Mildred Towle Scholarship - Study Abroad Grant

Mildred Towle Scholarship - Study Abroad Grant

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

Summary

The Mildred Towle Scholarship for Study Abroad, awarded by the Hawai'i Community Foundation, supports undergraduate juniors, seniors, and graduate students from Hawaii who demonstrate financial need and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Recipients must be enrolled in a study abroad program while attending a U.S. institution. This scholarship honors Mildred Towle's legacy of fostering better relations among people and promotes studies in social sciences that enhance international understanding.

Overview

NOTE: The Application deadline is represented by the Pre proposal deadline. The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline. Hawai‘i Community Foundation Our Vision We envision an equitable and vibrant Hawai‘i where all of our island communities thrive. Our Mission We inspire generosity, advocate for equity, forge connections and invest in community to create a better Hawai‘i. Mildred Towle Scholarship - Study Abroad This scholarship is in honor of Mildred Towle who, after years of service with social welfare agencies on the mainland, came to Hawai'i and served as Director of the International Institute of Hawai'i and, later, Director of Adult Education, both program areas at the YWCA of O'ahu. She was known and honored for her commitment to better relations among all people.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Demonstrate Financial Need Undergraduate junior, senior, or graduate degree student Be in a study abroad program in a foreign country while enrolled at a U.S. institution Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0