BURGER KING SCHOLARSHIP

If you live in the United States, and will be graduating high school in 2014 with a 2.5 GPA and above you can apply for the Burger King Scholarship. Award is in the amount of $1000 - $50,000. Deadline to apply is January 10,2014. You must also plan to attend school on a full time basis. Apply online at www.bkmclamorefoundation.org.

BIG ISLAND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP

(5) $1000 scholarships and (2) $2500 scholarships You must be a member of BIFCU (66 Lono St Hilo or 16-594 Kipimana St Keaau) in good standing. Applications available in the Transition Center or from the BIFCU branches. You will need to include a recent photo of your self, official transcripts and application form. You will also need two letters of recommentation. Deadline to apply is February 28, 2014.

VOLCANO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: Live in the Volcano area (Akatsuka Orchid to Volcano Golf Course area) Plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college or university full time Demonstrate academic achievement Participated in Community Service projects Applications available in the Tranistion Center. Deadline April 1, 2014

Takitani Foundation Scholarship

The Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation Scholarship application is now available in the Transition Center. One student from Kea'au High School will be awarded a $1000 scholarship. That student will then be eligible for an additional $5000-10000 scholarship. Application must be returned to Mrs. Yamamoto in the Transition Center by Wednesday - February 5, 2014. We will be looking for a student with financial need who is actively involved in extra curricular activities and community service as well as good grades. Please do your FAFSA as early as possible as the SAR is also required to be submitted.

Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation Scholarship

The Duke Kahanamoku Scholarship application is available online at www.dukefoundation.org. This scholarhsip is open to student athletes competing in water sports or volleyball with a 3.0 GPA or higher. You must also be involved in community service. Deadline is March 3, 2014.

Herff Jones Believe In You Scholarship & Principal's Award

We will be nominating one Senior for the Herff Jones Believe In You Scholarship. This is a $2000-$12,000 scholarship. You must write an essay to explain "How a person believing in you has had a positive impact on your success. What did he/she do and how did it help?" Come to the Transition Center for the application. Deadline is January 13, 2014.

Fukunaga Scholarship

The Fukunaga Scholarship application is now available to qualified students from Hawaii planning to attend a four year college and majoring in Business. This scholarship is renewable as long as you keep your GPA over a 3.0. Qualifications are: Graduate from a public High School in Hawaii and earn a BOE Recognition Diploma with honors and a 3.0 GPA or better. You must also have an interest in Business and participated in school activities and community service which demonstrate leadership and responsibility. You must also show a desire to attain and sustain a career within the Pacific Island regions. Application deadline is March 1, 2014. You must also include your FAFSA Student Aid Report indicating your expected family contribution. Come to the Transition Center for an application or go online to:http://servco.com/philanthropy/scholarships.php.

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org

Site opens on December 2, 2013.  This site has over a hundred different scholarships.  They will ask you general information and then select which scholarships you qualify for.  You will need to write a 2 page - max 1200 word personal statement which covers the following quesitons: What are your reasons for attending college?
Why did you choose your course of study?  What career goals do you have?  You should also include any other information that will demonstrate that you are a worthy schoplarship recipeint and describe any outstanding attributes and talents.
The application deadline is 2/20/2014.  However if you can submit your application by 1/31/2014...the committee will double check your information and notify you if you have missing documents.  So try to get your application by 1/31.
This year, the application is totally online...normally you would have to mail them your transcript, letters of reference etc, but this year you have to scan all your info and upload it to them. 
They need your Student Aid Report from FAFSA, so do your FAFSA as soon as you can after January 1st.  Use your parents 2012 tax information and then when they do their 2013 taxes, you can go back into FAFSA and correct the information.
Questions???See Mrs. Yamamoto in the Transition Center.

HAWAII ROTARY YOUTH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

The Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation scholarship application is now available in the Transition Center.  This is a $5000 scholarship to attend a 4 year Hawaii or US Mainland College or University.  You must submit your Student Aid Report with the application, therefore you must complete your FAFSA as soon as you can in early January, using your parents 2012 tax information.  Criteria for selection is academic achievement, scholarship merit or financial need.  Personal involvement in campus, community activities and employment experience will also be considered.  You must submit your application by January 31, 2014 to the Volcano Rotary Club. 

November Calender

11/14/2013 - ASVAB Exam

11/19/2013 - Chaminade University Presentation - Period 5 - Library

11/19/2013 - UH Manoa College of Engineering - Period 7 - Library

11/19/2013 - Oregon Institute of Technology - Period 9 - Library

11/19/2013 - Hilo College Fair - 5 -7 pm at Sangha Hall

11/20/2013 - Hilo College Fair - Sangha Hall, Must have turned in a permission form to attend.

11/28/2013 - Happy Thanksgiving

Tips for Requesting a Letter of Recommendation

Tips for Requesting a Letter of Recommendation

~ Give the person writing the letter a sufficient amount of time to write a strong recommendation.  Begin brainstorming who you  would want to write the recommendation as soon as the application is available.

~  Ask the recommender if they will be able to complete a strong letter by the deadline and follow up with them four weeks before the deadline to remind them to submit it.

~ Have a backup recommender in the situation that the original person you asked is not able to complete the letter in time.

~ Provide the recommender a chance to get to know you better; sit down and have a conversation with them about your goals and passions, family history, or provide them with a resume or the college essays you have already written.

~Do they know what your short and long term goals are?  Are they aware of your community service and leadership experience?  If not, tell them.

~ Do they know why you are applying to the scholarship?  How your passions line up with the organization's missions?  What will the impact of the scholarhip be on your future and your family's future?

Be sure to provide your recommender an envelope with a stamp and the address of the scholarship neatly printed. Also send them a thank you note whether or not you get the scholarship.

FILIPINO WOMENS LEAGUE COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

The Filipino Women's League is offereing two $1000 scholarships to students of Filipino ancestry with a 3.5 GPA and above.  Applications available in the Transition Center.

CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY PRESENTATION

Chaminade University - a private university located on Oahu will be doing a presentation on Tuesday - November 19, 2013 during period 5 in our library.  Sign up to attend in the Transition Center.

Seniors...if you plan on applying to this university and attend the presentation, you will receive an application fee waiver!  So sign up today!

Oregon Institute of Technology Presentation

OIT will be doing a presentation on Tuesday - November 19 during period 9 in the Library.  Sign up to attend in the Transition Center.

NAVY PRESENTATION

Do you want to know more about what the NAVY has to offer?  Come to their presentation on Thursday - October 24, 2013 during period 6 in Ms. Kay's room -H102.  You can sign up for the presentation in the Transition Center.

SAT

ATTENTION SENIORS!
If you plan to attend a four year college/university and have not yet registered to take the SAT, just a reminder that Thursday - October 3 is the deadline to register for the November 2 test.  It will be less stressful if you take the test by December.  The test is $51 and you can register online at www.collegeboard.org.  Remember you will need to upload a photo of yourself as well.  If you receive free/reduced lunch, you can get a test waiver from Mrs. Haraguchi. See Mrs. Yamamoto in the Transition Center if you need help.

Hawaii Community College Admission Application

On Thursday - October 17, 2013 the Admission Counselor from Hawaii Community College will be in our E Lab assisting students with filling out the application.  Please see Mrs. Yamamoto to sign up for a time slot.  Even if HawCC is not your first choice school...it is always wise to have a plan B, C, and D...You never know what will happen come August 2014!  You will need to know your social security number, mailing address and your full name as it appears on your social security card.  There might be questions on when the last time your parents voted and filed taxes in Hawaii as well.  You will also have to decide on what you want to major in.  See your counselor if you have questions.

To find out more about the program come to the Library on Monday - October 21 during period 1. Sign up in the Transition Center.

PSAT Exam

Attention all 9th, 10th and 11th graders!
Last day to sign up and pay for the PSAT is Thursday - October 3, 2013.  The exam will be given on Wednesday - October 16 and cost is $14.  Please come see Mrs. Yamamoto in the Transition Center to sign up.  Payment may be made by check payable to Kea'au High School, or by cash (exact change please).

Youth Challenge Program Presentation

The Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Program presentation will be held on Wednesday - October 23, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. in the library. (Period 5)
Sign up in the Transition Center if you are interested.

Hawaii Tokkai International College Presentation

Hawaii Tokkai International College presentation will be held on Wednesday - October 23, 2013 during period 7 in the Library.  This college is located on Oahu and they are a hands on college geared towards students interested in learning more about East Asian Language and culture. Sign up to attend the presentation in the Transition Center.

ATTENTION SENIORS! SCHOLARSHIP ALERT!

The Wayne "Big Dog" Joseph Scholarship 2014 will award two scholarships to a male and female student-athlete who best exemplify excellence in running, academics, volunteerism, and overall citizenship.  Financial need will also be considered.  To apply, you must be a runner, be a high school graduating senior planning to attend a two or four year college and have a 2.5 GPA or above.  Applications are available in the Transition Center and deadline to apply is April 4, 2014.

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA COP PROGRAM

ATTENTION SENIORS!

If you have dreams of attending UH Manoa but may not meet the minimum entrance requirements, the College Opportunities Program may be your answer.  This is a free six week summer program where you will dorm and be enrolled in classes designed to upgrad academic and social skills.  If you complete the program successfully during the summer then you get admitted to UHM in the Fall. If you are interested, the online application will be available October 2013 at the COP website: www.hawaii.edu/cop.

For more information you can call 808 956-6186 or email copuhm@hawaii.edu.

OCTOBER EVENTS

10/3/13 - SAT REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR NOVEMBER 2 EXAM.

www.collegeboard.org

Cost is $51. If you get free or reduced lunch, see your counselor for a fee waiver.

10/5/13 SAT exam at Kea'au High School.  If you registered to take the exam, be at the library by 7:45 am.

Bring 2 #2 pencils, approved calculator, picture ID and registration ticket.  You can also bring a snack and drink.

10/15/13 - PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PRESENTATION - PD. 1 in the library

10/16/13 - PSAT exam for 9th, 10th, and 11th graders.

10/17/13 - Seniors planning to attend Hawaii Community College - come to E computer lab to fill out admission form.

10/18/13 - TEACHER INSTITUTE DAY - NO SCHOOL!

10/22/13 - Get Smart About Credit presentations during period 4 and 6.

10/23/13 - Youth Challenge Presentation at 10:30 in the library

10/23/13 - PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE

10/26/13 - ACT EXAM

ATTENTION SENIORS! SCHOLARSHIP ALERT

GROMET SCHOLARSHIP - DEADLINE: 11/9/13
AMOUNT: $1500 FOR HAWAII SCHOOL OR $5000 FOR MAINLAND SCHOOL
You must submit high school transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, last years 1040 Federal Tax Return and two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a teacher or counselor at your school.  Essay must include what interests you the most in life and why, what obstacles in life have you overcome and how did you do so and what you feel is important that the scholarship committee needs to know about you.
Applications available in the Transition Center.

HGEA CHARLES R KENDALL SCHOLARSHIP & EDUCATION FUND AND RUSSELL K OKATA SCHOLARSHIP   DEADLINE: 1/17/2014
Parents must be HGEA members in good standing for at least one year from application due date. Must have fianancial need and academic achievement.  Applications available in the Transition Center

DORRANCE SCHOLARSHIP - DEADLINE 2/21/2014
$8000 PER YEAR, renewable for 4 years..  scholarship includes summer transition experience, conservation program, a semester on the mainlnad, entrepreneurship experience, international travel, cultural enrichment, community outreach opportunities and tutoring and mentoring.  Must apply and be accepted to UH Hilo.  This prestigious scholarship will be worth over $60,000.  Student must be a first generation college student...(both parents do not have a bachelors degree).  Apply online at www.dorrancescholarship.org.

ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER SCHOLARSHIP - DEADLINE 1/10/14
You must be Asian or Pacific Islander and have a 2.7 GPA or above.  You will have to complete your FAFSA by 2/15/14.  Apply online from 10/1/13 at www.apiasf.org.