Edward Yoshiharu Sakuma & Kay Kubo Sakuma Student Teaching Merit Scholarship
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 satisfactory academic standing or progress (equivalent to a cumulative GPA of 2.0); Intend to teach in the public school system or equivalent in the state of Hawaii; Enrolled in a student teaching experience or working as a teacher while pursuing further education; Attend University of Hawaii - Manoa; Graduated from a public h.
How to win it
To stand out for this scholarship, make sure your application clearly highlights your commitment to teaching in Hawaii's public school system, since that dedication is central to what this award values. Be upfront about your financial need and confirm you meet all the basics, including your 2.0 GPA, your enrollment at UH Manoa, and your active student teaching experience. Let your genuine passion for serving Hawaii's students shine through, because that personal connection to the community can make your application memorable.