INFORMATION

The Kona-California Scholarship provides two scholarships:  1st place at $1500 and 2nd place at $1000.  Seniors and graduates from West Hawaii high schools who plan to study full time in California after graduation are encouraged to apply. The selection committee will judge applicants based on their potential to pursue life opportunities in California. The focus will be on honest, ambitious, and unique responses to the essay questions rather than on GPA or financial need.

Both moving away from home and college are expensive. To pay their tuition and living expenses, Travis and Max each used money from family, scholarships, and their own savings. They both worked part-time jobs, and Travis even took out loans to help pay for school. The recipients of the Kona-Diego Connection Scholarship can use its award to help cover any part of their expenses.

The Kona-California Scholarship committee welcomes public comments and inquiries.
Simply contact konacaliforniascholarship@gmail.com. Mahalo!