A recent letter from a 1983 recipient graduate...

A Message From The Educational Committee

Forty years ago The Society of the Friends of St. Patrick of Hawaii presented its first scholarship to one "freshman student" in Ireland. The grant amounted to $150.00. Today, our Educational Program has a budget of $8,000.

The balance of our educational funds will go to worthy school programs in Hawaii.

Without your help, we'll grow old and weak. With your help, we promise you we'll stay young and strong... and so will our Educational Program. Please Support our Vision/Mission by joining our Society. This is a tax deductible contribution.

Please (print out the pdf form), complete the form and mail it to: The Society of the Friends of St. Patrick Attention: Education Committee P.O.Box 2178 Honolulu, HI 96805 (Do not send it to Mr. FitzGerald).

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Application deadline extended to May 15th, 2008

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Organized on March 17, 1955 at Honolulu, Hawaii

The Society of the Friends of St. Patrick of Hawaii was established for benevolent and charitable purposes. In fulfilling this mission, the Society awards scholarships to graduating seniors in Hawaii and to Irish students at University College in Dublin.

The scholarships are open to all Hawaii seniors based on scholastic achievements, financial need, and contribution to the community (including campus and service activities, and after-school and summer employment experience). The awards are without regard to sex, race, color, creed, or religion.

The Friendly Sons are presently assisting two Irish Students in Dublin and three Hawaii students at their chosen colleges, including one at the University of Hawaii.

The Hawaii scholarships are granted by the Friendly Sons to foster education and to cultivate interest in and knowledge of the history, folklore and customs of Ireland and its people. Each recipient must take one full credit course in the humanities which includes Irish history, literature, or culture.

The scholarship program is supported by membership dues, contributions, fund raisers, and receipts from advertisements in the Emerald Ball program booklet

Recipients for the academic year 2005/2006 are:

Miss Sarah Adams, King Kekaulike HS
Miss Emma Casmen, Waipahu HS
Mr Jonathan Moeller, Kapaa HS
Miss Morgan Lorenz, Kapaa HS
Miss Amber Nakamura, Leilehua HS

"...your scholarship has validated the accomplishments of my high school career.
"... Now, I am absolutely ready to confront the challenge of college..."
"...I'm already eager to work in the real world..."
"...Thank you very much for your generous contribution to my future."

Signed: Amber Nakamura