Scholarships for the 2015-16 academic year will be awarded to one or more University of Hawaii at Hilo junior or senior students studying Agriculture or Natural Sciences with preference given to students who plan on an orchid-related career. Recipients will each be awarded a $1,500 scholarship (grant) for each semester (fall and spring) of the academic year, provided they maintain their eligibility. Recipients will also receive a free one-year membership in the Hilo Orchid Society.
Scholarships for the 2015-16 academic year will be awarded to one or more University of Hawaii at Hilo junior or senior students studying Agriculture or Natural Sciences with preference given to students who plan on an orchid-related career. Recipients will each be awarded a $1,500 scholarship (grant) for each semester (fall and spring) of the academic year, provided they maintain their eligibility. Recipients will also receive a free one-year membership in the Hilo Orchid Society.
Applicants must submit a completed University of Hawaii System Common Scholarship Application on line, including a personal statement as required by the application. Information on how to apply is available from the UH Hilo Financial Aid Office. Phone 808.974.7323 or go to http://hilo.hawaii.edu/financialaid/ and scroll down to “University of Hawaii System Common Scholarship Application.”
A fundamental purpose of the Hilo Orchid Society is to extend the knowledge, production, use and appreciation of orchids. This scholarship is named for Yasuji Takasaki, who had a strong belief in the power of a college education, made many contributions to the Hilo Orchid Society, and did pioneering work in orchid culture on this island.