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; Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; Pursuing studies in the field of English or affiliated courses in language arts; Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; Attend the University Hawaii - Manoa, University of Hawaii - Hilo, University of Hawaii - West Oahu, Kapiolani Community College, o.
How to win it
Focus on clearly demonstrating your financial need and your passion for English or language arts in your application, since these are central requirements for this scholarship. Make sure your cumulative GPA meets the 2.5 minimum before you apply, and confirm you are enrolled or planning to enroll at one of the eligible University of Hawaii or community college campuses. A sincere, well-written personal statement showing your commitment to language arts can help you stand out to the Hawaii Community Foundation reviewers.