Hawaii Community Foundation · Varies · Deadline: February 26, 2027
Who qualifies
Demonstrate financial need; Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; Resident of the State of Hawaii; Students of Hawaiian ancestry; Attended Kohala High School; Students attending the University of Hawaii - Hilo or Hawaii Community College; Students pursuing studies related to the fields of Hawaiian Studies, Oceanography, Agriculture or Botany.
How to win it
To win this scholarship, make sure your application clearly highlights your Hawaiian ancestry, your connection to Kohala High School, and your plans to study Hawaiian Studies, Oceanography, Agriculture, or Botany at UH Hilo or Hawaii Community College. Since the minimum GPA requirement is a 2.0, focus your energy on crafting a compelling personal statement that demonstrates your financial need and your commitment to your chosen field. Show the Hawaii Community Foundation reviewers how your background and academic goals align with everything this award was created to support.