WHIS In-House Scholarships
School Year 2024/25
Season 2- the link to the application, found in the scholarship announcement, will be activated on February 4, 2025.
The following scholarships will open on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, and close on Friday, February 21, 2025, no later than the end of the first recess.
Late and/or incomplete applications will NOT be accepted. Completed applications will only be accepted in person by Mrs. Shell.
Guava Shop Scholarship
Haleiwa Elementary School Scholarship
Gerald Ni'imi Memorial Scholarship
Lucky & Marilyn Cole Family Scholarship
WHIS Schweickert Military Service Stipend Award
Waialua Elementary School G.R.I.T. Scholarship
WHIS Foundation Scholarship
The following scholarship will close on Friday, March 28,2025-end of the first recess.
Waialua Bandstand “Rock Your World” Scholarship
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-CLOSED-
Season 1- the link to the application, found in the scholarship announcement, will be activated on Nov. 1, 2024.
The following scholarships will open on Friday, November 1, 2024, and close on Monday, February 3, 2025, no later than the end of the first recess.
Late and/or incomplete applications will NOT be accepted. Completed applications will only be accepted in person by Mrs. Shell.
Defend Oahu Coalition Scholarship
John M. Fujioka DDS Scholarship
Honoring Our Past Experiences: H.O.P.E. Scholarship
Gordon Kuwada Memorial Scholarship
Kakimoto Family Scholarship
North Shore Lifeguard Assoc. For Aquatic Sports Scholarships
WHIS Schweickert Military Service Stipend Award
Sophie Un Joo Pai Scholarship
Juanita K. Sakamoto Memorial Scholarship
WHIS Community Scholarship
Masae & Yoshiji Yamada Memorial Scholarship
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ARCHIVED WHIS In-House Scholarships
School Year 2023/24
WHIS In-House Scholarships
These Season 2 WHIS In House Scholarships are now closed.
The following scholarship will open on Friday, February 2, 2024, and close on Monday, April 1, 2024-end of the first recess.
Waialua Bandstand “Rock Your World” Scholarship
The following scholarships will open on Friday, February 2, 2024, and close on Wednesday, February 21, 2024-end of the first recess.
Late and/or incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
Click on the name of the scholarship to access the announcement and application.
Guava Shop Scholarship
Haleiwa Elementary School Scholarship
Gerald Ni'imi Memorial Scholarship
Waialua Elementary School G.R.I.T. Scholarship
WHIS Foundation Scholarship
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Season 1-now closed
The following scholarships will open on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, and close on Thursday, February 1, 2024-end of the first recess.
Late and/or incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
Defend Oahu Coalition Scholarship
Friends for Gil Riviere Scholarships
John M. Fujioka DDS Scholarship
Honoring Our Past Experiences: H.O.P.E. Scholarship
Gordon Kuwada Memorial Scholarship
Kakimoto Family Scholarship
North Shore Lifeguard Assoc. For Aquatic Sports Scholarships
Mun Seek Pai Scholarship
Sophie Un Joo Pai Scholarship
Juanita K. Sakamoto Memorial Scholarship
WHIS Community Scholarship
Masae & Yoshiji Yamada Memorial Scholarship
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ARCHIVED SY 2022/23
WHIS In-House Scholarships
Marian Masae Kawamura Scholarship SY 22/23
Sponsored by: Haleiwa Jodo Mission
Harry Kawamura – a lifelong resident of the Haleiwa/Waialua community – generously provided funding for and established The Marian Masae Kawamura Scholarship, in memory of his beloved wife. Mr. Kawamura has since passed, but the scholarship has continued because of his generosity to the Haleiwa Jodo Mission.
The scholarship was initially offered only to the children of members of the Haleiwa Jodo Mission. It has since been expanded to include members’ grandchildren and/or WHIS Graduates.
Applicant requirements (0nly one required)
A member or child or grandchild of a member of the Haleiwa Jodo Mission; or
An active Haleiwa Jodo Mission volunteer or a child or grandchild of an active Haleiwa Jodo Mission volunteer; or
Attends Waialua High School
Amount: 1 award of $1,000.00
Deadline:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 28, 2023 (Post Marked)
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Waialua Health Club Scholarship SY 22/23
The Waialua Health Club (WHC) Scholarship Program promotes the pursuit of higher education by awarding scholarship grants to a deserving high school student from Waialua High and Intermediate School
Applicant requirements
Must be a graduating student of Waialua High & Intermediate School
Must be accepted or enrolled in a college or university
Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
Applicant must also possess at least one of the following:
Must major in either Exercise Science/Kinesiology/Health Sciences
Be an active member in good standing at WHC
Have a parent/guardian that is an active member in good standing at WHC.
Award Amount:
The WHC Scholarship Program is funded by donations and club dues from members of WHC. Scholarship awards are based on available funds, application’s academic records, supporting documents, financial need and essay. The decision to award any funds to an applicant, including the amount of any scholarship, is subject to the discretion of the WHC Board of Directors.
Deadlines
Completed application and all supporting documents must be POSTMARKED by April 20, 2023 and RECEIVED in hand by April 22, 2023
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FRIENDS FOR GIL RIVIERE SCHOLARSHIPS SY 22/23
Gil Riviere has devoted much of his adult life to community service and he encourages students to think about how they might contribute to their communities in years to come. Senator Riviere represented the North and Windward Shore in the Hawaii State Legislature between 2010 and 2022, is a founding director and the President of Keep the North Shore Country, served as President of Waialua Little League and Let’s Surf Coalition, and remains active in various community service projects today.
Award: Four $1000 scholarships are available to students in the WHIS Class of 2023.
Requirements:
WHIS senior, scheduled to graduate in May 2023
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Attend a 4-yr college, 2-yr college or business/trade school
Transcript (Current Unofficial)
FAFSA Student Aid Report - If submitting an essay in the Financial Need category
Two Letters of Recommendation (one teacher/admin., one community member)
Essay – Submit one or more essays based on four categories. See the application for all essay requirements.
Essay Categories:
Environmental Stewardship
Community Volunteerism
Career & Technical Education
Financial Need
Deadlines:
Scholarship Opens: March 20, 2023
Scholarship Closes at the end of first recess: April 10, 2023
*Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted*
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Mun Seek Pai Memorial Scholarship (Trade Programs) SY 22/23
Mun Seek Pai was born on a sugar plantation in Kealia, Kauai on February 20, 1923, the second of six children. When World War II broke out he moved to Oahu to work at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Life and other responsibilities had stopped his formal education at 8th grade, so it was not until Pearl Harbor that he took and aced his GED. It was there in Shop 02 that he would work for the next 40 years, except for two years in the U.S. Army after World War II and 2 years with the U.S Naval Constructin Battlalion, better knkow as the Navy Seabees during the Korean War. Although he never graduated high school, he worked overtime and night shifts to ensure that every one of his six children would graduate from college. In honor of his years at Pearl Harbor, his exceptional trade skills, and his life-long love of learning this scholarship is for a graduate of Waialua High School (where his wife of sixty years graduated in 1960) seeking a certification or degree in one of the applied trades that can lead to a career at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.
Applicant requirements:
WHIS Senior
Pursuing a degree and/or certification in a trade program which will lead to employment at Pearl Harbor Shipyard
FAFSA Student Aid Report
Unofficial Transcript
1 Letter of Recommendation
Essay
Award Amount/number Awarded:
1 award of $2000.00
Deadlines:
Scholarship Opens: March 10, 2023
Scholarship Closes at the end of first recess: April 10, 2023
*Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.*
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Sophie Un Joo Pai Memorial Scholarship (Certified Nursing Assistant programs) SY 22/23
Sophie Un Joo Pai was born in Seoul, Korea on July 24, 1935. She emigrated to Hawaii with her younger brother Joe in 1954 after the Korean War ended.. Settling with family in Waialua, she entered Waialua High School at aged nineteen speaking very little English. A determined and lifelong learner, by the time she died in June 2022, she spoke nearly perfect, slightly pidgin-accented, English. At her funeral, a Waialua High School classmate shared with her children how she remembers everyone bursting into applause when Sophie finished her first speech completely in English in front of the whole class.
In addition to her love for learning, Sophie loved to help others and was a doer –restless and active. After her sixth and youngest child turned ten, she took the CNA course at Leeward Community College, graduating with classmates twenty years her junior. She went on to work at the Waimano Home Training Center as a nurse’s aide and is remembered for her energy, hard work, love of God, and always, always singing. In honor of Waialua High School – where she learned English, loved music and math, and made many friends
and in memory of her deep love of people and nurturing heart, this scholarship is for a Waialua High School graduate pursuing a degree or certification as a Nursing Assistant.
Applicant requirements:
WHIS Senior
Applying to Certified Nursing Assistant program
FAFSA Student Aid Report
Unofficial Transcript
1 Letter of Recommendation
Essay
Award Amount/number Awarded:
1 award of $2000.00
Deadlines:
Scholarship Opens: March 10, 2023
Scholarship Closes at the end of first recess: April 10, 2023
*Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.*
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Lucky & Marilyn Cole Family Scholarship
Applicant requirements:
Be a resident of the State of Hawaii
Graduating WHIS senior
Planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college/university
Demonstrate good academic standing
Demonstrate financial need
Demonstrate good character
Demonstrate the ability to overcome obstacles and personal responsibility
Award Amount:
One (1) award of $5000.00
Deadlines:
Scholarship Opens: March 6, 2023
Scholarship Closes at the end of first recess: April 6, 2023
*Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.*
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Masae & Yoshiji Yamada Memorial Scholarship SY 22/23
Applicant requirements:
Must be a graduating Senior who has attended WHIS for a minimum of 2 years
Planning to attend any COMMUNITY COLLEGE in the STATE OF HAWAII
No minimum GPA
Award Amount:
One (1) award of $1000.00
Deadlines:
Scholarship Opens: March 6, 2023
Scholarship Closes at the end of first recess: April 6, 2023
*Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.*
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Waialua High & Intermediate School Community Scholarship
Applicant requirements:
For WHIS seniors only
Planning on pursuing any type of post-high school educational institution after high school graduation
No min GPA required
Essay
Resume
Unofficial Transcript
Award Amount:
One (1) award -$5000.00
Two (2) awards-$2000.00 each
Deadlines:
Scholarship Opens: March 2, 2023
Scholarship Closes at the end of first recess: April 3, 2023
*Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.*
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HOPE Scholarship: Honoring Our Past Experiences
Applicant requirements:
Must be a graduating WHIS Senior
Aid determined by: growth shown, potential for success, post-high school plan and essay
Planning on pursuing any type of post-high school educational institution after high school graduation
No min GPA required; essay based scholarship
If selected, required to return to WHIS (“give back and contribute”) to speak to students
(in a classroom setting coordinated by CCRC) after 2 to 4 years of college (and beyond) regarding how WHIS has made a positive impact on my life and share any other motivational or encouraging advice for students per the donor’s request.
Award Amount:
Two (2) awards for $1000.00 each
Deadlines:
Scholarship Opens: March 2, 2023
Scholarship Closes at the end of first recess: April 3, 2023
*Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.*
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Haleiwa Elementary School Scholarship SY 2022/23
Applicant requirements:
6th grade graduate of Hale'iwa Elementary School
Grades, leadership, character, potential to succeed
Any type of post-high school educational institution and/or enlistment in any United States military branch.
Unofficial High School Transcript
Essay
Award Amount: varies
Deadlines:
Scholarship Opens: Mar. 2, 2023
Scholarship Closes at the end of first recess: Apr. 3, 2023
*Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.*
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Kakimoto Family Scholarship
Applicant requirements:
Planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college/university
NO minimum GPA requirement
Financial need, determination, genuine character
Award Amount: Two-$2500.00/each
Deadline: March 2, 2023 @ 9:30am (end of 1st recess) to CCRC
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Waialua Elementary School G.R.I.T. Scholarship SY 22/23
The following four components describe the kind of traits that make up a student who overcomes hardship.
Guts* Relentlessness* Initiative *Tenacity
Applicant requirements:
Student must be a senior at Waialua High School who has attended WHIS for grades 7-12, and a
Waialua Elementary School alumni
Minimum CUM GPA of 2.5
500 – 750 word essay
2 letters of recommendation
Proof of community involvement completed throughout WHIS career
If selected as a recipient, winners will participate in a brief video interview at WES, which will be included
as part of the WES’s Broadcast to be shown to staff and students.
Award Amount/number Awarded: Varies
Deadlines:
Scholarship Opens: Feb. 2, 2023
Scholarship Closes at the end of first recess: March 2, 2023
*Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.*
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Waialua Bandstand "Rock Your World" Scholarship
Applicant requirements:
Graduating WHIS Senior
Planning on attending a college/university full-time.
Students are NOT required to be involved in school music programs, but students actively involved in music as a student or performer will receive priority.
Scholarship must be used for college tuition, music lessons or for purchase of musical instrument
Award Amount/number Awarded:
Three(3) awards for:
One(1) for $1000.00
Two (2) for $500.00
Deadlines:
Scholarship Opens: Feb. 2, 2023
Scholarship Closes at the end of first recess: March 2, 2023
*Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.*
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Chester M. & Sakiko Shigeoka Memorial Scholarship
Mr. Shigeoka, an alumus of WHIS, was dedicated to seeing the Truth in this life and
and doing the best to live it right and help others along the way.
Both he and his wife could see that higher education made a huge difference in the lives of individuals.
This is why throughtout his life, he would always say to young people, "
“Go!!! Get educated!!! Come smart!!! Go make something of yourself!!!”
Applicant requirements:
Graduating WHIS senior
Planning to attend a 4 year college/university
Minimum GPA of 2.5
Consistent service to the community
Award Amount:
Two (2) awards for $1000.00 each
Deadlines:
Scholarship Opens: Dec. 13, 2022
Scholarship Closes at the end of first recess: Jan. 13, 2023
*Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.*
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Waialua High & Intermediate School Foundation Scholarship
Applicant requirements:
Graduating WHIS Senior
Any type of 2-year or 4-year post-high educational institute
If selected as a recipient, the WHIS Foundation will contact you regarding the requirements to obtain your award.
Award Amount:
One (1) award of $1500.00
One (1) award of $1000.00
Two (2) awards of $500.00 each
Deadlines:
Scholarship Opens: Dec. 13, 2022
Scholarship Closes at the end of first recess: Jan. 13, 2023
*Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.*
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North Shore Lifeguard Association Scholarship for Aquatic Sports
The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize outstanding student-athletes who participated in at least one aquatic sport in high school.
Applicant requirements:
Be a graduating WHIS Senior planning on enrolling full-time at a 2 or 4 year college/university
Have participated in ANY school sanctioned water sport for a minimum of 1 year. Examples: water polo, swimming, surf club, paddling, etc.
Minimum GPA of 2.0
Have contributed to the community by involvement in service or volunteer projects
Award Amount:
Two (2) awards for $800 each;
One (1) female and one (1) male recipient
Deadlines:
Scholarship Opens: Dec. 13, 2022
Scholarship Closes at the end of first recess: Jan. 13, 2023
*Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.*
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Gordon Kuwada Memorial Scholarship
Applicant requirements:
Message from the donor-
This scholarship is to be presented to a student that has financial need, is deserving and motivated, and who chooses to pursue some form of post-secondary education. In your journey in life, please forever perpetuate the priceless and precious Bulldog Pride and Spirit!
For WHIS Seniors only
Plan on attending a 2 or 4 year educational institution after high school graduation
No min GPA required
Post High School Plan Essay
Two letters of recommendation
Unofficial High School Transcript
Award Amount:
One (1) award of $500.00
Deadlines:
Scholarship Opens: Nov. 10, 2022
Scholarship Closes at the end of first recess: Dec. 12, 2022
*Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.*
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Guava Shop
Guava Shop
Applicant requirements:
Be a graduating WHIS Senior
A copy of unofficial transcript (showing cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher)
A copy of your acceptance letter (print out of electronic notification is fine) to
an institute of higher learning outside of Oahu
Essay
Award Amount:
One (1) award of $500.00
Deadlines:
Scholarship Opens: Nov. 10, 2022
Scholarship Closes at the end of first recess: Dec. 12, 2022
*Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.*
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Gerald Niimi Memorial Scholarship
Gerald Niimi Memorial Scholarship
The Gerald Niimi Memorial Scholarship is a private scholarship for graduating seniors at Waialua High and Intermediate School (WHIS), who will be attending a college on the mainland. After growing up in Haleiwa, Mr. Niimi attended Purdue University and graduated with an electrical engineering degree. Mr. Niimi had a successful career working in the oil and geothermal energy fields and currently resides on the mainland. Through this scholarship, he wants WHIS students to know that someone outside of Hawaii believes in them and knows that they can be successful in all that they pursue.
Applicant requirements:
Must have been accepted to/pending acceptance to a 2 or 4-year college on the MAINLAND
Resume, personal statement
Scholarship, financial need, quality of college planning to attend
Award Amount:
One (1) award of $1000.00
Deadlines:
Scholarship Opens: Nov. 2, 2022
Scholarship Closes at the end of first recess: Dec. 2, 2022
*Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.*
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John M. Fujioka, DDS Memorial Scholarship
John M. Fujioka, DDS Memorial Scholarship
Applicant requirements:
Must be a graduating WHIS Senior
Planning on attending any type of post-high educational institute
Post High School plan essay
Moral Character essay
Message from the donor:
We are interested in following the career of the awardee and would appreciate a commitment by the awardee to maintain contact with our organization.
Award Amount:
One (1) award of $1000
Deadlines:
Scholarship Opens: October 18, 2022
Scholarship Closes at the end of first recess: Nov. 18, 2022
*Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.*
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Defend Oahu Coalition Scholarship
Defend Oahu Coalition Scholarship
Defend O’ahu Coalition is a diverse group of community residents, environmentalists, activists and religious leaders, all working together toward one immediate goal: protecting communities on O’ahu from the dangerous effects of large scale development. We believe that the beautiful open spaces and shorelines on O’ahu are for all residents and visitors to enjoy. We are committed to ensuring that our unique global treasures will remain for generations to come.
Applicant requirements:
Must be a graduating WHIS Senior
Planning on pursuing a major in Natural Resources Management, Sustainability in Food Production, or Environmental Science
Award Amount:
One (1) award of $500.00
Deadlines:
Scholarship Opens: October 18, 2022
Scholarship Closes at the end of first recess: Nov. 18, 2022
*Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.*
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