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Avg. Amount Awarded
69
Days
February 26 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
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Geoffrey Michael Chan Wing Au Scholarship Fund

Description

The Geoffrey Michael Chan Wing Au Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Geoffrey Au, a former first chair viola player with the Hawai'i Youth Symphony, and beloved science teacher at Farrington High School. To commemorate his love for science, this scholarship fund is designated to benefit students at accredited colleges or universities (excluding online universities and colleges), pursuing a degree in Science. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, one letter from a professor or instructor within the student's major field of study (science) and one letter from an instructor or community member (unrelated) speaking to the student's extra-curricular activities and demonstrated community service experience and leadership. Preference will be given in the following order of priority: 1st Preference: Students who have participated in the Hawai'i Youth Symphony as a performer and/or volunteer. 2nd Preference: Students engaged in any academic cancer research. 3rd Preference: Awards may be given to previous recipients. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Hawai'i Community Foundation for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.0 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Hawaii
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Science, Technology, and Society

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