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.
Be a resident of the State of Hawaii; Demonstrate financial need; Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; Minimum GPA of 3.2; Graduate of a high school in the State of Hawaii; Attend as a full time student; Pursue an undergraduate degree; Major in STEM, Early Education, Secondary Education, or Special Education.
How to win it
To stand out for this scholarship, make sure your application clearly highlights your commitment to your chosen field, whether that is STEM, Early Education, Secondary Education, or Special Education, since your major is a core requirement. Keep your GPA at or above the 3.2 minimum and gather documents that demonstrate your financial need, as both are essential to your eligibility. Present yourself as a dedicated Hawaii student with a clear academic focus, and let your passion for your field shine through in any essays or personal statements you submit.