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.