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; Demonstrate financial need; Be in good academic standing maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; Major in Fashion Design and/or Sewing; Attend a two or four year college; Students attending a two year college.
How to win it
To win this scholarship, make sure your application clearly highlights your passion for fashion design or sewing and demonstrates your financial need, as both are central to what the Hawaii Community Foundation is looking for. Keep your GPA at or above a 2.0 and gather any supporting documents that show your academic standing. If you are attending a two-year college in Hawaii, you are especially encouraged to apply, so present a focused, genuine application that reflects your commitment to your field.