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 maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; Be a resident of the State of Hawai‘i; Pursue a degree; Intend to major in Nursing; Attend an accredited community college or 4 year college or university; Demonstrate financial need; Be a member of the Hawaii Nurses' Association.
How to win it
To win this scholarship, make sure you are an active member of the Hawaii Nurses' Association before you apply, as membership is a firm requirement alongside demonstrating financial need. Keep your cumulative GPA at or above a 2.0 and gather documentation that clearly shows your financial situation and your commitment to pursuing a nursing degree in Hawaii. A focused, sincere application that highlights your dedication to nursing and your ties to the Hawaii nursing community will strengthen your case.