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2009 Hui Makaala Scholarship
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Hui Makaala is currently soliciting applications
to the 2009 Hui Makaala Scholarship.
Over the years, it has awarded
hundreds of academic scholarships to Hawai`i’s college-bound high
school graduates, who not only have the drive to succeed but also an
interest in community service and the rich tapestry of Okinawan
culture. In 2008, Hui Makaala awarded $2,000 and $3,000
scholarships to nine recipients for a total of $20,000 awarded.
This year, the scholarship will be now available to current college
students. Please inquire for more information to: president@huimakaala.org. Below is the 2009 Application. Or download a PDF of the application here. All applications must be postmarked by JUNE 1, 2009 and mailed to Hui Makaala Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 2604, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96803.
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2009 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
APPLICANT INFORMATION NAME (First, Middle, Last) SEX PLACE OF BIRTH DATE OF BIRTH PRESENT ADDRESS TELEPHONE (Home) (Cell) EMAIL PART-TIME WORK HOURS PER WEEK FATHER’S NAME AGE BIRTHPLACE FATHER’S OCCUPATION & EMPLOYER MOTHER’S NAME AGE BIRTHPLACE MOTHER’S OCCUPATION & EMPLOYER TOTAL ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD GROSS INCOME (check one) $25,000 – 49,000 $50,000 – 74,000 $75,000 – 99,000 $100,000 – 149,000 $150,000 or more
NAME, AGE, MARITAL STATUS & OCCUPATION OF ALL BROTHERS & SISTERS:
EDUCATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YEAR GRADUATED INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL YEAR GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL YEAR GRADUATED INTENDED 4-YEAR COLLEGE MAJOR
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR APPLICATION: 1. ACTIVITIES – On a separate sheet, list extracurricular activities and any organizations of which you are a member. Indicate offices held, awards/honors received, etc.
2. REFERENCES – On a separate sheet, list 2 references and indicate 1 non-relative and 1 relative other than your immediate family. Include your reference’s name, occupation, address and telephone number.
3. ESSAY – On a separate sheet, write an essay about yourself stating why you are applying for this scholarship and include a narrative about your Okinawan experiences and/or interest in Okinawan culture.
4. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION – Provide 2 letters of recommendation from unrelated parties
5. HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT AND SAT/ACT SCORES – Transcripts MUST include first semester grades of your senior year.
DEADLINE: Completed applications (including all of the above) are DUE JUNE 1, 2009 postmarked). MAIL TO: Hui Makaala Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 2604, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96803.
Please notify the Scholarship Committee of other scholarship awards you receive. You may accept up to $5,000 of other scholarship awards (not including financial aid/work study) to still be eligible for the Hui Makaala Scholarship. Note that students with full tuition waivers may not be eligible. Please email: president@huimakaala.org if you have any questions.
Applicant’s Signature Date
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