Joseph and Elaine Malama Vierra Scholarship Fund Grant

Joseph and Elaine Malama Vierra Scholarship Fund Grant

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

Summary

The Joseph and Elaine Malama Vierra Scholarship Fund, established in 2016, supports Hawaii residents pursuing degrees in conservation and environmental sciences. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, and attend an accredited four-year institution. Preference is given to past recipients who continue to meet eligibility requirements. This fund encourages the study of vital fields, including Conservation Biology and Marine Sciences, contributing to the sustainability of Hawaii's natural resources.

Overview

NOTE: The Application deadline is represented by the Pre proposal deadline. The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline. Joseph and Elaine Malama Vierra Scholarship Fund This fund was established by Joseph and Elaine Vierra in 2016 for students pursuing a degree in a field of study relating to conservation and/or environmental sciences.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a resident of the State of Hawaii Demonstrate a financial need Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 Attend an accredited four-year institution Pursue an undergraduate degree Intend to major in a field of study related to conservation and/or environmental sciences including such fields as Conservation Biology, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Wildlife Biology, Marine Sciences, Applied Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Architecture, Environmental Design, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health Science, Environmental Science, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Agriculture.