2013 Scholarship Program – Kaua’i Filipino Chamber of Commerce

The application for this year’s Scholarship is now open. Click here for the application form.

ELIGIBILITY 

Applicant must: 

• Be a resident of Kaua’i County and be of Filipino Ancestry.

• Be a graduating senior from any public or private high school in Kaua‘i, and must be in good academic standing.

• Have been accepted into any four year accredited College/University or Junior College/

Community College.

WINNERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ACCEPTANCE.

JUDGING CRITERIA 

SCHOLASTIC 

• Must have maintained a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average (B average) on a 4.0 scale. Applicant must submit a current official transcript of grades and SAT or ACT scores with this

(Only 4 year College/University Level applicants need to submit SAT or ACT scores).

FINANCIAL NEED 

• Applicants must demonstrate a financial need. Student must have applied for FAFSA.

Student Aid Report (SAR) must be submitted with this application.

RESUME 

Academic Achievements and Leadership 

• Honors, extra-curricular activities such as student government, sports, various committees,

organizations, and school-sanctioned clubs.

Community Service 

• Scouts, part-time work, volunteer work, etc.

ESSAY OR PERSONAL STATEMENT 

• An essay or personal statement (minimum of 400 words) on why you are applying for a

scholarship. Must be typewritten.

TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION 

• Letters from teachers, employers, ministers or any non-related individuals who can attest to

applicant’s character and potential.