The Hawaii Emergency Physicians Associated, Inc. (HEPA), are offering (one) $3000 college scholarship to students in the Kona area and (one) $3000 college scholarship to students in North Kohala District. The scholarships will be awarded $1500 per semester per student.
The goal of the scholarship is to support a graduating high school student, who without financial assistance, is not likely to attend college. The primary criteria for scholarship consideration are financial and familial hardship Additional criteria for consideration includes:
Must be from West Hawaii Region (Kona area or North Kohala District)
Prior academic performance
Must be a graduating high school student
Completed application forms must be received by Tuesday May 25, 2021.
Scholarship application forms can be downloaded from the Kona Community Hospital website at KCH.hhsc.org.
Applications can also be requested via email from Judy Donovan at jdonovan@hhsc.org
Interested students should submit the following documents:
- Application form
- Photo copy of most recent report card or transcripts
- Photo copy of SAR report or Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for applicable school year
- 2 letters of reference from teachers, counselors, employers or other individuals who are familiar with your character and potential. Include this person’s relationship to student.