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; Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; Resident of the island of Kauai; Graduate of a Kauai public high school, including Kauai High School, Kapaa High School, and Waimea High School; Undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking student; Recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if.
How to win it
Focus on clearly demonstrating your financial need in your application, as this is a key requirement alongside your academic standing. Since you must be a Kauai public high school graduate and a Hawaii resident, make sure your application materials confirm both your island roots and your enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program. Keeping your cumulative GPA at or above 2.0 will keep you eligible, so stay on top of your coursework and let your genuine connection to the Kauai community shine through.