Aloha Counselors and School Administrators,You are receiving this email because you attended the PacFAA training last October/November. As you recall, Hawaii Community Foundation has launched a new online scholarship application process. This year, we're going paperless so that means that supporting documents and Letters of Recommendation will need to be in electronic form.Because many of you are assisting students through the scholarship application, we wanted to make you aware of a recent communication that was sent to all current scholarship applicants notifying them of some application updates and reminders:ADDITION - We've added a question to page 11 of the application, which asks about membership to any of the following organizations: Boys & Girls Club Collegiate Accounting Club Grace Pacific Outstanding Keiki Program Hawaii Nurses Association Hawaii Pacific Tennis Association Hawaii USA FCU Member USTA-Hawaii Pacific SectionIf a student is a member of any of the above-mentioned organizations, please encourage them to select it on page 11 of their application because this information is important to ensure they're matched to the appropriate scholarships.ATTACHMENTS - Students will not be able to submit their application unless they've attached all required documents, such as their grade transcript and FAFSA Student Aid Report.
The following instructions come directly from our website:If you are returning to college for another year, please visit your school's registrar's office to request a current unofficial transcript. If you will be attending college for the first time, you will need to request an unofficial transcript from your high school counselor or registrar. Upload your most recent unofficial grade transcript onto your application.All transcripts must be original documents issued by your school. A printout of a grade summary or report card is NOT considered a transcript and will not be considered.There seemed to be some confusion with college students in particular. Many were incorrectly attaching their personal grade summary report rather than a transcript issued to them from their registrar's office. Because we're implementing a new electronic process this year, we wanted to increase the success level of each applicant by providing them an additional opportunity to take a second look at what they've already attached or intend to attach and make any necessary corrections prior to our February 17, 2012 deadline.Mahalo for assisting our students through this new application process. Please contact the Scholarships Department at 808-566-5570 or by email at should you have any questions.
Hawai'i Community Foundation | 1164 Bishop Street, Suite 800 | Honolulu | HI | 96813
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Waimanalo Public Library February 11th 11-12noon February 25th 11-12noon
Papakolea Community Center February 4th 11-12 noon March 3rd 11-12 noon
University of Hawaii - Manoa Experience Saturday, Feb 25th!
Mānoa Experience 2012
Join us on Saturday, February 25, 2012 for The Mānoa Experience! The Mānoa Experience is the university's preview day and is the premier on-campus academic event of the year. All areas of the university, ranging from academics to campus activities, will be showcased.
This is a FREE event for students, families, and the community to get a glimpse of the many opportunities that the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has to offer. This day is designed to be informative and exciting. You don't want to miss it!
Who should attend The Mānoa Experience?
This event is open to students of all ages (high school and middle students), their families, students who are interested in transferring to UHM and all current Mānoa students. Enjoy a free-flowing program where you can choose where to go and what to see.
What can I expect at the Mānoa Experience?
Each booth will have representatives ready to answer any questions regarding their major or department. Take this opportunity to talk one-on-one with faculty, staff and students at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa!
We will also be offering two informational sessions:
Admissions 101 (For the Prospective Freshman)
Learn more about admissions requirements, the process and how to fill out the Self-Reported Application.
Transfer, Tips & Tricks
Find out transfer requirements, steps to take and advising information.
Some other activities to expect:
Watch the annual Physics Olympics at Watanabe Hall
View cultural demonstrations from the School of Hawaiian Knowledge and School of Pacific & Asian Studies
Cloth dying with the Apparel Product Merchandising and Design program
View an interactive monitor that showcases labs for the College of Engineering
Learn more about one of the 25 different languages we offer at the University
Sample the bottom of the ocean with a simulated robotic arm in a table top maze from the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
Get your blood pressure checked by 2nd year medical students
Take a residence hall tour
Take a tour of the campus
And much more!
Where will activities be held at The Mānoa Experience?
The entire event will be held at McCarthy Mall, the heart of our campus.
Parking for the event will be in Zone 20. Entrance to the structure will be through Lower Campus Road. You must present the parking pass below to guards upon arrival. Map of Zone 20 [PDF] to receive free parking.
Come and see for yourself why we are a premier educational destination of choice.
For questions, please contact the Office of Admissions - Recruitment at (808) 956-7137, toll-free at 1-877-447-2233, or e-mail .
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