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 island of Kauai; Demonstrate financial need; Minimum GPA of 2.5; Be a full-time student; Attend a two or four-year college or university; First generation in their family to attend college; Students who have been in foster care.
How to win it
Show your Kauai roots and tell your story honestly, especially if you are the first in your family to attend college or have experienced foster care, since those personal details speak directly to what this scholarship values. Make sure your GPA meets the 2.5 minimum and that you clearly document your financial need in your application. Being straightforward and specific about your background and goals will help you stand out as a strong candidate.