[United States] Community College Scholarship Program - The Freeman Foundation
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The purpose of the Freeman Foundation Community College Scholarship Program is to promote international understanding through support for intensive second language training and international travel and study to China, Japan, or Korea. The scholarship provides financial support for full-time University of Hawai’i Community College students who wish to incorporate intensive language training and international educational experience into their academic program.
Ten Freeman scholarships are awarded each semester. The scholarships support students in any field of study to participate in a one-year program. The first semester will consist of 12 credits in an intensive content-based second language program at Kapiolani Community College, followed by a semester study abroad in either China, Japan, or Korea.
ELIGIBILITY & CRITERIA
- Participants must be U.S. citizens.
- Awards to students in good academic standing will be made on the basis of academic merit. It is expected that students will have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Part-time or Full-time (9 credits or more) community college students who are in at least their second semester of study at any of the UHCC campuses. (Hawaii, Honolulu, Kapiolani, Kauai, Leeward, Maui, or Windward)
- Students must be degree-seeking and can be selected from any field of study.
- No prior training in the targeted second language is required. (students may not have completed more than college level 101 in the target language)
- Consideration will be given to service to the applicant’s community and other activities and experience.
- Awards will be given for an entire academic year only.
- Students may be awarded a Freeman Foundation Community College Scholarship only once.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications for the scholarship are due and must be postmarked by:
- March 23, 2007 (Friday) - Korea and Japan Program
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The Freeman Foundation Application and Supporting Materials will include the following:
- Complete the Freeman Foundation Scholarship Application Form. The application form is available below in PDF format for you to view, fill out and print. Please do not forget to sign the application.
- Personal Statement. Complete a 2 -3 page double-spaced personal statement describing the applicant’s academic and career objectives, and the importance of an international experience and/or understanding to the applicant’s field of study.
- Two confidential letters of recommendation. Provide two confidential letters of recommendation. Both letters must be from faculty who have taught the applicant and/or administrators who are familiar with the applicant’s academic work. The Freeman Foundation Scholarship Application Form is available below in PDF format for you to view, fill out, print and send out.
- Request UHCC College Transcript. The Request for Transcript Form is available below in PDF format for you view, fill out and print.
These forms are available in PDF Format to view, fill out, and print if you have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.
Note: A personal interview will also be required of selected applicants. - SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS & RELATED DOCUMENTS. Application materials and related documents must be postmarked no later than March 23, 2007 (Friday) and should be submitted to
:
Leon Richards
Executive Director for International Education
University of Hawaii Community Colleges
c/o Honda International Center, Iliahi 112
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
Attention: Freeman Foundation Community College Program
