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Richard Smart Scholarship Fund Grant

Hawaii Community Foundation

Funding Amount

Approximately US $6,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • Be a resident of the Kamuela area of Hawaii Island (zip code 96743)Minimum GPA of 2.7

Other requirements

  • Donor Criteria:Demonstrate financial need.

Overview

The Richard Smart Scholarship Fund, managed by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, supports first-generation college students from the Kamuela area of Hawaii Island. With awards averaging around $6,000, the fund aims to provide financial assistance for at least four years of college education. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.7. The scholarship honors Richard Smart's legacy of generosity and commitment to educational opportunities for local youth.

NOTE: The Application deadline is represented by the Pre proposal deadline. The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline.
Scholarship funds have varying award amounts ranging from $1,000 or less to several thousand dollars. The award will depend on the size of each scholarship fund, the number of qualified applicants, and the preferences of the donor(s). The average award for students is approximately $6,000.

Eligibility

Donor Criteria:Demonstrate financial needBe a resident of the Kamuela area of Hawaii Island (zip code 96743)Minimum GPA of 2.7

What Hawaii Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
1
Total given
$146.77M
Median grant
$146.77M
IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education

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