Hawaii Community Foundation · Varies · Deadline: February 26, 2027
Who qualifies
Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; Demonstrate financial need; Resident of the State of Hawaii; Attend an institution in the State of Hawaii; Hawaiian ancestry; Major in Hawaiian language, or other fields related to the history, culture and arts of native Hawaiians; Two letters of recommendation.
How to win it
Focus your application on how your studies in Hawaiian language, history, culture, or the arts connect to your Hawaiian ancestry and your commitment to preserving native Hawaiian heritage. Make sure your two letters of recommendation come from people who can speak to both your character and your dedication to this field of study. Keep your GPA at or above a 2.0, gather documents showing financial need, and confirm you are enrolled or planning to enroll at a Hawaii institution to meet all the eligibility requirements.