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; Be a graduate of Waimea High School, Kauai High School, or Kapaa High School.
How to win it
Focus on clearly demonstrating your financial need in your application, as this is a key requirement alongside your academic standing. Since you must be a graduate of Waimea High School, Kauai High School, or Kapaa High School, make sure your application confirms that credential upfront. Keep your GPA at or above 2.0 and present your story honestly to show the Hawaii Community Foundation why this support would make a real difference for you.