Joseph Nawahi Scholarship
Pauahi Foundation
Deadline: December 15.
To support students pursuing graduate degrees in Hawaiian studies and related fields. Qualifications: Applicant must be a graduate student at an accredited institution in the state of Hawaii pursuing Hawaiian studies, Hawaiian politics, Law (specific to Hawaiian legal issues), or Communications/Journalism (specific to Hawaiian history, culture and politics); must have a minimum 3.2 GPA; must demonstrate financial need; 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 two letters of recommendation, one from a teacher or counselor and one from a community organization representative; Applicants must submit three essay responses addressing financial hardship, intention to give back to future scholars, and views on Joseph Nāwahi; Applicants must submit a completed Student & Parent Form, all applicable Form W-2s, and a Federal Income Tax Return (1040/1040A/1040EZ). Focus: Area and ethnic studies; Communications; Foreign languages; Law; Political science.