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Dr. Hans & Clara Zimmerman Foundation Education Scholarship

Award Amount
$2,825
Award Amount
Application deadline
March 31, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Hawai'i Community Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Approximately 28 awards offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must demonstrate academic achievement with a grade point average of 2.8 or higher.
  3. Must plan to major in education with an emphasis on teaching.
  4. Must be a resident of Hawaii.
  5. Must plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university as a full-time student (12 credits per semester for undergraduate; 9 credits per semester for graduate).
  6. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  7. Preference is given to non-traditional students with at least two years of teaching experience.
  8. Preference is given to students of Hawaiian ethnicity or students from the neighboring islands that plan to teach in Hawaii.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is available for Hawaii undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in education with an emphasis on teaching and have a grade point average of 2.8 or higher. Preference is given to non-traditional students with at least two years of teaching experience and to students of Hawaiian ethnicity.

Application requirements for the Dr. Hans & Clara Zimmerman Foundation Education Scholarship are:

  • Recommendation letter
  • FAFSA
  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Official Transcript
Additional Information: Dr. Hans Zimmerman established this foundation to provide financial assistance to individuals in Hawai'i wishing to pursue an education in a health field. During his long and productive career in Hawai'i, Dr. Zimmerman encouraged countless individuals to choose careers in medicine. At his death, additional assets came into the foundation so that it is now one of the largest scholarship funds in Hawai'i. All applicants for this award must demonstrate financial need and good moral character. Recipients will be notified after the scholarship selection committees meet, which could be any time between May and August.

Award Amount: Approximately $2,825 annually, non-renewable. Students may reapply each year.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $2,825.

About Hawai'i Community Foundation:
Address: 1164 Bishop St. Suite 800 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

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