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 Hawaii resident; Demonstrate financial need; Attend an accredited, two or four year, not-for-profit institution within the US (including US territories); Be a full-time or part-time students (as determined by your school’s financial aid office); Minimum 2.7 GPA; Be an active status employee, a dependent child of an active status employee or a grandchild of an active status employee of Central.
How to win it
To win this scholarship, make sure your application clearly highlights your connection to Central Pacific Bank, whether you are an employee yourself or the child or grandchild of one, since that eligibility requirement is central to your chances. Pair that with strong documentation of your financial need and proof that your GPA meets the 2.7 minimum. Presenting a complete, well-organized application through the Hawaii Community Foundation will show reviewers you are serious and ready for the opportunity.