University of Hawaii at Hilo Scholarships

Pacific Islander Scholarship

Scholarship Description

Effective with the Fall 2007 semester, UH Hilo has established a Pacific Islander Scholarship. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must: Be a legal resident of American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, or a citizen of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, Cook Islands, Futuna, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, Nuie, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Wallis. Demonstrate financial need. Financial need is demonstrated by applying for financial aid, using the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). And Be a new student entering UH Hilo in Fall 2007 or later, or returning to UH Hilo in Fall 2007 or later after taking a break from enrollment at UH Hilo. Enroll as a classified student in either an undergraduate, graduate or post-baccalaureate program. Enroll at least half-time (6 or more credits per semester). The maximum amount of the scholarship for the 2008-2009 academic year is $2,028. (This amount is the difference between 150% of the resident tuition rate and the resident tuiton rate for a full-time student.) Students do not need to submit an application form; eligible students will be automatically considered for this scholarship.

Amount

$2,028

Number of Awards

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Renewable

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Renewal Criteria

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Award Criteria Requirements:

Financial need

Y

GPA

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SAT

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ACT

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Class Standing

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State

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