2025 LCHC Scholarship Application

January 20, 2025

The LCHC and Kugelman Family Foundation Scholarship Application

The Lāna’i Community Health Center (LCHC), being an advocate and provider of care for the community of Lāna’i, aims to
support its residents who have academic goals in pursuing higher education in health sciences or an administration/finance
career in the health service industry with the support of the Kugelman Family Foundation. Through this scholarship, LCHC
has an opportunity to recognize and support Lāna’i students who are committed to their education. We are seeking out
individuals who have excelled in academics, leadership, extra-curricular activities, and community service. It is the hope
that those who receive this scholarship will return to Lāna’i to become positive and influential members of the community in
the health service industry with the support of the Kugelman Family Foundation.

Scholarships in the amount of up to $1,500 will be awarded to for both part-time and full-time students, and part-time
students. The scholarship must be used towards tuition, books, and other college expenses (receipts will be required)

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants Must:

Be a resident of Lāna’i graduating, or has graduated from Lāna’i High and Elementary School and
attending a university or college (preference will be given to LHES 2025 graduating seniors)
Be accepted to an accredited, post-secondary US-located community college or university (attach proof
of acceptance or transcripts) for the academic year 2025-2026.
Major in the medical & health science-related field.
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher

Application Process

To apply, students may submit their application starting January 3, 2025, and NO LATER than April 18, 2025.

A completed scholarship application form
Resume: academic achievements, school, and community services, along with other extra-curricular
activities
One academic letter of recommendation
One professional letter of recommendation
Official high school or college transcripts, sealed by the registrar or bursar’s office
Letter of acceptance from an accredited college or university
Personal essay: Please address the following questions in a minimum two-page essay.
- Summarize your academic achievements, leadership roles, community services, and other
  extra-curricular activities
- Indicate the area you plan to pursue and how it will impact the community of Lanai.
- Summarize your short and long-term goals
- Indicate how this scholarship will allow you to achieve those goals