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 in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; Be a resident of the State of Hawaii; Demonstrate financial need; Academic merit; Good character; Attending an accredited post-secondary college or university in Hawaii; Major in Social Work or related fields; Pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies.
How to win it
Focus on clearly demonstrating your financial need and your commitment to Social Work or a related field, since these are central to what the Hawaii Community Foundation is looking for. Make sure your GPA meets the 2.0 minimum and that you can show you are enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited Hawaii college or university. Let your personal statement reflect your good character and genuine passion for helping others, as that combination of merit and heart is exactly what this scholarship rewards.