About the Scholarship
This scholarship is available for undergraduate and graduate students who graduated from a public or private high school in the districts of North Kona, South Kona, North Kohala or Ka'u. Students must major in marine sciences, biotechnology, health sciences or early childhood education, and must have a grade point average of 2.7 or higher. Application requirements for the Nick Van Pernis Scholarship are:FAFSAApplication formPersonal statementOfficial Transcript
Eligibility Criteria
This award is for U.S. students. Must major in marine sciences, biotechnology, health sciences or early childhood education. Must have a record of community service. Must plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university as a full-time student (12 credits per semester for undergraduate; 9 credits per semester for graduate). Must demonstrate academic achievement with a grade point average of 2.7 or higher. Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be a graduate of a public or private high school in the districts of North Kona, South Kona, North Kohala or Ka'u. Must be a resident of Hawaii. Must be a high school senior or older to apply for this undergraduate and graduate award.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View
| Minumum Credit Score | Apply in as little as | Variable APR | Fixed APR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Not Available | 15 minutes or less | 2.95 | 4.74 | View disclosures |
 | 620 | 2 minutes | 5.38%-16.99%1 | 4.43%-16.99%1 | View disclosures |
 | Not Available | 15 minutes | 1.13% - 11.23%¹ (with autopay) | 3.50% - 12.60%¹ (with autopay) | View disclosures |
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