HMSA Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program

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The HMSA Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program is a unique initiative that promotes physical activity at Hawaii high schools, rewards the achievements of student athletes, and supports education for coaches. Athletics, academics, sportsmanship, and community service are key program elements. HMSA sponsors this program in partnership with the Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA).

The program includes three components:

• • HMSA Kaimana Awards for schools.

  • HMSA Kaimana Scholarships for student athletes.

  • Support for coaches’ education.

Each year, the winning students and schools are honored at a specialluncheon1 that includes local celebrity guest speakers.

“Kaimana” is the Hawaiian word for diamond, a symbol that aptly represents this multifaceted program. The Kaimana Award is a crystal trophy with diamond-like features.

HMSA Kaimana Awards for High Schools

The HMSA Kaimana Awards recognize Hawaii high schools whose student athletes excel both on and off the field. All high schools participating with Hawaii’s five interscholastic leagues are eligible for an HMSA Kaimana Award.

Schools earn points for their students’ athletic achievements, academic performance, sportsmanship, and service to the community.

HMSA Kaimana Scholarships

High school seniors are eligible to apply for HMSA Kaimana Scholarships. Each scholarship is worth $3,000, with an additional $2,000 awarded to scholarship recipients with exceptional qualities.

Scholarship selection is based on students’ individual athletic and academic achievement, sportsmanship, and community involvement, with special focus given to students in lower-profile sports. Applicants must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75, participate on one or more league-recognized high school sports team, and graduate at the end of their senior year.

To apply for a Kaimana Scholarship, please fill out this form online, print it out, and mail it to HHSAA at the address below. Completed applications must be received by HHSAA by 4 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2013.

• • Fill in your name, preferred name, date of birth, home address, and mailing address. Your mailing address will be used to notify you if you are selected as a recipient of an HMSA Kaimana Scholarship.

  • Fill in your home and cell telephone numbers, your email address, and a parent’s or guardian’s email address.

  • Fill in your current high school, list the sports team(s) you participated on, and the number of years you participated on the team(s). If you attended more than one school and participated on teams at each school, list all schools and all sports.

  • List your community service and club memberships, if applicable, and briefly fill in the activities, number of hours, and year(s) of service.

  • Fill in your current cumulative grade point average and have it verified by a school faculty member.

  • List your academic awards.

  • Write a short essay on why you believe you deserve a Kaimana Scholarship.

  • Sign and date the form.

  • Submit this form with at least two letters of recommendation from faculty members.

  • If you are submitting your transcripts, please enclose them with your application; do not send them separately.

  • If additional space is needed, please attach a typed page with the additional information.

Mail all materials to:

HHSAA - Kaimana Scholarship

P.O. Box 62029

Honolulu, HI 96839

Applications can also be dropped off at Stevenson Middle School’s administrative office during school hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

1202 Prospect Street

Honolulu, HI 96822

If you have any questions, please call Aloha Kim at HMSA at (808) 948-6883 on Oahu.