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.
Resident of the State of Hawai‘i; Demonstrate financial need; Be in a bachelor degree program; Undergraduate junior or senior at University of Hawaii Maui College who attended UH-Maui for at least two years, **_OR_** an associate degree graduate of University of Hawaii Maui College who is now attending University of Hawaii - Manoa, University of Hawaii - Hilo, University of Hawaii - Maui College,.
How to win it
To win this scholarship, make sure your application clearly highlights your financial need and your strong connection to University of Hawaii Maui College, since your time spent there is central to your eligibility. Whether you are a junior or senior still at UH Maui College or an associate degree graduate now studying at UH Manoa, UH Hilo, or UH Maui College, confirm that your GPA meets the 3.0 minimum and that your enrollment in a bachelor degree program is well documented. A focused, honest personal statement that speaks to both your financial situation and your academic journey through Maui will help your application stand out to the Hawaii Community Foundation.