100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Memorial Scholarship Fund
Hawaii Community Foundation · Varies · Closes Feb 1
How you apply
This award is part of Hawai'i Community Foundation Common Scholarship Application — you apply through one application, not a separate one for each fund.
Hawai‘i Community Foundation has over $8 million a year available for scholarships from more than 300 funds to make the road to college—and graduation—possible.
The 2027-2028 HCF Common Scholarship Application opens on December 1, 2026. Apply by February 1, 2027, 4 PM Hawai’i Standard Time.
Demonstrate academic achievement, minimum GPA of 2.7; Attend an accredited two-or-four year college or university; Be an undergraduate or graduate student; Be a full-time student (12 credits undergraduate, 6-9 credits graduate); Be a direct descendant of a 100th Infantry Battalion World War II veteran.; Show potential for promoting the legacy of the 100th Infantry Battalion of World War II (additi.
How to win it
To win this scholarship, make sure your application clearly establishes your direct family connection to a 100th Infantry Battalion World War II veteran, since that lineage is a core requirement. Beyond proving eligibility, focus your personal statement on how you plan to honor and promote the legacy of the 100th Infantry Battalion, showing the reviewers you are genuinely committed to keeping that history alive. Keep your GPA at or above the 2.7 minimum and confirm you are enrolled full time to meet all the academic requirements before you apply.