East Hawaii Hiroshima Kenjin Kai announces it is offering up to two $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors who plan to continue their post high school education this fall. Applicants must be a senior at any East Hawaii public or private high school and must enroll full time at any accredited college or university for the 2023-2024 academic year, registering for 12 credits or more. Scholarships to be applied to tuition, room and board, books, travel or other expenses at the college or university of the applicant’s choice.
The applicant must be a child of an East Hawaii Hiroshima Kenjin Kai member in good standing (dues paid). Preference will be given to the candidate with the best combination of academic, co- curricular and extracurricular achievements, with the highest potential for academic success.
Bonus points may be awarded for financial need and/or material/active participation in the East Hawaii Hiroshima Kenjin Kai organization (by the applicant, applicant’s parent(s), or grandparent(s)).
Application forms and instructions are available at the counselor offices at East Hawaii public and private high schools. The deadline for the 2023-2024 scholarships is Saturday, April 15; applications must be postmarked by this date. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact East Hawaii Hiroshima Kenjin Kai Scholarship Chair Lori Nekoba at (808) 938-6616.