Scholarships & Grants
HPGS
provides training and networking support to professionals in gerontology. HPGS also promotes, raises
funds and awards scholarships to college students interested in careers involving
aging and older people.
HPGS/ALOH ELDERCARE WORKERS TRAINING AWARDS
With support from a generous grant from Assisted Living Options Hawaii (ALOH), HPGS is pleased to announce a new training awards program designed specifically for persons currently working with, or planning to work with, older adults. In funding this program, the ALOH President stated, "Our intent is…to support incumbent workers who need financial support for specialized short-term gerontological training resulting in certification." These awards will provide tuition assistance for workers who enroll in credit or non-credit courses and certificate programs which enhance their knowledge and skills in areas related to aging.
HPGS/ALOH GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
This $1,000 scholarship is funded by a generous donation from Assisted Living Options Hawaii (ALOH). It is intended to assist Graduate, Law and Medical students at the University of Hawaii, Hawaii Pacific University, and Chaminade University pursue goals related to careers in Gerontology or Geriatrics. One or more awards will be made each year, funds permitting.
The deadline for submitting applications for the next Academic Year is May 31st.
HPGS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP FUND THROUGH THE HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
This endowment Fund was established with a generous donation from Nadao & Meiko Yoshinaga. The Hawaii Community Foundation handles the awarding of the scholarships through its uniform application process which has a March 1st deadline. All information is on the web at http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org.
Each year, scholarships are awarded - the minimum scholarship is $500.
HPGS UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
This $1,000 scholarship is funded by generous donations from the Brodhead family as well as many individuals. It is open to undergraduate and community college students in the University of Hawaii System, as well as students at Hawaii Pacific University and Chaminade University, who are interested in pursuing careers related to Gerontology or Geriatrics. One or more awards will be made each year, funds permitting.
The deadline for submitting applications for the next Academic Year is May 31st.
Guidelines
Application
Applications are to be mailed to:
HPGS
P.O. Box 3714
Honolulu, HI 96812
Attn: HPGS Scholarship Committee
For inquiries: email:
hpgs.hawaii@gmail.com
GRANTS
HPGS offers small grants for research
and community service projects, and sponsors conferences, workshops and public forums
to promote education and information about aging issues and trends. For more information,
contact: 840-1819 or hpgs.hawaii@gmail.com
