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.
How to win it
Focus on clearly demonstrating your financial need in your application, as this is a key requirement for the Community Scholarship Fund. Make sure your GPA meets the minimum 2.0 cumulative requirement and gather any documents that confirm your Hawaii residency. Presenting an honest and complete picture of your financial situation will strengthen your case for this award.