Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
168
Days
February 26 2027
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Gerrit R. Ludwig Scholarship Fund

Description

The Gerrit R. Ludwig Scholarship Fund was established for the benefit of high school graduates from East Hawai'i (Honoka'a to Ka'u). Dr. Gerrit Ludwig was an ophthalmologist in Hilo with a love for fine arts and classics. He set up this fund to support students from East Hawai'i studying in these fields. Applicants must be a graduate of an East Hawai'i public high school. They must pursue a Bachelor's or Graduate's degree and attend an accredited, four-year institution within the US, including US territories. Applicants must major in a degree in fine arts or classics, including or closely related to: theatre/performing arts; ceramics/sculpture; literature/writing; art; painting; dance; drawing; music; photography; and/or philosophy. Applicants must submit the financial aid letter from their college to verify the final award amount. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Hawai'i Community Foundation for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student or a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 2.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Hawaii
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Arts, Literature/English/Writing, Music, Performing Arts, Photojournalism/Photography, Philosophy

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Financial aid letter
  • Checkmark Application Form
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