Kapa’a High School Foundation awards grants to students who demonstrate meaningful community service work.

The Kapa’a High School Foundation will award up to five (5) grants of $1000.00 each to Kapa’a High School Class of 2015 students.  Awardees shall have demonstrated a high level of meaningful participation in volunteer and community service activities.  An applicant will be scored higher if their community service activity was self-conducted rather than done as part of a group.  Although a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher is a requirement to apply, academic achievement will not be a consideration for this grant.  The grant recipients shall have established acceptance in an accredited or licensed business school, technical school, community college or university.

The Kapa’a High School Foundation was formed in 1995 to support and promote academic, sports and extracurricular activities at Kapa’a High School.  The Foundation's goals are to fund grants and provide financial support for State and National award winning teams, sports programs and capital improvement projects at the school.

Grant applications are available at the Kapa’a High School Counselor's office or online at the Kapa’a High School website.  All applications must be postmarked or received by Friday, April 10, 2015.  For further information contact the Kapa’a High School Counselor’s office.

	Terms of Application for Grants
	
1.  The applicant shall be a senior at Kapa’a High School.
2.  The applicant shall be a citizen of the United Sates and a resident of the State of Hawaii.
3. The applicant shall be accepted into an accredited or licensed business school, technical school, community college or university by fall 2015.  Acceptance shall be confirmed before award of grant.
4.   The applicant shall have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.	
5.   If awarded the individual must email a brief write up and picture describing the grants impact after starting at the higher learning institution for posting on the foundation’s website. 
6.  Applicants must have applied on the form made available through the Kapa’a High School Foundation available at the school counselor’s office or online at the Kapa’a High School website. Applicants must submit, along with the application form, one letter of recommendation based on community service participation, grade transcript and a one page personal essay as part of the complete application.  These documents should be legible, properly sealed and sent with the application form.  The documents should not be sent separately.  Applicants are encouraged to send applications via certified mail.
6.  The deadline for applications to be received or postmarked is Friday, April 10, 2015.  NO LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  RESPONSIBILITY FOR TIMELY SUBMISSION RESTS WITH THE APPLICANT.
			Guideline Criteria of Selection Committee
                       1.  Resume and Personal Statement 	1-50 points
                       2.  Community Service Involvement	1-50 points

Kapa’a High School Foundation
	         2015 Grant Application

Applicant
Full Name: Last, First, M.I._________________________________________________

Social Security # XXX - XX - _ _ _ _    	Date of Birth _ _ - _ _ - _ _    

Mailing Address _______________________________________________________

Phone Number __________________

Parent or Guardian
Full Name __________________________________________________ 
Phone Number ___________________

Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________

Applicants must include with this application:
1.  Copy of High School Transcript
2.  One letter of recommendation focused on applicant’s community service.
3.  A legible one page personal essay written by applicant on how this grant will further your plans and goals. 

I hereby declare that I have read all statements on the application form and that to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are correct and complete.  I understand that if I become a recipient of this grant, I will make myself available and/or provide photos for publicity purposes. 

Applicant Signature___________________________________________Date________________

       Applications must be sent to: 	Michelle Domingcil
                                            Kapa’a High School Foundation
                                           1622 Kuahale St.
                                           Kapaa, HI  96746

Deadline for application to be received or postmarked is Friday, April 10, 2015
No Exceptions!