This scholarship is funded by the David C. Ai Charitable Trust in honor of C.K. Ai and David Ai, who held a steadfast belief that education is a critical investment in the future and should be accessible to everyone. The scholarship is open to students who are currently enrolled, either full- or part-time, or applying for admission to an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, technical school, or trade school at a public or private institution in Hawai‘i or on the U.S. mainland. Recipients are selected based on demonstrated financial need and outstanding academic achievement.
Qualification Criteria
All applicants must fulfill the following requirements:
– Resident of the state of Hawaii.
– Demonstrate financial need
– Show characteristics of leadership, passion for learning, perseverance, problem-solving, and community focus
– Applicants must be currently enrolled (full-time or part-time) or in the process of applying to an accredited undergraduate, graduate, technical, or trade school program at a public or private college or university, either in Hawai‘i or on the U.S. mainland.
– A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required. A passing grade is required for trade schools or other institutions without GPA grading.
– Recipients are required to complete eight hours of community service at Palama Settlement for every $1,000 awarded.