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Laura Jean Armstrong Memorial Scholarship

Award Amount
$4,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Hawai'i Community Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a resident of Hawaii.
  3. Must plan to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student.
  4. Must demonstrate academic achievement with a grade point average of 2.7 or higher.
  5. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  6. Must be majoring in nursing.
  7. Must be a currently enrolled graduate student at time of application.

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

Description: This scholarship is available for Hawaii graduate students who are majoring in nursing. Students must have a grade point average of 2.7 or higher.

Application requirements for the Laura Jean Armstrong Memorial Scholarship are:

  • FAFSA
  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Official Transcript
Additional Information: This scholarship was created in memory of Dr. Laura Jean Armstrong, a nurse extraordinaire. Beginning her professional career as a registered nurse in private practice, Dr. Armstrong joined the Hawai'i State Department of Health in 1968. As a public servant, she passionately worked to improve the health and welfare of the underserved until her untimely death. All applicants 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: $4,000 annually, non-renewable. Students may reapply each year.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $4,000.

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

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