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; Attend the University of Hawaii Maui College; Enroll in a vocational or technical program; Graduate of a Maui County High School; Enroll in the Construction Technology program.
How to win it
Focus on clearly demonstrating your financial need in your application, as this is a key requirement alongside your academic standing. Since this scholarship is specifically for students enrolling in the Construction Technology program at University of Hawaii Maui College, make sure your application materials directly highlight your commitment to that vocational path. If you graduated from a Maui County high school and can maintain a 2.0 GPA, you are already meeting the academic bar, so let your passion for the construction field and your financial circumstances tell your story.