Dr. Iwao and Mrs. Adrienne Shiraki Scholarship Fund
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 by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; Be a full-time student; Attend Tulane University; Be a graduate student; Major in medicine; If there are no candidates attending Tulane University as a graduate student studying medicine, then awardee must be a undergraduate or graduate full time student at.
How to win it
Focus on clearly demonstrating your financial need in your application, as this is a key requirement alongside your 3.0 GPA. Make sure your materials confirm you are a full-time graduate student at Tulane University majoring in medicine, since the scholarship is specifically designed for that path. A strong, honest account of your financial situation combined with solid academic standing will give you your best shot at this award.