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; Minimum GPA of 2.7; Attend an accredited, two or four year, college or university within the US (including US territories); Intend to major in Culinary Arts or Agriculture.
How to win it
To win this scholarship, make sure your application clearly highlights your financial need and your commitment to studying Culinary Arts or Agriculture, since those are the core requirements reviewers will focus on. Keep your GPA at or above 2.7 and confirm that your chosen school is an accredited two or four year college or university within the US. Let your passion for your field shine through in your personal statement, showing the Hawaii Community Foundation that you are serious about building a career in one of these areas.