By Staff Reports
(Kaneohe)– Windward Community College is reaching out to Windward area communities as part of the statewide initiative to bring Native Hawaiian scholarship opportunities to those who want to pursue a college education. The Scholarship ‘Aha is a series of free presentations bringing together all major funding opportunities for Native Hawaiians in one place:
Tuesday, December 4, 6-8:30 p.m., Kahuku High School, Cafeteria
Wednesday, December 5, 6-8:30 p.m., Windward Community College, Hale ‘Ākoakoa
SCHEDULE
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. –Welcome and introduction to the following scholarship organizations:
Alu Like, Inc. The Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program
Hawai’i Community Foundation Prince Kuhiō Hawaiian Civic Club
Kamehameha Schools The Randy Kalahiki Higher Education Incentive
Ke Ali’i Pauahi Foundation Grant Program
Ko’olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club WCC Financial Aid Office
Liko A’e
Manawa Kūpono
7:30 – 8:30 p.m. -Visit scholarship representatives; Talk with Steven Chigawa, WCC Financial Aid Officer
Students and parents can network with experts helpful in securing financial aid and scholarships for Native Hawaiians and gain insight into the application process. Scholarship ‘Aha is free and open to the community. Dinner and refreshments will be provided.
“It opened my eyes to the huge support system that is available for Native Hawaiians by Native Hawaiians,” said Ilima Ho Lastimosa, WCC graduate and Hawaiian studies student at UH Mānoa who has attended previous Scholarship ‘Aha workshops.
Sponsored by Windward Community College, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, University of Hawai’i, GEARUP Hawai’i, Kamehameha Schools, Pacific Financial Aid Association, and the Native Hawaiian Education Association.
For more information, contact WCC Recruitment Specialist Gus Cobb-Adams at 235-7385 or gusca@hawaii.edu.