Legal Education Department

Academic Advising Notices

06.11.08 - Vocational Education Scholarship

MEMORANDUM

TO: Legal Education Students

FROM: Cynthia N. Kimura, Counselor

DATE: June 11, 2008

SUBJECT: Vocational Education Scholarship

                                                                 

Scholarship information (rec’d 6.11.08 Campus Bulletin)

 

Community college students have two opportunities to apply for scholarships this year.

First deadline is July 1 for the Fall 2008/Spring 2009 school year for students to apply for vocational education scholarships that are available from 16 scholarship funds at the Hawai‘i Community Foundation. The program is meant to target students who have an expressed interest and desire to pursue continued educational opportunities in vocational education courses.

“Our scholarship program is made up of funds established by generous individuals, businesses, private foundations and organizations,” said Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s Scholarship Officer Rona Kekauoha. “Vocational education gives students the necessary tools to further their education, and provide opportunity for successful transitions into productive employment and good citizenship.” In 2007, the Foundation awarded $5 million to 1,500 students to attend institutions of higher education in Hawai‘i and on the mainland.

Vocational education programs include, but are not limited to: culinary arts, auto repair, diesel mechanics, cosmetology, computer graphics and assistive medical technology. Vocational education is described as certification or degree programs designed to teach students skills for a specific segment of employment.

1164 Bishop St., Ste. 800
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813
Phone: 808-537-6333
Fax: 808-521-6286
hawaiicommunityfoundation.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 10, 2008

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact: Kim Vierra
Phone: (808) 566-5527 or (808) 387-2117 (cell)

This year scholarships are primarily available to students who attend the following schools:

• Honolulu Community College
•Kapi‘ olani Community College
• Leeward Community College
•Hawai‘i Community College
• Maui Community College
•Kaua‘i Community College

To get more information about vocational education or to download an application, visit www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org .

Established in 1916, the Hawai‘i Community Foundation is a statewide, charitable services and grantmaking institution endowed with contributions from many donors. The Foundation is a steward of more than 500 donor funds, including more than 150 scholarship funds, and distributes charitable funds to Hawai‘i’s nonprofit organizations through a variety of programs. Hawai‘i Community Foundation also serves as a resource on philanthropy, community issues and trends.