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 Hawai‘i; Demonstrate financial need; Be of good character; Be a graduate of a Hawai‘i public high school; Plan to attend an accredited college or university on the US mainland; Plan to enroll in a course related to one of the following fields of study: history, government, citizenship, international law, political science or social science, in order that they might de.
How to win it
Focus on clearly demonstrating your financial need and your commitment to studying history, government, political science, or a related social science field, since these are central requirements for this scholarship. Make sure your application reflects your good character through strong references or personal statements that speak to your values and integrity. As a graduate of a Hawai'i public high school planning to study on the US mainland, highlight how your chosen field of study connects to your goals and your community.