Hawaii Independent Energy Scholarship
Pauahi Foundation
Deadline: December 15.
To support students pursuing vocational education in Hawaii. Qualifications: Applicant must be a public high school graduate (including charter schools); must have an interest in starting a career in a trade industry including electricians, welders, machinists, and pipeline inspectors; must attend a two-year or less licensed and certified vocational or technical educational program in Hawaii; must have a minimum 2.0 GPA; must be a U.S resident. Selection criteria: Completed applications submitted by the program deadline date and time are reviewed according to specific fund criteria; applications are sent to individual selection committees for review and selections. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application, which includes: One personal statement essay and one list of extracurricular/community service activities; school transcript (complete with final grade information); current high school seniors attending Kamehameha Schools only: One letter of recommendation; supplemental documents such as LORs, FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) and art portfolios. Focus: Education, Vocational-technical; Electronics; Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration; Welding.