“Our Youth – Our Future”
CITY OF
HAWAIIAN GARDENS
2025 Scholarship Information
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Requirements
• Must be a Hawaiian Gardens Resident
• Must be a High School Senior
• Minimum 2.5 Overall GPA required
• Must indicate the scholarship category
• Volunteer application must be submitted by Thursday, December 19, 2024 by 5:00pm • Must have completed a minimum of 20 hours of Volunteer Service with the City by Thursday, January 9, 2024 by 5:00pm
• Must attend a one-day orientation on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:00pm • Scholarship Application must be submitted by Thursday, January 223, 20265 by 5:00pm • Interview will be conducted in face to face
• Interviews dates and times are set and final
• Must dress in appropriate and professional attire
Guidelines
• Funds will be applied to Financial Aid Office at college of enrollment (funds cannot be used for personal use)
• Funds will be distributed per semester for units in one institution upon proof of enrollment Funds will be distributed on a one-time basis at the start of the institution semester/quarter • Scholarship will expire two one years from award date • Students may only apply for one city sponsor scholarship Checklist
□ Application completely filled out
□ (1) Letter Letters of Reference/Recommendation
□ High School Transcript
□ Essay questions
□ Proof of address
ADULT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Requirements
• Must be a Hawaiian Gardens Resident
• Must provide proof “low income” status (according to the CDBG standards) • Application must be submitted by Thursday, January 223, 20265 by 5:00pm • Must volunteer at the one special event (TBD)
• Must dress appropriate and professional for interview • Interviews are face to face
• Interviews dates and times are set and final
• City employees are not eligible to apply
• May only apply a maximum of 6 years
Guidelines
• Funds will be applied to Financial Aid Office at college/school of enrollment (funds cannot be used for personal expenses)
• Funds will be distributed per semester for units in one institution upon proof of enrollment Funds will be distributed on a one-time basis at the start of the institution semester/quarter • Scholarship will expire (one)two years from award date • Students enrolled in master’s program are not guaranteed to receive a scholarship • Students may only apply for one city sponsor scholarship Checklist
□ Application completely filled out
□ Proof of income (20254 income taxes only)
□ 500-word essayEssay questions
□ Proof of address
Attachment C