UPCOMING EVENTS

WEDNESDAY - 2/12/14 - THE ART INSTITUTE PRESENTATION IN LIBRARY - PD. 8 SATURDAY - 2/15/14 - UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO OPEN HOUSE FROM 9-1 THURSDAY - 2/20/14 - HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE MONDAY - 2/24/2014 - HAWAII TOKAI INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE - LIBRARY - PD. 6 TUESDAY - 2/25/14- CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY - LIBRARY - PD. 1 WEDNESDAY - 2/26/14 - HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE DAY FIELD TRIP 9-1 THURSDAY - 2/27/14 - CAREER OPPORTUNITY EXPO FIELD TRIP - SANGHA HALL THURSDAY - 2/27/14 - FINANCIAL AID NIGHT - LIBRARY 5:30 PM - TO COMPLETE FAFSA FRIDAY - 2/28/14 - CITIZENSHIP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE TO MRS. YAMAMOTO TUESDAY 3/4/14 - UH MANOA PRESENTATION FOR ADMITTED STUDENTS - LIBRARY - PD. 2 THURSDAY - 3/6/14 - FINANCIAL AID NIGHT - LIBRARY - 5:30 PM - TO COMPLETE FAFSA FRIDAY - 3/7/14 - KEA'AU HIGH SCHOOL CAREER FAIR - CAFETERIA - 8-12 MONDAY - 3/10/14 - HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM PRESENTATION PD. 4 THURSDAY - 3/13/14 - FOODLAND SHOP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE TO MRS. YAMAMOTO 3/17-21/14 - SPRING BREAK! STAY SAFE AND HAVE FUN! WEDNESDAY - 3/26/14 - PRINCE KUHIO HOLIDAY! WEDNESDAY - 4/2/14 - NORTHERN ARIZONA - LIBRARY - PD. 6 FRIDAY - 4/18/14 - GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY! TUESDAY - 4/22/14 - ASVAB EXAM (LAST ONE FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR) Come to the Transition Center to sign up for any of the presentations.

FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF HAWAII SCHOLARSHIP

If you are planning to major in an agricultural related field, please apply for this $1500 scholarship. A short essay on "What future does Tropical Agriculture have for the young" 500 words minimum is needed. You should also have a list of agriculturally related activities that you participated in (4-H, FFA etc) Application is available in the Transition Center. Deadline to apply is March 15, 2014.

FOODLAND SHOP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

This is a $2000 scholarship but everyone you know needs to shop at Foodland and designate Kea'au High School (school code 7552) as the school to receive their points. Applications are available in the transition center and completed apps due to Mrs. Yamamoto on 3/13/14.

CITIZENSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

A $1000 scholarship to a Kea'au High School senior. Must be nominated by a staff memeber to apply. Deadline 2/28/14. Turn in completed application to Mrs. Yamamoto in the Transition Center.

HILO WOMAN'S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

$1000 Scholarship to a high school senior planning to attend UH Hilo or Hawaii Community college. Must have 3.0 GPA and above. Applications available in the Transition Center. Deadline 4/15/2014.

KIEWIT SCHOLARSHIP

(3) $2500 scholarship for students planning to major in engineering, architecture, construction management. Must have 3.0 gpa and above and accepted as a full time student to an accredited 4 year university. Will need 2 letters of recommendation and essay of no more than 500 words on why you should be considered for this scholarship. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2014. Applications available in HTC.

HMSA KAIMANA AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

(21) $3000 SCHOLARSHIPS are available to a high school senior with a GPA of 2.75 and above and have played at least one league scantioned sport during at least one of your high school years. Must also have participated in community service projects. Application available in the transition center or online at hmsa.com/kaimana or www.sportshigh.com Deadline is February 14, 2014.

HFS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

(7) $2500 scholarships to current HFS member in good standing. Must have a 3.0 GPA and above and plan to attend 2 or 4 year college or university full time and have financial need. You will need to submit your official transcript, SAR, 2 letters of recommendation, personal statement (must be typewritten) and a resume. Deadline to apply is March 29, 2014.

Hawaii Education Association Scholarship

(2) $2000 scholarships to deserving high school senior who are HEA members, children or grandchildren of HEA members in good standing and have been members for at least one year. Application available in the Transition Center. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2014.

JACK AND OTOME MIYASHIRO SCHOLARSHIP

$2000 scholarship to a graduating senior who plans to attend an accredited two or four year college in Fall 2014. Must have involvement in Okinawan cultural activities. Essay: 1. What does it mean to be Okinawan or Okinawan-at-Heart? Elaborate on two Okinawan values and how these values have impacted your life. 2. Why do I deserve this scholarship? (Include personal background, goals and aspirations) Each essay should be a minimum of 1 page and maximum of 2 pages, double spaced in 12 point font. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2014. Application available in Transition Center.

GUSTAV AND FAIASO SOLIAI HANNEMANN LEADERSHIP AWARD

(2) $500 scholarship (1 male/1 female) Must be of Samoan ancestry with academic and leadership potential who will contribute to the progress and proseprity of Hawaii and our nation. Deadline to apply is April 30, 2014. Application is online at mufihannemann.com under scholarships.

HUI OKINAWA SCHOLARSHIP

$1000 scholarship to a qualifying high school student planning to attend college full time in Fall 2014. Must have involvement in Okinawan culture (taiko etc) and write essay "What does it mean to be Uchinanchu or Uchinanchu-at-Heart?" and "What does this scholarship mean to me?" Essay should be maximum 300 words and not more than two pages, double spaced in 12 point font. Deadline March 31, 2014. Application available in the Transition Center.

MONSANTO HAWAII LIFE SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP

(10) $1000 scholarship for students planning to major in life science (agriculture, agronomy,biology, botany, genetics, horticulture,crop science and soil science). Deadline to apply is 4/1/14. Application available in the Transition Center or online at www.MonsantoHawaii.com

HPM BARNEY S. FUJIMOTO SCHOLARSHIP

$1000 Scholarship available to seniors planning to attend any UH system school. Deadline to apply is 4/1/14. Scholarship is online at http://hpmhawaii.com/about/scholarships.

HFS CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP

HFS has (7) $2500 scholarships this year. You must be an HFS member in good standing with a 3.0 GPA and above and planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college or university. You must also have financial need. Deadline to apply online is March 29, 2014. Application available online at www.hfsfcu.org.