The Gerrit R. Ludwig Scholarship Fund was established for the benefit of high school graduates from East Hawai'i (Honoka'a to Ka'u). Dr. Gerrit Ludwig was an ophthalmologist in Hilo with a love for fine arts and classics. He set up this fund to support students from East Hawai'i studying in these fields. Applicants must be a graduate of an East Hawai'i public high school. They must pursue a Bachelor's or Graduate's degree and attend an accredited, four-year institution within the US, including US territories. Applicants must major in a degree in fine arts or classics, including or closely related to: theatre/performing arts; ceramics/sculpture; literature/writing; art; painting; dance; drawing; music; photography; and/or philosophy. Applicants must submit the financial aid letter from their college to verify the final award amount. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Hawai'i Community Foundation for more information.