Hawai'i Lodging and Tourism Association Pouhana Hokele Scholarship
Pauahi Foundation · Varies · Deadline: November 30, 2026
Who qualifies
GPA - 2.8 minimum; Major in Travel Industry Management; Be a State of Hawai‘i resident
Residency: State of Hawaii (Oahu, Hawaii Island, Maui, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau) only
How to win it
Focus your application on your passion for Hawai'i's tourism industry and how a Travel Industry Management degree will help you contribute to it, since the scholarship is specifically designed for students pursuing that field. Make sure your GPA meets the 2.8 minimum and clearly document your Hawai'i residency, as both are firm requirements. Showing a genuine connection to the local hospitality community will help your application stand out to the Pauahi Foundation reviewers.