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Pu'uloa Springs Scholarship

$750
1 winner$750
Open
Application Deadline
Jan 24, 2025
Winners Announced
Feb 24, 2025
Education Level
High School, Undergraduate
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school or undergraduate student
State:
Hawaii
Background:
Record of volunteerism

The Rotary Club of Pearlridge has spent over three years volunteering at the Pu'uloa Springs area, turning it from a weed-covered plot to a welcoming area with many Native Hawaiian plants. In addition to hundreds of hours of landscaping we sweep the area for trash. 

The Pu'ola Springs Scholarship was established to foster a mindset of continued environmental stewardship, encourage participation in Rotary, generate thought-provoking ideas for community engagement and to inspire students to consider the value of restoring and care for our 'aina. 

Any high school student or undergraduate student in the state of Hawaii who has a record of volunteerism may apply. While this is not an official Rotary scholarship, strong applicants will emphasize volunteerism throughout their schooling and career, as many Rotarians do. Preference will be given to students who have volunteered in gardens and other environmental efforts, as well as those in an Interact club.

To apply, tell us about the potential you see for the environment and future of Hawaii, how you plan to stay involved with environmental stewardship through college and beyond, and what your financial circumstances are.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published October 17, 2024
Essay Topic

What potential do you see in shared community spaces in terms of the environment and the future of Hawaii? How do you plan to maintain engagement with your work and volunteerism within the environmental stewardship realm as you pursue college and a career? Please share about your financial circumstances and what your financial need for college is.

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jan 24, 2025. Winners will be announced on Feb 24, 2025.