Frances S. Watanabe Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Hawai'i Community Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Two awards offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must demonstrate academic achievement with a grade point average of 2.7 or higher.
  3. Must be a resident of Hawaii.
  4. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  5. Must be a member or dependent of a member of the HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union (formerly Dillingham Federal Credit Union).
  6. Must attend school full or part time.
  7. Must be a high school senior or older to apply for this undergraduate and graduate award.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is available for Hawaii undergraduate and graduate students who are members or dependents of a member of the HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union (formerly Hawai'i Construction Industry Federal Credit Union) located on Amana Street. Students must have a grade point average of 2.7 or higher.

Application requirements for the Frances S. Watanabe Memorial Scholarship Fund are:

  • No application requirements for this scholarship
Additional Information: Hawai'i Community Foundation's scholarship program is made up of over 100 different scholarship funds established by generous individuals, businesses, or organizations to assist Hawai'i residents in obtaining a college education. Some of the funds are part of the Hawai'i Community Foundation and some represent private foundations that have asked the Hawai'i Community Foundation to administer their scholarships. In addition to other requirements, applicants must also demonstrate financial need and good moral character.

Award Amount: Approximately $2,500 annually, non-renewable. Students may re-apply each year.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $5,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Online application forms are available on the Hawai'i Community Foundation website. The student should visit the Hawai'i Community Foundation's website for detailed instructions on how to complete the online application. In addition to the online application form, the student must submit the following supporting materials: the printed confirmation page that is generated after applying online; a typed, double-spaced personal statement of two to three pages answering the questions listed on the website; an official copy of his/her most recent transcript; and a copy of his/her SAR (Student Aid Report). The SAR is obtained by filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA is available online, at high school guidance offices, and at college financial aid offices. The student will also be required to provide the name of the ABC Stores employee under whom he/she is applying and the employee's relationship to him/her. Note: Students WILL NOT be able to submit his/her application until all required supporting documents are electronically attached to the application. Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. HST.
About Hawai'i Community Foundation:
Contact Information: -, Scholarship Department
Address: 1164 Bishop St. Suite 800 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Email: scholarships@hcf-hawaii.org

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