Hawaii Community Foundation · Varies · Deadline: February 26, 2027
Who qualifies
Demonstrate Financial Need; Undergraduate junior, senior or graduate degree student; Be in a study abroad program in a foreign country while enrolled at a U.S.
institution; Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; Be a resident of the State of Hawaii; Pursue studies in the social sciences pertaining to international understanding and interracial fellowship; Attend as a full-time student.
How to win it
Focus your application on how your study abroad experience will deepen your understanding of international relationships and interracial fellowship, since that specific academic purpose is central to what this scholarship rewards. Make sure your essays clearly connect your social sciences coursework to those goals, and gather strong documentation of your financial need before you apply. Keeping your GPA at or above 3.0 and confirming your full-time enrollment status will ensure you meet every requirement the Hawaii Community Foundation expects to see.