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 Hawaii; Demonstrate financial need; Attend an accredited four-year institution; Be a graduate degree seeking student; Enrolled as a full-time student; Pursuing an advance degree in medicine as a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Physician Assistant (PA), or Nurse Practitioner (NP); Preference for (in order of priority); Minimum GPA of 3.0.
How to win it
Make sure your application clearly highlights your financial need and confirms you are enrolled full-time in an accredited MD, DO, PA, or NP graduate program with a GPA of at least 3.0. Since this scholarship is offered through the Hawaii Community Foundation, follow their application process carefully and provide all required documentation to show you meet every eligibility requirement. A strong, complete application that speaks directly to your commitment to your medical field will help you stand out as a competitive candidate.