Scholarship Program

I. PURPOSE The Turtle Bay Foundation was established in 2012 to enrich Oahu’s North Shore through environmental, educational, recreational and cultural opportunities. The Foundation oversees the numerous charitable contributions of Turtle Bay Resort, acting as a partner in the community and supporting the resort’s mission of making one of the world’s greatest places even better.

II. SCHOLARSHIPS The Turtle Bay Foundation Scholarship is designed to award one-year educational scholarships. The amount of the scholarships will be determined by the availability of funds. Determination of award winners will be made by the Turtle Bay Foundation Scholarship Committee in its sole discretion. Scholarships funds will be released once confirmation of registration into educational program has been received by the foundation.

III. SELECTION OF RECIPIENTS  Scholarship recipients will be selected on the following competitive basis by using a combination of criteria, depending on class level:  Academic Performance: includes high school/college grades, class rank.  3 .3 o r b ette r on a 4.0 grading scale GPA. Consideration will be given to applicants who are high school seniors however current college students are encouraged to apply.  Financial Need, Academic & Personal References  Extracurricular activities will help the Committee further evaluate the candidate's interest and abilities.  Community Involvement. Contributions to the community may be demonstrated by involvement in local clubs, organizations and associations. Extracurricular activities should be documented by type and years of service.

IV. ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS Successful applicants will be mailed an official notice of success and any terms associated with their scholarship within ten days of the Foundation’s decision. As a condition of entry into the competition, applicants agree to allow the Foundation to publish their names as scholarship winners and have their photograph used publicly.

1 | P a g e Turtle Bay Foundation Scholarship Application Guidelines

1. Applications must be returned or post marked to the Turtle Bay Foundation by 3 PM on Friday, October 13, 2017. Applications may be mailed through the postal service. 2. Return address: Turtle Bay Foundation, 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, Hawaii 96731 3. Applicants MUST be a Hawaii resident and reside between Mokuleia and Kualoa or have a parent that has been employed at Turtle Bay Resort or Turtle Bay Golf for the last 5 years. 4. The enclosed academic & personal reference form should be completed by your high school principal, teacher, guidance counselor, or a person who is k no w le d g e a b le o f y ou r: • High school experience • History of active participation in community efforts • Potential for successful college level study • Need for financial assistance for college expenses 5. Al on g w i t h e a c h a pp li c a t i on , th e a p p li c a n t m u s t: • Sign and date application • Include a copy of his/her most recent high school transcript. • Include a copy of his/her ACT/SAT test scores. • Contain the one page essay described on page 5 of the application form • Include one head shot photo of applicant (at least 5x7) • Include only 1 personal and 1 academic reference form 6. Please direct any questions to Kiele, at (808) 447-6953 or i nfo @t u r t l eb a yf o u nd a t i o n .c o m.

** A pp li c an t s wh o d o n o t a cc ura te ly c o m p l et e t h e app li c a t i o n, submit the proper documents and submit th e app li c a t i o n in o n t ime w ill no t b e c on si d e r e d . **

2 | P a g e Tu rt le Bay Fou nd at ion Scho larsh ip App licat io n

Deadline for Submission: 3:00 pm on Friday, October 13, 2017.

I. Personal Information: First Middle Last Home Address Best Contact Phone #: _ __ Date of Birth: E-Mail:

2. Academic Information: High School Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip Code: Date of High School Graduation: _/ _/

Grade Point Average: Class Rank: / SAT: ACT: (Copy of scores must be included in application) College or University you are attending or plan to attend: College Name:

Address: City: State: Zip Code: Intended Major:

Have you been officially accepted at this institution? Yes␣ No␣

3 | P a g e 3. Extracurricular Activities: Indicate the extracurricular activities in which you participated in. For each activity, list any awards, honors or special recognition you may have received. Please check (␣ ) the grade(s) you participated in each activity.

Special Awards/Recognition:

Accomplishments: Please list all awards, certifications, and recognitions you may have received:

ACTIVITIES

4. Financial Need: In your own words please explain your financial need. You may use the space below or one (1) additional page.

4 | P a g e 5. Essay Question On a separate sheet of paper, please type a response to the following topic. Please limit your essay to one, double-spaced page with a standard font of 12 point. At the top of the page please list your name. Turtle Bay Culture is described by our Values. Our values are pure, simple and resonate with employees and guests.

The six Turtle Bay values (Malama, Hanai, Aloha, Manawa, Pono, Kama’aina) are represented by six glyphs. Each glyph, each value, stands alone but they are also interconnected. When placed together, they tell a story that is more than the sum of its parts. You’ll find it’s not hard to make decisions, both personal and professional, when you know what your values are. (Below are the Turtle Bay Values)

Essay: Choose two of these values and discuss what they mean to you and how they will help you through your college journey.

I hereby certify that the information provided in this application is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Signature of Applicant Date

5 | P a g e Turtle Bay Foundation Scholarship ACADEMIC Reference Form Applicant Name:

First Middle Last

As a reference please provide a response to each of the following questions. Please print neatly or type in a separate document – then return it to the applicant.

1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?

2. Why do you believe the applicant will be successful in a professional career?

3. What is your assessment of the applicant’s academic ability?

4. Are there any unique factors that make the applicant especially worthy of receiving academic support? (special talents, need for financial assistance, single-parent income, etc.)

Signature of Reference:

Print Name: Occupation/Position/Title:Turtle Bay Foundation Scholarship PERSONAL Reference Form Applicant Name: 6 | P a g e First Middle Last

As a reference please provide a response to each of the following questions. Please print neatly or type in a separate document – then return it to the applicant.

1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?

2. Why do you believe the applicant will be successful in a professional career?

3. What is your assessment of the applicant’s community service or involvement?

4. Are there any unique factors that make the applicant especially worthy of receiving academic support? (special talents, need for financial assistance, single-parent income, etc.)

Signature of Reference: Print Name:

Occupation/Position/Title:

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