First Ho'oulu Scholarship Cohort Academic Year 2016 to 2017
Chaminade University is currently accepting applications for its full tuition Ho`oulu STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Scholarships.The scholarships are open to first-year and transfer students and give preference to applicants of Native Hawaiian ancestry. Application deadline is March 1, 2017. For more details on theHo`oulu STEM Scholarship, visithttp://www.chaminade.edu/hooulu or call (808) 739-8551.
In partnership with Kamehameha Schools, Chaminade University created an opportunity for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree to receive full tuition assistance (100%) and the opportunity to apply for living expense assistance for four years. It also provides wraparound academic support services, access to post-graduate career paths via Chaminade’s suite of articulation agreements, paid internships for professional development, and financial support for career development activities.
In the fall of 2016, Chaminade University welcomed its first Ho`oulu cohort of first-year and transfer students in the following Bachelor of Science degree areas: Biology, Biochemistry, Forensic Sciences, Environmental Studies, Nursing, and Pre-Med/Pre-Health.
“The impact of Ho`oulu is far reaching,” said Chaminade President Bro. Bernard J. Ploeger, SM, Ph.D. “Careers in STEM-related fields are projected to be some of the fastest growing segments of tomorrow’s workforce.”
Chaminade’s Dean of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Helen Turner, Ph.D. agreed. “Solutions to health, environmental and justice challenges are to be found in science and technology, and we envision Ho‘oulu students leading the community in the future to strengthen the lāhui.”