Mildred Towle Scholarship for Study at Boston University
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.
Demonstrate Financial Need; Undergraduate or graduate degree student; Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; Resident of the State of Hawaii; Enrolled or plan to enroll at Boston University (Boston, MA); Pursue studies in the social sciences pertaining to international understanding and interracial fellowship; Attend as a full-time student.
How to win it
To stand out for this scholarship, make sure your application clearly highlights your commitment to social sciences focused on international understanding and interracial fellowship, since that specific academic focus is central to what reviewers are looking for. Be upfront about your financial need and confirm you meet the 3.0 GPA requirement, as both are required to be considered. If you are already enrolled or planning to enroll full-time at Boston University, emphasize how your studies there will directly advance those goals.