustee and Chairman for the Board of Trustees at HPU. This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students who are enrolled full-time, in a

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degree-seeking program, and has completed at least three-semesters. Have a minimum 3.40 GPA. Applicants must demonstrated leadership qualities through their

involvement in University and/or community organizations. In addition, a letter of recommendation is required from the leader or supervisor of the community organization.

Scholarship value: Up to $500.

Scholarship for Students from Pacific

Regions

Pacific Islands Institute and Diana W. Lockwood Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is given in memory of University alumna Diana Lockwood who was the founder of the Pacific Islands Institute. It is awarded to undergraduate or

graduate students from the Pacific regions: Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Rapa Nui, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu. The recipients are expected to return to their home country upon completion of their studies and apply what they have learned within their communities. Preference is given to those who demonstrate financial need.

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Hawai`i Pacific University

Scholarships and Awards Program

HPU reserves the right to cancel, reduce, or substitute an institutional scholarship. HPU scholarships that pay institutional costs, such as tuition, will be reduced in the case where a student receives other direct tuition benefits from an outside source, such as, but not limited to, VA tuition benefits or employer tuition payments made directly to the institution. Tuition scholarships from all sources cannot exceed the cost of actual tuition, and must meet the terms of the specific scholarship. Scholarships are not valid for the winter or summer terms.

List the scholarship(s) that match your qualifications and submit the required documents as described by each scholarship. 1. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name: ______________________________________________________ Gender: Male _______ Female ________

Last First Middle

Student ID Number: ____________________________ Telephone: ___________________________

Address: ________________________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________________

City, State, Zip code: ______________________________________ Country of Citizenship: _____________________________

Degree, Major/Field: ______________________________________ Ethnicity: ________________________________________

Current Grade Point Average (GPA): _________________________ Number of HPU Credits Completed: ________________

Class Standing: Undergraduate _________ Graduate _________ Completed FAFSA: Yes _____ No _____

(Applies only to U.S. citizens) Expected Graduation Date: ____________________________

(Semester and Year) On a separate sheet please describe:

1. Your extracurricular activities within HPU and/or the community. You may include work experience, civic or religious organizations,

and HPU clubs;

2. Why are you applying for a scholarship and how will it benefit you;

3. Your financial circumstances if the scholarship criteria states that applicants must “demonstrate financial need;”

4. You may provide additional information that is relevant to the scholarship that you are applying.

List two references and ask each to submit a letter of recommendation.

(One recommendation must be from an HPU professor)

1. Name: _______________________________________ Position: _________________________________

Address: _____________________________________ Telephone: _______________________________ ______________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________

2. Name: _______________________________________ Position: _________________________________

Address: _____________________________________ Telephone: _______________________________ ______________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________

I certify that I meet all of the requirements stated for each tuition-waiver scholarship or award for which I am applying and that all of the information I am providing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.