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Laura N. Dowsett Fund

Hawaii Community Foundation

This scholarship was established in memory of Laura Dowsett who was instrumental in creating the first occupational therapy program in Hawai'i. She also founded the Occupational Therapy Association of Hawai'i and served as its president for seven years. This scholarship benefits college junior, senior or graduate students enrolled in an Occupational Therapy program at an accredited, two or four-year, not-for-profit institution within the US (including US territories).

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    College Junior, Senior 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.
  • College:
    Attend an accredited, two or four-year, not-for-profit institution within the US (including US territories)
  • Major/Career:
    Be in an Occupational Therapy program

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 on 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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