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.
Resident of the State of Hawaii; Graduating senior from a public high school in the County of Maui; Demonstrate financial need; Minimum GPA of 3.0.
How to win it
To win this scholarship, make sure your application clearly demonstrates your financial need, as this is a key requirement alongside your 3.0 GPA. Since it is specifically for graduating seniors from public high schools in Maui County, highlight your local roots and community ties in your personal statement. Double-check that all your documents reflect your Hawaii residency and academic standing to give yourself the strongest possible application.