HOW TO APPLY





BEFORE YOU BEGIN



To apply for a Foundation or Legacy Scholarship, you must be a member of the JCHS Alumni & Community Foundation. Membership requires a minimum $10 donation. If you are not yet a member, please use the Donate button above to join before submitting your application.

Application Period: November 1, 2026–March 31, 2027
Deadline
: March 31, 2027, at 6:00 p.m. Hawaiʻi Time
Start early
! Late applications or supporting documents will not be accepted.
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Step 1 Complete Your Application



Complete the online Personal Information & Eligibility Confirmation Forms.
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Be sure to:
* Complete all required personal, academic, and service information.
* Review your information carefully before submitting.
* Include only community service completed within five years of your application date.

Important: You cannot make changes after you submit your application. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.



Step 2 Complete Your Scholarship Essay(s)



Complete the required essay prompt for each scholarship you are applying for. If you apply for more than one scholarship, make sure you complete the correct essay for each one. Applications without the required essay(s) will not be accepted.



Step 3 Upload Your Required Documents



Upload the following:
* Letter of Acceptance from an institution of higher education
* Three (3) signed Letters of Recommendation
* Foundation membership confirmation letter
* A recent photo of yourself (minimum 3" × 5" no selfies)

Letters of Recommendation must be:
* Current and dated within the scholarship year
* Signed by the recommender a digital signature/drawing is acceptable

If you are applying for more than one scholarship, you may use the same three Letters of Recommendation for each application.

Alumni applicants: Instead of a Letter of Acceptance, you may submit your current semester registration or class schedule. The document must clearly show your name and school name.

Your photo may be used for Foundation purposes, including the website and social media.



Step 4 Review and Submit Before submitting



* Make sure all required sections are complete.
* Review your information for accuracy.
* Check that you completed all required essay(s).
* Make sure all supporting documents have been uploaded or submitted.

Your application is complete only after all required information and documents have been successfully submitted.



Application Checklist



Before the deadline, make sure you have submitted:
☐ Completed online application
☐ Required scholarship essay(s)
☐ Letter of Acceptance or, for alumni applicants, current registration/class schedule
☐ Three (3) current, signed Letters of Recommendation
☐ Foundation membership confirmation letter
☐ Recent 3" × 5" or larger photo (no selfies)
☐ Panel interview



Submitting Support Documents



If you are unable to upload your supporting documents online, they may be mailed to:
James Campbell High School Alumni & Community Foundation
91-1788 Lauʻo Street
Ewa Beach, HI 96706

Mailed documents must be postmarked by March 31, 2027.

Electronic copies or PDFs may be emailed to: 
admin@jchsalumni.org

Need Help? Questions about the application?
Email: admin@jchsalumni.org
Phone: (808) 372-3562
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Technical Problems



If you experience a problem with the online application:

1. Try submitting again.


2. Try a different browser or device.


3. If the problem continues, contact us at admin@jchsalumni.org.


The Foundation cannot guarantee uninterrupted website or application-form availability.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all required information and documents are successfully submitted by the deadline.
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Tip: Don't wait until the last day to apply.