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.
Demonstrate financial need; Be a resident of the State of Hawaii; Minimum GPA of 3.0; For the initial grant, be a high school senior or entering college as a freshman, graduating from a Hawaii High School; Attend a college or university in the continental United States; Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is i.
How to win it
Keep your GPA at or above 3.0 and make sure your application clearly demonstrates your financial need, since both are required to be considered. As a Hawaii high school senior planning to attend a college or university in the continental United States, you are in the right position to apply, so gather your financial documents and academic records early. A strong, honest account of your financial situation can really set your application apart.