Jonathan Ed Hara Scholarship Fund Grant

Jonathan Ed Hara Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation
Last Updated: November 10, 2025

Summary

The Jonathan Ed Hara Scholarship Fund, established in 2020 in honor of a dedicated fire emergency medical specialist, supports Hawaii Island high school graduates pursuing degrees in Fire Science or Mobile Intensive Care Technician. Eligible applicants must demonstrate financial need and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Preference is given to previous recipients and those studying in fire-related fields. This initiative fosters educational opportunities for future leaders in emergency services.

Overview

NOTE: The Application deadline is represented by the Pre proposal deadline. The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline. Jonathan Ed Hara Scholarship Fund This fund was created in 2020 to honor Jonathan Hara, a fire emergency medical specialist stationed at the South Kohala Fire Station, and supports students who graduated from a Hawaii Island public high school seeking an associate's or bachelor's degree preferably in Fire Science or Mobile Intensive Care Technician.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. HCF Criteria:Be a resident of the State of Hawaii Demonstrate financial need Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0Donor Criteria:Be a graduate of a Hawaii Island high school or a Hawaii Island resident who obtained a homeschooled high school diploma Associate or Bachelor degree-seeking student