Jalene Kanani Bell 'Ohana Scholarship

Submitted by admin on Fri, 2009-04-17 00:08

This scholarship was established to recognize Willene Wailani Bell and her commitment to her family, education, and civic involvement and will support well-rounded, community minded students of good moral character with a "can-do" attitude. It is open to part-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are Hawai'i residents with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and who demonstrate an interest in the Hawaiian language, culture, and history.

Requirements:

  1. College Acceptance Letter (if you are attending a college or university for the first time or currently enrolled college student changing schools or degree programs)
  2. Official Transcript of Grades
  3. Student Aid Report (SAR)
  4. Minimum GPA 2.5
  5. State of Hawai`i Resident

Additional items required:
• Two letters of recommendation, one from a teacher or counselor and one from a community organization;
• Essay that addresses student’s personal experiences, community volunteer, student’s future goals, as well as the source from which the student’s inspiration/strength comes.