The Hawaii Emergency Physicians Associated Inc., the physicians who staff the emergency room at Hilo Medical Center and Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua in Honokaa, is offering two $3,000 college scholarships to students in Hilo and one $3,000 college scholarship to students in Honokaa.
The three awardees will receive $1,500 per semester.
The aim of these scholarships is to assist graduating high school students from the East Hawaii region, who without financial assistance would have no opportunity to attend college. The most important considerations in the HEPA selection criteria are financial and familial hardship.
Application forms are available at the Hilo Medical Center administration office and the Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua administration office or online.
For more information, call Elena Cabatu at 932-3160.
Completed application forms and all required documents must be received by Friday, May 31.
Eligibility criteria
• Must show compelling financial need.
• Must be from East Hawaii.
• Must be a full-time classified student during the scholarship year.
• Must be a graduating high school student.
Application procedure
1. Submit the following documents by the May 31 deadline:
• Application form, which can be picked up at Hilo Medical Center or Hale Ho‘ola or online at: http://www.hilomedicalcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PRESS-RELEASE-HEPA-Scholarships-5.31.19.doc.
• Photo copy of most recent report card or transcripts.
• Photocopy of SAR report or Free Application for Federal Student Aid for applicable school year.
2. Send two letters of reference from teachers, counselors, employers or other individuals familiar with the applicant’s character and potential. Include relationship to the applicant.
3. Mail all required documents for:
• Hilo area students to: Elena Cabatu, Director of Marketing, Hilo Medical Center, Attn: HEPA Scholarship Committee, 1190 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720.
• Honokaa area students to: Faith Olivera, Emergency Department Nurse Manager, Hale Ho‘ola Hamakua, Attn: HEPA Scholarship Committee, 45-547 Plumeria St., Honokaa, HI 96727.