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; Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.7; Attend an accredited two or four year college or university in the U.S.; Be a graduate of a Hawaii public high school; Pursue an AAS degree.
How to win it
To win this scholarship, make sure your application clearly shows your financial need and confirms you graduated from a Hawaii public high school while pursuing an AAS degree at an accredited U.S. college. Keep your GPA at or above 2.7, as that is the minimum required to stay eligible. Presenting a focused, honest picture of your financial situation and your commitment to your AAS program will strengthen your case with the Hawaii Community Foundation reviewers.