Geoffrey Michael Chan Wing Au Scholarship Fund Grant

Geoffrey Michael Chan Wing Au Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation
Last Updated: November 07, 2025

Summary

The Geoffrey Michael Chan Wing Au Scholarship Fund, established in memory of a beloved science teacher and viola player, supports college juniors, seniors, and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science. Eligible applicants must be Hawaii residents, maintain a GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to students involved with the Hawai’i Youth Symphony or engaged in cancer research. This scholarship embodies a commitment to fostering academic excellence in the sciences.

Overview

NOTE: The Application deadline is represented by the Pre proposal deadline. The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline. Geoffrey Michael Chan Wing Au Scholarship Fund 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 college juniors, seniors, and graduate students at accredited four year colleges or universities, pursuing a degree in Science.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. HCF Criteria: Demonstrate financial need Donor Criteria: Be a resident of the State of Hawaii Be a full-time student Be a college Junior, Senior, or Graduate student Attend an accredited four-year college or university (excluding online universities and colleges) Intend to pursue a degree in Science Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 2 letters of recommendation:1 letter from a professor or instructor within the student’s major field of study (science) 1 letter from an instructor or community member (unrelated) speaking to the student’s extra-curricular activities and demonstrated community service experience and leadership