City of Hawaiian Gardens Academic Scholarship Program:
Application
Youth Scholarship
(Please circle category: Civic- Academic- Athletics)
Adult Scholarship
Applicant Information
First Name Middle Name Last Name
Street Address
City State Zip Code
Phone Number Email Address
Current School
*If you are an Adult Scholarship applicant and are not currently enrolled in school, provide your most recent school.
School Name School Phone Number
Street Address
City State Zip Code
Grade Level Cumulative GPA Graduation Date
Major:
Have you applied for a scholarship with the city (yes) (no), Year________ Have you been awarded a scholarship with the city (yes) (no) Year _______ Attachment A
Honors and Awards
List any honors or awards you have been presented. List the title of the award, date and institution that provided the award.
Extracurricular Activities
List all activities and years in which you have participated. Include any leadership positions held.
Examples of activities include and are not limited to: clubs, sports, school publications, plays, arts, and hobbies.
Community Involvement
Please list all volunteer opportunities in which you have participated. Include any roles or positions you held, as well as the reasons behind your involvement and how your efforts contributed to enhancing your community Financial Need
Briefly describe your need for financial support and how this scholarship may benefit you.
College, University or Trade School of which you intend to enroll:
College, University or Trade School Name
City State
Semester Major
Have you been accepted? If yes, include a copy of letter of acceptance.
Yes No
Essay:
Please choose one question to answer in 500 words or less. Your essay should be written in Times New Roman, 12-point font, and single-spaced. Please name the document with your first and last name, followed by 'Essay.'
1. Describe a community service experience that significantly impacted your life. What did you learn from this experience, and how has it shaped your perspective on helping others, community involvement, and citizenship? How do you plan to continue giving back to your community in the future?
2. Describe the impact that attending college will have on your future. How will obtaining a degree benefit your personal and professional growth? In what ways do you plan to use your education to serve and contribute to the community?
Application Checklist
Completed Application
Essay Questions
Proof of Income (2025 Tax Forms)- Adult Scholarship only Transcript- Youth scholarship only
One (1) Letter of recommendation- Youth scholarship only Proof of Residency
I certify that to the best of my knowledge the information in this application istrue and factual.
Signature Date
We appreciate the time that you have taken to apply.
Completed applications can be submitted:
1. Online: Digital applications can be submitted at www.Hawaiian Gardensca.gov/scholarships.
2. Mail: Mailed to Hawaiian Gardens City Hall, 21815 Pioneer Blvd, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716, Attention: Academic Scholarship Program (Cristian Rodriguez – Neighborhood Counselor)
3. In-Person: Hand-delivered to Hawaiian Gardens Recreation Department at the C. Robert Lee Activity Center. Attention: Scholarship Program- Cristian Rodriguez.