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 a financial need; Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0; Attend an accredited four year institution; Pursue an undergraduate degree; Intend to major in a field of study related to conservation and/or environmental sciences including such fields as Conservation Biology, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Wildlife Biology, Marine Sciences, Applied Ecology, N.
How to win it
To stand out for this scholarship, make sure your application clearly highlights your passion for conservation or environmental sciences and connects your intended major, whether that's Marine Sciences, Wildlife Biology, or a related field, to your long-term goals. Since financial need is a key factor, be honest and thorough when documenting your situation. Keep your GPA at or above 3.0 and ensure you are enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited four-year institution as a Hawaii resident.