Two University of Hawaii at Hilo students received the UH-Hilo Semester at Sea scholarship to participate in the spring 2019 voyage.
Kiera Javillonar, a chemistry major, graduated from Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus. Sophia Smith is a biology major and Chancellor’s Scholar, who graduated from Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science School in Keaau.
The scholarship covers 60 percent of the lowest cabin cost for each recipient. The program embarks Jan. 5, 2019, from San Diego and disembarks April 21 in Amsterdam. Students will traverse to 11 different countries and four different continents (Europe, Africa, Asia and North America).
The Semester at Sea scholarship is available to full-time and classified UH-Hilo students who meet the following criteria:
• Acceptance to Semester at Sea Program.
• 3.0 UH-Hilo GPA.
• 24 completed college credits.
• Financial need.
• Excellent recommendation.
• Preference to first-generation college students.
To learn more about study abroad opportunities, contact the Center for Global Education and Exchange at 932-7488 or visit www.hilo.hawaii.edu/studyabroad.