ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The purpose of the Freeman Foundation Community College Scholarship Program is to promote international understanding through support for intensive second language training and international travel and study to China, Japan, or Korea. The scholarship provides financial support for full-time University of Hawai‘i Community College students who wish to incorporate intensive language training and international educational experience into their academic program.

Ten Freeman scholarships are awarded each semester. The scholarships support students in any field of study to participate in a one-year program. The first semester will consist of 12 credits in an intensive content-based second language program at Kapi‘olani Community College, followed by a semester study abroad in either China, Japan, or Korea.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications for the scholarship are due and must be postmarked by:

• March 24, 2006 (Friday) - Korea Program
• April 28, 2006 (Friday) - Japan program

ELIGIBILITY & CRITERIA

• Participants must be U.S. citizens.
• Awards to students in good academic standing will be made on the basis of academic merit. It is expected that students will have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Part-time or Full-time (9 credits or more) community college students who are in at least their second semester of study at any of the UHCC campuses. (Hawai‘i, Honolulu, Kapi‘olani, Kaua‘i, Leeward, Maui, or Windward)
• Students must be degree-seeking and can be selected from any field of study.
• No prior training in the targeted second language is required. (students may not have completed more than college level 101 in the target language)
• Consideration will be given to service to the applicant’s community and other activities and experience.
• Awards will be given for an entire academic year only.
• Students may be awarded a Freeman Foundation Community College Scholarship only once.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

The Freeman Foundation Application and Supporting Materials will include the following:

1. Complete the Freeman Foundation Community College Program Application Form. The application form is available in PDF format for you to view, fill out and print. Please do not forget to sign the application.

Korea Application Form (For Korea 2006 program) - [PDF Format]
Japan Application Form (For Japan 2006 program)

2. Personal Statement. Complete a 2 -3 page double-spaced personal statement describing the applicant’s academic and career objectives, and the importance of an international experience and/or understanding to the applicant’s field of study.

3. Two confidential letters of recommendation. Provide two confidential letters of recommendation. Both letters must be from faculty who have taught the applicant and/or administrators who are familiar with the applicant’s academic work. The Confidential Reference Form is available in PDF format for you to view, fill out, print and send out.

Confidential Reference Form - [PDF Format]

4. Request UHCC College Transcript. The Transcript Request Form is available in PDF format for you view, fill out and print.

Transcript Request Form - [PDF Format]

Note: A personal interview will also be required of selected applicants.

5. SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS & RELATED DOCUMENTS. Application materials and related documents must be postmarked no later than March 24, 2006 (Korean Program) and April 28, 2006 (Japanese Program) and should be submitted to:

Leon Richards
Executive Director for International Education
University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges
c/o Honda International Center, ‘Iliahi 112
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96816

Attention: Freeman Foundation Community College Program

For further information about the scholarship and application materials, please contact Ken Kiyohara at the Honda International Center at (808) 734-9824 or by email: kiyohara@hawaii.edu