Scholarships

The David S. Ishii Foundation wishes to encourage the attainment of higher education goals by members of high school golf teams in the State of Hawaii. Hawaii high school seniors who have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement, were active members of their high school golf teams, and plan on attending college full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university are eligible to apply.

David S. Ishii Foundation College Scholarship Program

Grant Amount:  $2,500
No. of Grants:  4 ($2,500 each awarded to 2 female and 2 male)
*Checks to be made payable to awardee and school.

Purpose
To encourage and promote the attainment of higher educational goals for members of high school golf teams in the State of Hawaii who have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement during high school.

Eligibility
Applicants must:
  • Plan to graduate high school in the academic school year 2007-2008 and must be an active member of a high school golf team in the State of Hawaii.
  • Plan to attend college full-time (i.e. 12 or more hours in a course of study leading to a baccalaureate (4 year) degree at an accredited college or university located within the United States.
  • Maintain a 2.0 GPA.

Selection Process
  • Financial need may be considered.
  • Applicants must submit a short essay (no longer than 250 words) about the influence of “golf” in his/her life.

Application Process (Six steps)
1.  Complete application with certified copy of your high school transcript with SAT scores.
2.  Attach copy of Essay.
3.  Attach letters of recommendation.
4.  Obtain Athletic Director’s signature on application.
5.  Submit completed application, essay and transcript to:

      DSIF Scholarship Fund Committee
      P. O. Box 2927
      Aiea, HI 96701

6.  Must be post-marked by April 30, 2008. Materials submitted will not be returned to the applicant.

If you have any questions, please call: Dayton Asato, College Scholarship Committee Chair, Cell Phone: (808) 478-6440.

Click here to download the scholarship application form.