Top Hawaii scholarships for you

The Ho'o ku pa'a Scholarship will be awarded to students who are permanent residents of Hawaii who are actively involved in the Ho'olokahi Polynesian Alliance. Recipients must be seeking a bachelor's degree. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Provost Achievement Scholarship was established to recognize high-achieving students who demonstrate that they will also make a positive impact on the UH Manoa community. The award will be awarded for 4 years. The Office of Admissions selects and awards this merit scholarship based on a student's admission application, a holistic academic record review, and the student's demonstrated impact on their community. When a student who has been admitted is determined to be eligible for this scholarship, they will also receive instructions and information about how to submit additional required documents for scholarship consideration. Since this is a higher-tier, selective scholarship, students must apply for admission by January 5. The supplemental application for NWS consideration is due January 15. Aside from the essay, applicants must submit a list of activities or achievements that helps the committee understand how the applicants spend their time outside of the classroom. Students must provide as much information as they believe will help the admissions committee understand how they make an impact in their community or communities. It is optional, but applicants may also upload an updated transcript. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the University of Hawaii at Manoa for more information.

The UH Board of Regents established the Regents Scholarships to support students with a record of outstanding academic achievement. The award amount is equivalent to full-tuition each year for 4 years, a $4,000 per year stipend, and a $2,000 one-time travel grant. The Office of Admissions selects and awards this merit scholarship based on a student's admission application, a holistic academic record review, and the student's demonstrated impact on their community. When a student who has been admitted is determined to be eligible for this scholarship, they will also receive instructions and information about how to submit additional required documents for scholarship consideration. Since this is a higher-tier, selective scholarship, students must apply for admission by January 5. The supplemental application for NWS consideration is due January 15. Aside from the essay, applicants must submit a list of activities or achievements that helps the committee understand how the applicants spend their time outside of the classroom. Students must provide as much information as they believe will help the admissions committee understand how they make an impact in their community or communities. It is optional, but applicants may also upload an updated transcript. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the University of Hawaii at Manoa for more information.

The Hawaii Chapter ASLA/David T. Woolsey Scholarship provides funds for educational or professional development purposes exclusively. The award is open to currently enrolled third-, fourth-, or fifth-year undergraduate students or master's students studying landscape architecture at Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB) accredited programs in the United States. To be eligible, the applicant's university must be within the Hawaii Chapter ASLA boundary or the applicant's permanent residence must be in Hawaii. At this time, the only accredited program in Hawaii is the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Master of Landscape Architecture program. For proof of residency, students may upload a copy of their Hawaii driver's license or identification card, most recent federal tax return, or other proof of residency. This is only necessary for applicants who do not attend a university within the Hawaii Chapter ASLA boundary. A maximum of three work samples may be submitted. Each should include explanatory text describing the project. If it was a group project, state this and describe your role. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Landscape Architecture Foundation for more information.

The Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation's scholarships are awarded to encourage students in the State of Hawaii who intend to have a career in Business to pursue higher education at any accredited four--year college or university. Students who are currently seniors in high school as well as students who are already enrolled in college may apply. This scholarship covers undergraduate degree programs only. In order to be eligible to apply for an award, students must have graduated (or be graduating at the end of the current academic year) from a public, private, or charter high school in the State of Hawaii, or have or will be completing an accredited online high school program while residing in Hawaii. The applicant must impress fellow students, members of the faculty and members of the community as an individual deserving of an opportunity to begin or continue higher education and must have demonstrated personal attributes and the scholastic aptitude needed to achieve educational goals. The applicant must plan to eventually return to Hawaii or the Pacific Islands region and contribute to its growth and welfare. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Foundation for more information.

The Bal Dasa Scholarship Fund was created by Balarama Dasa in 1999 with the intention and desire to provide scholarships to Waipahu High School graduates attending an accredited post-high school institution, demonstrating financial need and academic potential. Preference is for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Hawai'i Community Foundation for more information.

Aiea General Hospital closed its doors in 1983. With the hospital's remaining assets, its Board of Directors established the Aiea General Hospital Association Scholarship. The donor requires applicants to be a resident of one of these Leeward O'ahu zip code areas: 96701, 96706, 96707, 96782, 96792 or 96797; and intend to major in a health-related field. Preference will be given to those who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing. Preference will also be given to those whose majors in which there are current shortages, to students likely to return to work in Hawai'i, and to students with a GPA between 2.5-3.75. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Hawai'i Community Foundation for more information.

The Hale Kauai Scholarship was established by Hale Kauai in memory of Wayne Ellis. The HCF will give preference for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing. The donor requires the applicants to be a resident of the island of Kauai and pursue a degree in business. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Hawai'i Community Foundation for more information.

The Hokuli'a Foundation Scholarship will be awarded to residents of North or South Kona. Preference will be given to students who plan to study in the fields of Healthcare, Education, or Social Work; and demonstrate an emphasis in advancing Native Hawaiian culture. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Hawai'i Community Foundation for more information.