JA Company Program

Hawaii Island high school seniors who have participated in Junior Achievement programs can apply for 2013-’14 JA of Hawaii Island Scholarships.

Download the JAHI Scholarship Application (To edit a soft copy of the application please download the file and open with Adobe Acrobat Reader.)

Junior Achievement of Hawaii Island General Scholarship recognizes and encourages the academic achievements of graduating seniors. This year again, we would like to encourage students to apply for our scholarship. The number of available scholarships and the amount of each scholarship is subject to change from year to year. Typically, there are two to five scholarships awarded each year, ranging in amount from $300.00 to $1,500.00.

To be considered, all applicants must:

• be a high school senior who will graduate in the current school year;

• be qualified, upon graduation, to enroll at an accredited college or university (Proof of enrollment/ class registration will be required prior to disbursement of the scholarship);

• have completed a Junior Achievement High School Program, or taught a Junior Achievement program as a classroom consultant;

• exemplify academic achievement, excellent extracurricular and community activities,leadership skills, and college and career potential;

• complete and sign the application including co-signature of a parent or legal guardian;

• attach a current transcript;

• submit letters of recommendation or JA rating sheets from a JA advisor and school official;

• write a one-page personal statement;

The application along with the required supporting documents must be postmarked by December 2, 2013 or hand delivered to the District Manager, Susan Labrenz by 9 PM December 3, 2013.

Good luck, seniors.