AAUW announces scholarships
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Kona Branch will offer a handful of scholarships to local girls and women.
Founded in 1881, the AAUW is the oldest and largest women’s organization in the country. It promotes equity for women and girls, education, societal change and development over the life span. The Kona branch was chartered in 1971 and AAUW Kona Education Foundation was chartered in 2015 as a nonprofit organization. All gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Three $2,000 scholarships are available to senior high school girls in West Hawaii. Criteria for selection are academic achievement, high school/community involvement and/or community involvement and/or employment performance, essay and financial need.Two $1,000 scholarships will be offered to women desiring to complete a two-year vocational or certificate program leading to a marketable skill at Hawaii Community College — Palamanui. These scholarships are available to high school graduates and also women who may have been in the workplace or who are returning to school for better employment opportunities.
Applications will be sent to school counselors in early February and also will be available online at www.kona-hi-aauw.net. Application deadline is April 1.
For more information, email dmasseykarsznia@yahoo.com or madmclam@gmail.com.
Sponsors sought for Summer Food Service Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is seeking sponsor organizations on all islands to help provide children in low-income communities with free meals during the summer months. The SFSP provides nutritious meals that help children to learn, play, and grow during the summer break when many schools are not in session.
Schools, public agencies, churches and private nonprofit organizations may apply to be SFSP sponsors. Sponsoring organizations receive reimbursements for serving healthy meals and snacks at approved sites to children and teenagers, 18 years and younger. Sponsors are encouraged to provide educational or recreational activities.
In 2020, SFSP meals were served at 88 locations throughout the state. Locations varied from nonprofit organizations, preschools, churches, parks, and housing facilities. The state Department of Education has served meals at 203 school locations on Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui and the Big Island through its Seamless Summer Option program.
The Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs (HCNP) will conduct workshops for new and returning sponsors on Maui, Hawaii, Kauai and Oahu from March 22 to April 2. Personnel responsible for administering the SFSP will be required to attend.
For more information, contact Daniel Sutcharitkul at the Hawaii Child Nutrition Programs at (808) 587-3600 or via email at Daniel.Sutcharitkul@k12.hi.us.
