In 1966, HGEA established the Charles R. Kendall Scholarship and Education Fund to honor the late Charles
R. Kendall, who dedicated his life to the improvement of public employees throughout the state of Hawaii.
HGEA continues his efforts by providing educational benefits to members and their immediate families.
So far, HGEA has given more than 1,660 awards to deserving individuals.
For more information about available scholarship opportunities, please contact your
local HGEA office.
Charles R. Kendall Scholarship
Eligibility: Awards are available to members and their dependents who are attending or plan to attend
a college or university on a full-time basis. Member must be in good standing for at least one year.
Criteria: 1) Financial need, 2) Academic ability, 3) Personal letter, 4) Recommendations
Click here to download the 2010-11 application. Deadline is in February, 2010.
Russell K. Okata Scholarship
A small town boy from Pepeekeo on the island of Hawaii, Russell K. Okata grew up to lead the largest union in Hawaii and serve as HGEA's executive director for 26 years. During his tenure HGEA became a "full-service" union, offering members an array of benefits, including support for HGEA members and their dependents to continue their education through the Charles R. Kendall Scholarship and Education Fund. To carry on his effort, HGEA now offers the Russell K. Okata Scholarship.
Eligibility: Awards are available to members and their dependents who are attending or plan to attend a community college or vocational, trade or other post-high school study on a full-time basis.
Criteria: 1) Financial need, 2) Academic ability, 3) Personal letter, 4) Recommendations
Click here to download the 2010-11 application. Deadline is in February, 2010.
Application process:
The application for the Russell K. Okata Scholarship is the same as the Charles R. Kendall
Scholarship. To be considered for the Russell K. Okata Scholarship, you must fill in the checkbox
next to “I plan to attend one of the following: community college, vocational or trade school or
other post-high school study. If other, please specify:” on the first page of the application, under
the APPLICANT section.
HGEA Member Awards
Eligibility: Awards are available to members who have been in good standing for at least one year. Members
can receive up to two awards. (You are not eligible if you are currently receiving the AFSCME Family Scholarship or
the Charles R. Kendall Scholarship.)
Criteria: Education classes/seminars shall be job-related, related to occupational development, or for
persons attending school on a less than full-time basis.
Deadlines: Applications are available year-round. Subject to available funding.
Application process: After you have successfully completed the course, submit completed application
with all required documents attached. Click
here to download application form containing complete details.
Award amount: Each award is not to exceed $200.
AFSCME Family Scholarship
Eligibility: Awards are available for graduating high school seniors whose parent/legal guardian is
an AFSCME member. They must be enrolled in a full-time degree program at an accredited four-year institution
(or a two-year institution that will transfer credits to a four-year institution) and have taken the
SAT or ACT.
Criteria: The Scholarship Selection Committee will examine the application form, essay, transcript,
ACT or SAT results, as well as consider any recommendations or other evidence of the applicant’s
character and abilities. For complete details, see application form.
Deadlines: Applications are available in August. Deadline is December 31 (must be postmarked by date).
Winners will be announced by March 31.
Application process: Applications can be downloaded from
www.afscme.org or can be requested via email (education@afscme.org).
Award amount: $2,000 scholarship – will be renewed each year for a maximum of four years, provided
the student remains enrolled in a full-time degree program at an accredited institution. Scholarship
may be used for any field of study.
How can I contribute?
The Charles R. Kendall Scholarship and Education Fund needs your support! Your contribution will make
a difference in the lives of fellow members and their families. Please help us continue to make these
invaluable educational opportunities possible!
To make a donation, make your check payable to “C.R. Kendall Scholarship Fund” and mail
it to:
HGEA - Kendall Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 2930
Honolulu, HI 96802-2930
(Your donation is tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax preparer.)