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Joseph & Alice Duarte Memorial Fund

Hawaii Community Foundation

Patrick Duarte established this scholarship in 2002 in memory of his parents Joseph & Alice Duarte. This scholarship benefits undergraduate or graduate students attending an accredited, two or four-year, not-for-profit institution within the US (including US territories). Preference is given to graduates of Holualoa Elementary School.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Undergraduate or Graduate student
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.70
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Attend as a full-time student (as determined by your schools financial aid office)
  • Residence:
    Resident of the State of Hawaii; Be from the North or South Kona districts of the island of Hawaii.
  • College:
    Attend an accredited, two or four-year, not-for-profit institution within the US (including US territories)

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Personal Statement - Two required essays; one is your personal statement, and the second asks you to address how you plan to give back to Hawaii. (Essays may be copied and pasted in the application)
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Letters of Recommendations
  • Other Materials:
    A completed online application;Copy of your full 2017-18 Student Aid Report (SAR) that you received after your 2017-18 FAFSA has been processed(FAFSA.ed.gov);SAT/ACT scores.

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