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.
Demonstrate financial need; Be a resident of the State of Hawaii; Minimum GPA of 2.7; Graduated from a high school on Maui; Pursuing a bachelor of arts degree (including music, dance, photography, theatre, graphic design, or any type of art media); Must provide one letter of recommendation preferably from an art teacher.
How to win it
To win this scholarship, make sure your application highlights your financial need clearly and showcases your passion for your chosen art form, whether that is music, dance, photography, theatre, graphic design, or another art media. Since a letter of recommendation from an art teacher is preferred, reach out to a teacher who knows your artistic work well and can speak specifically to your dedication and talent. A strong, personal recommendation paired with a genuine statement about your creative goals will help you stand out as a Maui graduate pursuing a bachelor of arts degree.