Kirstie was kind, generous and overcame obstacles throughout her life with perseverance and humor.
Due to family conflicts, Kirstie was unable to obtain funding for the colleges she was accepted to - such as Johns Hopkins, UCLA, UC Irvine, or George Fox - and instead attended a local state school. It was her goal to move out of Hawaii and pursue other opportunities, but she was never able to do that. In memory of Kirstie, the Persephone Scholarship will support high school seniors in Hawaii so they can follow their dreams, no matter where they may lead.
High school seniors in Hawaii are eligible to apply. To apply, write about how you work to show kindness in your everyday life.
What are you passionate about and how does this embody kindness, generosity, and perseverance towards others.
The application deadline is Mar 7, 2024. Winners will be announced on Apr 7, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Apr 7, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.