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; Demonstrate academic achievement, with a minimum GPA of 3.0; Be a full-time student; Major in Education; Be a junior, senior, or graduate student; Demonstrate good moral character.
How to win it
To stand out for this scholarship, make sure your application clearly highlights your commitment to the field of Education and reflects your strong academic record with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Since financial need and good moral character are both key criteria, be honest and specific in your personal statement about your circumstances and the values that guide you. As a junior, senior, or graduate student, you can strengthen your application by drawing on real experiences from your education coursework or community involvement that show your dedication to this field.