Geoffrey Michael Chan Wing Au Scholarship Fund

From Hawaii Community Foundation

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The Geoffrey Michael Chan Wing Au Scholarship Fund, sponsored by the Hawaii Community Foundation, was established in memory of Geoffrey Au, a former first chair viola player with the Hawaii Youth Symphony, and beloved science teacher at Farrington High School. To commemorate his love for science, this scholarship fund is designated to benefit college juniors, seniors, and graduate students at accredited four-year colleges or universities, pursuing a degree in Nursing and Science.

Requirements

  • Resident of the State of Hawaii
  • Attend an accredited, four year, not-for-profit institution within the US (including US territories) (excluding online universities and colleges)
  • Attend as a full-time student (as determined by your school’s financial aid office)
  • College Junior, Senior or Graduate student
  • Major in science with a preference for those studying in:
    • Aerospace, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Pharmacy, Physical Science, Marine Science, Medicine, Nursing, or Technology
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • 2 letters of recommendation, one from a professor or instructor within the student’s major field of study (science) and 1 letter or recommendation from an instructor or community member (unrelated) speaking to the student’s extra-curricular activities and demonstrated community service experience and leadership

Preference

  • 1st Preference:  Students who have participated in the Hawai’I Youth Symphony as a performer and/or volunteer
  • 2nd Preference:  Students engaged in any academic cancer research
  • 3rd Preference:  Awards may be given to previous recipients

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