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Russell K. Okata Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 9/18/2024
Closes: 1/17/2025

Russell K. Okata Scholarship provides financial assistance to members of the Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA) and their dependents who are interested in attending a community college or trade school in any state.

Win up to
$2,500
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • This program is open to HGEA members and their dependents (ages 23 years or younger) who are enrolled or planning to enroll full-time at a community college, vocational or trade school, or another postsecondary program in any state.
  • Applicants must submit a personal letter that explains what HGEA has meant to their family, how they and/or their family have been involved with HGEA, what they are seeking a scholarship and the extracurricular activities in which they have been involved.
  • Selection is based on that letter (20%), financial need (30%), academic achievement (40%), and recommendations (10%).

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore
    Minimum Age
    25
    Maximum Age
    25
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: HI
    Affiliations
    American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

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