Academic Advising Notices

04.22.08 - Sharon Gau Memorial Scholarship

MEMORANDUM

TO: Legal Education Students

FROM: Cynthia N. Kimura, Counselor

DATE: April 22, 2008

SUBJECT: Sharon Gau Memorial Scholarship

                                                                                                 rec'd LED 4.22.08

Sharon Gau Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 25, 2008 (LED rec’d 4.22.08 )

 

Providing economic assistance and incentive to students pursuing nontraditional employment and training

 

Sharon Gau exemplified personal growth through occupational fulfillment in her own life and worked towards supporting others to achieve their own career goals. A graduate of Mc Kinley High School, Sharon entered federal employment as a clerical worker. She rose within the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training to become the Hawai‘i State Director.

 

During her tenure Sharon worked with various apprenticeships, training, educational and labor groups to improve opportunities for women to enter nontraditional occupations. The voyaging canoe has been selected to symbolize the journey of Sharon ’s life. Her family, friends, and colleagues honor her memory by supporting others in their efforts to expand career opportunities to those entering nontraditional occupations.

 

What is a nontraditional occupation? Any occupational field that is predominately one gender (75% or more) is considered nontraditional for the under-represented sex. For a list of the Nontraditional programs of study at Hawai‘i’s community colleges, go to http://www.hawaii.edu/cte/ and click the “nontraditional ” tab.

 

Who can apply for this scholarship?

Applicants must be in a postsecondary occupational preparation program (apprenticeship, community college, etc.) that is nontraditional for their gender, and demonstrate financial need.

 

What can the scholarship be used for?

The Sharon Gau Memorial Scholarship Award is $750. Funds may be used for tuition, tool, textbooks, or other expenses connected with competing occupational training.

Application Instructions

 

Submit the following in one envelope

 

____ This printed application form, completely filled out

 

____ Written self portrait (details below)

 

____ Most recent school transcript

 

____ Two letters of support from an educator, employer, or community advisor

 

 

Application:

 

    ____________________________________________________             __       

Applicant Name                          Home phone                     Cell phone

 

 ______________________________________________________                       

Home address                            City                                           State/Zip

 

  ______________________________________________________                      

School/Training program

 

     ______________________________________________________                   

E-mail

 

 

Student Self Portrait

 

Instructions:

 

1. Limit your statement to one page
2. Comment on your short term and long term career plan and describe the progress you have made so far on those goals. ( TIP: Talk this out with your teacher, counselor, parent, or friend before starting to write. Get your thoughts in order.)
3. State the skills and knowledge you feel are needed to excel in today’s competitive environment and comment on your progress in gaining those skills.
4. Relate any obstacles, including financial need; you have had to overcome in working towards your occupational goals.
5. Comment on any turning points in your life, and list people or experiences that influenced your occupational choice.

Letters of Support (2)

 

Your application should include two letters of support. Select people such as teachers, employers, or a community advisor. Don’t wait until the last minute. Provide a deadline for the people you are asking for letters that allows enough time for you to submit your application on time. Call with reminder a day or two before that deadline.

 

Share these tips with the people you ask for letters.

 

1. Comment on the student’s level of initiative and commitment as she or he strives to gain the skills necessary for a nontraditional career.
2. Comment in the skill level that the student is obtaining in relation to what employers require for entry level jobs in the student’s occupational program of study.
3. Describe any challenges or barriers that the student has effectively dealt with in his/her life or educational experience.
4. Describe the student’s involvement in school, community, organizations, outreach, or related activities.
5. Describe academic rigor, related awards, or other accomplishments of the student applicant.

 

Mail or fax completed applications to:

  Sharon Gau Memorial Scholarship

  c/o Guy Shibayama

  Honolulu Community College Apprenticeship Office

  874 Dillingham Blvd.

  Honolulu , HI 96817

  Fax: 844-2327

 

Questions or more information:

  Diane Goo, Awards Chairperson

  Phone: 844-2360 or 845-9428

  E-mail: dgoo@hawaii.edu

 

Application Deadline: April 18, 2008

 

The winner will be notified by letter or e-mail and recognized at the Hawai‘i Association for Career and Technical Education’s (HACTE) annual awards luncheon on May 16 th at The Dole Cannery.