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Shirley McKown Scholarship

Hawai'i Community Foundation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/8/2025
Closes: 2/26/2026

The Shirley McKown Scholarship is for residents of Hawaii studying communications or journalism. Students who demonstrate financial need are welcome to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Minimum 2.00 GPA
  • Resident of Hawaii
  • High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree
  • Studying communications or journalism
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate, Graduate Student
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: HI
    Intended Area of Study
    Journalism, Communications
    Minimum GPA
    2

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