Returned Missionary Voucher Program

In recognition of a proven commitment to study and sound leadership, exemplary missionaries who are from or have served in the Pacific Rim, but who do not qualify for the I-WORK financial aid program, may be selected by their mission president to receive a one-half tuition award for two consecutive semesters to BYU–Hawaii. The scholarship is also renewable after the first year by maintaining a 3.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) and applying for university scholarships by the deadline. This valuable reward enables outstanding returned missionaries to pursue their education at a university where spirituality is just as important as scholarship.

Qualifications:

• The recipient is from or has served a full-time mission in the Pacific Rim (South Pacific and Far East).
• The mission president provides the recipient with a signed voucher; alternatively, the mission president may use the online voucher submission form here.
• The recipient is a returned missionary with an honorable release from his or her mission president within the past year (must be admitted to BYU–Hawaii within 12 months of release).
• To use this half-tuition award, the recipient must first be accepted to attend BYU–Hawaii. Go to http://www.BeSmart.com to apply today! (a $35 non-refundable application fee is required)
• The recipient is a new freshman or transfer student enrolled in a minimum of 14 credit hours per semester. Former BYU–Hawaii students do not qualify.
• The recipient commits to abide by the Honor Code.
• The recipient must meet the minimum requirement for BYU–Hawaii, those that are admitted to the Challenge program are not eligible.

Award Process:

• Once the mission president has selected a recipient for this award, he should complete the voucher attached to the program's information pamphlet and give it to the missionary upon completion of their mission. Alternatively, the mission president may use the online voucher submission form at: http://admissions.byuh.edu/rmvoucherform. Each Voucher is redeemable for the amount equal to one-half tuition for two semesters at BYU–Hawaii.
• The mission president will then contact the BYU–Hawaii Financial Aid Office at financialservices@byuh.edu or (808) 675-3706 to give the name and contact information of the recipient.
• The recipient should contact the Financial Aid Office [mail link to financialaid@byuh.edu] at BYU–Hawaii prior to arriving on campus to confirm the award. If a printed voucher has been signed by the mission president, the recipient should bring the voucher to the Financial Aid Office once they are on campus. Once confirmed, the amount equal to one-half tuition will be applied to the new student account.