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.
Preference for renewals who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.; Be a resident of the State of Hawaii; Demonstrate financial need; Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.7; Attend an accredited, not-for-profit, two-year community college on the island of Hawaii; Be a long-time resident of Hamakua Coast on.
How to win it
Focus on clearly demonstrating your long-time ties to the Hamakua Coast and your financial need, as these are key factors in your application. Keep your GPA at or above 2.7 while enrolled at an accredited, not-for-profit two-year community college on the island of Hawaii. If you receive this award, stay in good academic standing so you can be considered for renewal the following year.