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Daniel K. and Millie Akaka Ohana Scholarship Fund

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deadline Due: February 26, 2027

Eligibility

Daniel K. and Millie Akaka Ohana Scholarship Fund, with an application deadline in February, offers numerous awards that vary in amount. Location restrictions exist. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The Daniel K. and Millie Akaka Ohana Scholarship Fund was created in memory of Daniel K. Akaka, a US senator who served Hawaii in Congress from 1977 to 2013, and his wife, Millie. The donor requires applicants to attend an accredited college, demonstrate a substantial connection to Hawaii, and demonstrate good character, including community service, leadership, and civic involvement. Preference will be given to recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing. Preference will also be given in the following order of priority: students who major in Education, Environmental Studies, Healthcare related fields (i.e. medicine, nursing, healthcare administration) or Music; candidates with higher academic merit, including a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher; and/or students with a class standing as an undergraduate college sophomore or above. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Hawai'i Community Foundation for more information.