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 in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; Be a resident of State of Hawaii; Be a graduating high school senior; Demonstrate financial need; Be a full-time student at an accredited two or four year college or university; GPA must be between 2.5 – 3.5; Community service demonstrating leadership; Major in Travel Industry Management, Business or Marketing.
How to win it
Focus your application on your community service experiences, especially any roles where you took on leadership responsibilities, since this is a key requirement alongside your academics. Make sure your essays and materials clearly highlight your commitment to a major in Travel Industry Management, Business, or Marketing, as this scholarship is specifically designed for students in those fields. Keep your GPA within the 2.5 to 3.5 range and be thorough in documenting your financial need, since both are required parts of your eligibility.