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Jean Fitzgerald Scholarship

Hawaii Community Foundation

This scholarship was established in memory of Jean Fitzgerald, a very active participant in the Hawai'i Pacific Tennis Association. The purpose of this scholarship is to support female young tennis players pursue higher education to enhance their tennis skills and be successful in other arenas besides the tennis court. Applicants must be planning to enroll full-time at an accredited, two or four-year, not-for-profit institution within the US (including US territories). Preference may be given to USTA-Hawaii Pacific Section members.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Gender:
    Female
  • Age/Grade Level:
    Incoming college freshman
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.70
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Attend as a full-time student (as determined by your schools financial aid office)
  • Residence:
    Resident of the State of Hawaii
  • College:
    Attend an accredited, two or four-year, not-for-profit institution within the US (including US territories)
  • Athletics:
    An active tennis player

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Personal Statement - Two required essays; one is your personal statement, and the second asks you to address how you plan togive back to Hawaii. (Essays may be copied and pasted on to the application)
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Letters of Recommendations;SAT/ACT scores
  • Other Materials:
    A completed online application;Copy of your full 2017-18 Student Aid Report (SAR) that you received after your 2017-18 FAFSA has been processed(FAFSA.ed.gov).

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