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 a financial need; Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
How to win it
Keep your GPA at or above 3.0 and gather documents that clearly show your financial need, since both are required to qualify. When you apply, be honest and specific about your financial situation so the reviewers can see why this support matters for your education. Presenting a strong, complete application that addresses every requirement will give you the best chance of standing out to the Hawaii Community Foundation.