The Juliette M. Atherton Scholarship was named in memory of Mrs. Atherton to ensure the continued association of her name and her special interest in Christianity with the Foundation.The scholarship benefits three categories of individuals: dependent sons or daughters of ordained, active Protestant ministers in Hawai‘i pursuing undergraduate studies; individuals from Hawai‘i pursuing graduate theological studies at a Protestant seminary with the goal of ordination; and active, ordained Protestant ministers residing in Hawai‘i wishing to continue their education. Scholarship recipients are selected based on their financial need and academic promise.

For the 2010-2011 academic year, scholarship awards totaled $143,200 to 46 students. The Directors also award an annual grant to support the Community Scholarship Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation.

For sons and daughters of Protestant ministers and seminary students, applications will be available beginning November 2009 for the 20010-2011 academic year. Application materials, including the application form, transcript of grades, and personal letter must be postmarked on or before February 25, 2011.

Ordained Protestant ministers wishing to continue their education should contact scholarship staff for application information.

Sons or daughters of ministers and ministers applying for continuing education grants must provide the place and date of ordination, and name of the seminary attended to confirm eligibility.

To obtain an application form for the 2010-2011 academic year, write to Scholarships, 827 Fort Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. An online version of the application will also be available starting in January 2011 at www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org. You may also call the scholarship department at 808-566-5570 (toll-free from Neighbor Islands 1-888-731-3863).