Richard Smart Scholarship Fund
Hawaii Community Foundation
Deadline: February 28.
To assist students who are the first in their family to attain a college education with the intention of providing support for at least 4 years. Qualifications: Applicants must be demonstrate financial need; be a resident of the Kamuela area of Hawaii Island; minimum GPA of 2.7; must attend a school in the United States. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on committee criteria; preference given to first generation college students; recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application form; should include FAFSA submission summary; most recent unofficial grade transcript; any short essays and/or other documents that may be required; additional documents: letters of recommendation, SAT/ACT scores for high school seniors, verification of organization affiliations, native Hawaiian ancestry verification. Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.