2019 Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference - Student Scholarship Program Application
In partnership with Hau‘oli Mau Loa Foundation’s Environmental Leadership Pathways Initiative, the Hawai'i Conservation Alliance and Foundation (the Alliance & Foundation) is proud to announce the 2019 Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference (HCC) Student Scholarship Program. Celebrating its 7th year, this registration incentive aims to provide a one-of-a-kind career development opportunity for students/emerging professionals interested in pursuing a career in a conservation-related field. Over the years, the program has grown to include high school students, college students and emerging professionals across the Hawaiian Islands. This year the Alliance and Foundation is accepting 180 students/emerging professionals into the program. Student Scholarship recipients will attend all three days of HCC at a subsidized rate of $50 (normally $160). There will be a limited number of $200 travel stipends available to neighbor island student scholarship recipients.

In addition, Student Scholarship recipients are eligible to apply for the Pūlama Kuamoʻo Mentorship Program. The intention is to provide an opportunity for students/emerging professionals from Hawai‘i to meet and network with Hawaiʻi’s established professionals in the conservation research and natural resource management community. For established professionals, it is an opportunity to mentor the next generation of conservationists, managers and educators, along with sharing their journey in this field. Students/emerging professionals will benefit from one-on-one interaction with respected professionals in their areas of interest.

*Preference will be given to those applicants who meet the following criteria listed below

        1. A current Hawai‘i high school junior/senior OR a recent graduate of a Hawai‘i high school

        2. A student currently enrolled in a post-secondary education institution in Hawaiʻi                                          
              (undergraduate, graduate, associates, etc. program)

        3. An emerging professional, no more than three years into his/her career, working in Hawaiʻi

        *All applicants should be able to demonstrate their commitment to conservation in Hawai‘i*

Applications will be assessed on

        1. Program evaluation criteria

        2. Completed Application

        3. Personal Statement

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY MAY 24th, 2019 11:59 PM HST

Process: Applicants will be accepted into the Student Scholarship Program on a first come, first serve basis. You will receive notification of whether or not you have been accepted into the program after May 24th. If accepted, you will also receive a unique code and instructions on how to register for HCC. Once you receive these instructions, you will have two weeks to register. At the time of registration, you will be charged the subsidized rate of $50 (normally $160).

Program Requirements: As a Student Scholarship recipient, you must
 
         1. Check-in each day of HCC at the Alliance & Foundation's Conservation Career Compass
                booth

         2. Participate in the Alliance & Foundation's Conservation Career Compass - Career Pathway
                 Mapping Activity

         3. Complete the Post HCC Student Scholarship Program Survey

**Neighbor Island Applicants: We provide a limited amount of travel stipends ($200) for neighbor island attendees. If you request a travel stipend as a Student Scholarship recipient, travel stipend checks will be distributed on Thursday, July 11th in the afternoon. You MUST have attended the entire conference and be present to receive your stipend. Checks will NOT be mailed.

***If you are not able to complete this online form, please print out a copy and send to:
Hawai‘i Conservation Alliance & Foundation, Student Scholarship Program

1601 East West Road #2038
Honolulu, HI 96848

If you have questions, please email capacity@hawaiiconservation.org
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Email *
Please note that while this application may appear to be lengthy, the information required of you is straightforward. Evaluation of your application will depend heavily on your ability to complete this application.
Applicant Information
This information will not be used to asses your eligibility for the program, but is very useful for us in participant tracking and gathering program metrics.
First Name *
Last Name *
Gender
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Phone Number *
Mailing Address
This information will not be used to assess your eligibility for the program, but is very useful for us in participant tracking and gathering program metrics.
Address Line 1 *
Address Line 2
City *
Island *
State *
Zip Code *
Country *
Student Scholarship Program
The information submitted below may be used to assess your eligibility for the program.
Where do you currently reside? *
We provide a limited amount of travel stipends for neighbor island scholarship attendees
If you are an applicant from a neighbor island, will you need a travel stipend? *
We kindly ask that if your employer, organization or institution is able to pay for your trip, please select "No" to allow travel stipends to support other scholarship attendees
How many Hawai'i Conservation Conferences have you attended? *
How many times have you participated in the Student Scholarship Program? *
Are you currently a Hawai‘i high school student? *
Please note: preference will be given to those applicants who meet this criteria.
Are you a graduate of a Hawai‘i high school? *
Please note: preference will be given to those applicants who meet this criteria.
Name of current/former Hawaiʻi high school.
Are you currently attending college/university? *
Are you a recent graduate from college/university? *
Name of current/former college/university. *
Degree program.
What year did you graduate? *
If you have not graduated yet, please enter the year you expect to graduate
How many years are you into your career? *
If you are not in your career yet, please enter 0.
Are you currently involved in a training program? *
(i.e. internship, fellowship, etc.)
Name of current training program you are involved with
Current Employer/Organization Affiliated with *
If you do not have a current employer or affiliated organization, you can list your school (if a student) or N/A.
Position/Affiliation Description
Personal Statement
Please write a personal essay that highlights your interests and experiences in Hawaiʻi's natural environment that also demonstrates your commitment to Hawaiʻi's conservation field. Explain how attending the Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference will benefit your journey into the conservation field (no more than 250 words). *
The information submitted below WILL be used to assess you eligibility for the program.
Pūlama Kuamoʻo Mentorship Program
The Alliance and Foundation's Nāhululeihiwakuipapa (Next Gen) Subcommittee hosts the Pūlama Kuamoʻo Mentorship Program at HCC. Only Student Scholarship recipients will be considered for acceptance into this mentorship program.

The intention is to provide an opportunity for students and emerging professionals from Hawai‘i to meet and network with Hawaiʻi’s established professionals in the conservation research and natural resource management community. Mentorship Program participants will be paired with an established professional in Hawaiʻi.

If you are interested in participating and are accepted into the Pūlama Kuamoʻo Mentorship Program, it will require your time leading up to HCC and during HCC. Once accepted, further details of the program will be provided. As of current, program expectations include:

        1. Connecting with your mentor before HCC
        2. Attending the Pūlama Kuamoʻo Mentorship Program luncheon on Tuesday July 9th
              with your mentor
        3. Attending two HCC presentations with your mentor
        4. Taking a selfie with your mentor and posting to social media and sending to the
               program coordinator at capacity@hawaiiconservation.org
        5. Participate in the Alliance & Foundation's Conservation Career Compass - Career
               Pathway Mapping Activity with your mentor
        6. Complete the Post Pūlama Kuamoʻo Mentorship Program Survey

Please note: Only a limited number of participants will be selected for this 2019 program. This program application will be evaluated to help facilitate the appropriate matching of mentors and mentees.

Matches will be finalized and notifications will be sent out by the middle of June. We appreciate your interest and hope to continue to improve and expand this effort in future years!

If you are interested in applying for the Pūlama Kuamoʻo Mentorship Program, please fill out the application below.

Are you interested in participating in the Pūlama Kuamoʻo Mentorship Program? *
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