General Scholarship Application

Scholarship Application Form

Deadline to submit: March 27, 2026
2026 MAUI FILIPINO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce Foundation promotes the pursuit of higher
education by awarding scholarships to deserving Maui students. This year, the
Foundation will award multiple $1,000 scholarships from funds raised.

Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, applicants MUST:
- Be a resident of the island of Maui.
- Be scheduled to graduate in 2026 from a high school on the island of Maui.
- Have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale (through the 1st semester of 2025).
- Complete and submit this application form along with all required documents by the deadline: March 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Important Guidelines
The Scholarship Committee will determine the eligibility of all applications. Incomplete applications or those that do not follow instructions will not be considered. Please note that no deadline extensions will be granted.

Our Impact
Since 1997, the Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce Foundation has provided financial assistance to nearly 300 students. Over the years, our scholars have excelled in higher education and taken on active leadership roles on Maui and in their respective communities after graduation.

Questions?
For inquiries regarding the scholarship program only (please do not email your
application materials), contact:

Dominic Suguitan, Chair
djsug67@gmail.com

Clayton Fuchigami, Co-Chair
cfuchigami@mauifcu.com

Donna Paz, Co-Chair
dpaz@mauifcu.com

BEFORE YOU PROCEED

Please gather all your documents before you start. This form will not let you save your progress, so we strongly recommend typing your essay answers in a separate
document first and pasting them in when you are ready to submit.

Prepare file attachments:

High School Transcript - 10%
Scanned copy of Official or Unofficial Transcript is acceptable and required. Must show at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale (through the 1st semester of 2025).

Comprehensive Resume - 30%
Must demonstrate outstanding academic and community involvement - volunteerism, personal growth and development. Highlight involvement in the Filipino community.

Essay (4 Questions) - 50%
Each question requires no more than 500 words. Prepare your responses ahead of
time, then copy-paste them on the appropriate field provided.
1. Provide a short background about yourself and what factors got you involved in the Filipino community on Maui?
2. Leaders identify problems and create solutions. Describe a specific need or
  problem in your school or local community that you have noticed. What business, product, service or community organization could you create to address this issue, and how would you implement your idea?
3. Filipino-Americans are getting more spotlight recognition in mainstream media, sports, government and in various industries! What are your thoughts about Filipino representation today and where do you fit in the big picture?
4. What is a Filipino value, principle, or ethical standard that you believe is essential for modern businesses or organizations to have? Explain how you would embed this value into your own company culture and why it is important for the future of your industry.
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation - 10%
- Letters must be dated, signed, and describe why you deserve this scholarship.
- Recommenders must not be related to you.
- How to submit: You may upload the TWO separate files in the designated
  section, OR your recommenders may email them directly to
  mauifilipinocc@gmail.com. If they are emailing the letters, please indicate so in that section.
College / University Acceptance Letters
At least one is required. Scanned letters or official emails are acceptable.

Most Recent Headshot
Official Senior photo recommended.

We wish you the best of luck with your application! Once you have gathered all your
documents and drafted your essays, please proceed to the form below.

APPLICANT INFROMATION
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Age*
E-mail Address*
Address*

Street Address

Apt/Unit #

CityState

Zip Code
Most Recent Headshot*

Official senior photo recommended.
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Parents / Guardian

Please list both parents' full names if applicable. If selected, names of parents/guardian will be listed in our announcement.
Parent 1 / Guardian *

First NameLast Name
Parent 1 / Guardian: Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent 1 / Guardian: E-mail Address
Enter E-mail Here
Parent 2

First NameLast Name
Parent 2: Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent 2: E-mail Address
Enter E-mail Here

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
High School*
High School GPA*
High School Transcript*

A scanned copy of your official or unofficial transcript is required. The transcript must show a minimum 3.50 GPA on a 4.00 scale (through the 1st semester of 2025).
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RESUME

Your resume should demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and community involvement, including volunteer work, personal growth, and leadership development.
Comprehensive Resume*

Please list all of your school and community activities, awards, honors, and work experience. Please highlight any specific involvement with the Filipino community on Maui. Include dates, organizations, and any other details you believe are relevant to your application.
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COLLEGE PLANS

I will be attending...
Name of College / University (FIRST CHOICE)*
Intended Course / Major / Field of Study*
College/University where you've been accepted
College Acceptance Document 1*

Scanned letters or official e-mails are acceptable.
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Name of College / University (SECOND CHOICE)
Intended Course / Major / Field of Study
College Acceptance Document 2

Scanned letters or official e-mails are acceptable.
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LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Please ensure the letter is dated, signed, and uploaded here. The letter should describe why the applicant deserves a scholarship. Note: Recommenders must not be related to the applicant.
Recommender 1*

First NameLast Name
Recommender 1's Profile*

Title / PositionCompany / Organization
Recommender 1's E-mail Address*
Enter E-mail Here
Please select how we will receive your first letter of recommendation:
Upload Letter 1

If your recommender prefers to send their letter directly, they may email it to mauifilipinocc@gmail.com by March 27, 2026.
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Recommender 2*

First NameLast Name
Recommender 2's Profile*

Title / PositionCompany / Organization
Recommender 2's E-mail Address*
Enter E-mail Here
Please select how we will receive your second letter of recommendation:
Upload Letter 2

If your recommender prefers to send their letter directly, they may email it to mauifilipinocc@gmail.com by March 27, 2026.
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ESSAY QUESTIONS

Since you cannot save your progress on this form, we recommend drafting your responses in a separate document (like a Google Doc) so you don’t lose your work. When you're ready, simply paste them into the fields provided. Note: There is a 500-word limit per question.
1. Provide a short background about yourself and what factors got you involved in the Filipino community on Maui?*

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2. Leaders identify problems and create solutions. Describe a specific need or problem in your school or local community that you have noticed. What business, product, service or community organization could you create to address this issue, and how would you implement your idea?*

0/500
3. Filipino-Americans are getting more spotlight recognition in mainstream media, sports, government and in various industries! What are your thoughts about Filipino representation today and where do you fit in the big picture?*

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4. What is a Filipino value, principle, or ethical standard that you believe is essential for modern businesses or organizations to have? Explain how you would embed this value into your own company culture and why it is important for the future of your industry.*

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CERTIFICATION

Please review each item below. Applicants must agree to and check each box to be considered eligible for this scholarship.
APPLICANT NAME*

First NameLast Name
Applicant Signature*

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PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME*

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Parent / Guardian Signature*

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Scholarship Application Form

APPLICANT INFROMATION

Parents / Guardian

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION

RESUME

COLLEGE PLANS

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

ESSAY QUESTIONS

CERTIFICATION