The Big Island Retired Military Association will award a $2,000 scholarship to a qualified 2017 high school graduate. ADVERTISING The Big Island Retired Military Association will award a $2,000 scholarship to a qualified 2017 high school graduate. The award is
The Big Island Retired Military Association will award a $2,000 scholarship to a qualified 2017 high school graduate.
The award is given each year to a Hawaii County high school senior who:
• Is a child of an active duty, reserve, National Guard or retired military member of the U.S. armed forces.
• Is a child of an honorably discharged military veteran who was awarded a service-connected disability rating.
• Has completed at least two years in a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps or Civil Air Patrol program at the time of application.
• Or is a current member of the Guard or reserve.
An application form and more information can be obtained from high school counselors, online at www.biretiredmilitary.com or by calling 935-1946.
Applications are due March 31.
