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Karst - Merdes Scholarship Fund Grant

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

Summary

The Karst - Merdes Scholarship Fund supports residents of Hawai’i, particularly those with financial need and a minimum GPA of 2.0, including youth who have experienced foster care. Preference is given to Kauai residents pursuing careers in healthcare, education, or social work, and to prior recipients who maintain eligibility. This fund strives to empower students to achieve their educational goals and contribute positively to their communities.

Overview

NOTE: The Application deadline is represented by the Pre proposal deadline. The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline. Karst - Merdes Scholarship Fund

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Resident of the State of Hawai’i Demonstrate financial need Minimum 2.0 GPA Attend a two or four year college or university Permanently or temporarily separated from birth parent(s) due to being placed under the State of Hawaii foster care, including those who aged out of the State of Hawaii foster care system.

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