Selection is based upon financial need.

Applicant must be a doctoral student researching topics relevant to aging and later-life learning. Graduate students whose research focuses on topics relevant to Elderhostel or later-life learning are also encourage to apply.

Applicant must be a resident of North of South Kona who plans to study in the fields of healthcare, education or social work. Preference given to applicants who demonstrate an emphasis in advancing Native Hawaiian culture.

Applicant must be a senior who has a minimum 3.0 GPA and who has demonstrated the finest qualities of leadership through participation in campus organizations and has rendered service of significant benefit to the campus community.

Applicant must demonstrate time and energy given to non-profit organization, churches, and/or other community services that provide positive social support.

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in the social work major with 91 credits. High moral and ethical standards and a commitment to practice rural social work must be demonstrated.

Applicant must have 64 credits and be able to demonstrate academic achievement and financial need.

Applicant must demonstrate financial need and be planning for a career in social work. FAFSA is required.

Applicant must demonstrate commitment to community service.

Applicant must demonstrate commitment to helping others. Preference is given applicant from a single-parent family.

Applicant must be recommended by his/her local YMCA Executive Director and enrolled in the YMCA Senior Directors Certification Program. Written verification of having completed 50 hours of volunteer services at a YMCA organization/agency by July 15th of each year the scholarship is received is required.

Specific fields of study required.

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or community college student in Ventura County with a 3.0 GPA, who is intending to enroll for a degree in education, health-related studies, or social services at an accredited college, university, or vocational school.