LIHU‘E — Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Fujita & Miura Public Relations Scholarship.
“We encourage all eligible Kaua‘i and Pennsylvania students to apply for the scholarship, which will award one $1,000 scholarship each to a Kaua‘i student and a Pennsylvania student pursuing their bachelor’s or graduate degree in the 2020-2021 school year,” said Joy Miura Koerte, partner with FMPR.
Applicants must demonstrate how they fulfill the FMPR Scholarship criteria through a completed application form, a personal statement and school transcripts.
Applications can be completed and submitted online at www.fmpr.net/fmpr-scholar. The deadline to submit a completed application for consideration is May 30.
Since 2009, FMPR has awarded two $1,000 scholarships annually, one to a Kaua‘i student and one to a Pennsylvania student pursuing their bachelor’s or graduate degree.
FMPR Scholars are exemplary students and community members who:
• Are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees, preferably in communications or public relations;
• Are interested in owning or working for a small business and/or home-based business;
• Are engaged in entrepreneurial activities;
• Have the intention to return to the communities in which they grew up after undergraduate or graduate school to pursue their livelihoods;
• Are engaged in community service and wish to advance their communities;
• Have proven intellectual and academic achievements;
• Show integrity of character and an interest in helping others;
• Have the ability to lead and the motivation to use their talents to the fullest.
“Over the years we’ve cultivated an amazing group of scholars. We look forward to having two more join the ranks this year,” says Jenny Fujita, partner with FMPR.
