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; Be in good academic standing or by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; Resident of the State of Hawaii; Graduate of a public or private high school in the districts of North Kona, South Kona, North Kohala, South Kohala, or Kau; Major in one of the following fields: Marine Sciences, Biotechnology, Health Sciences or Early Childhood Education; Participation in co.
How to win it
Focus on clearly showing your financial need and confirming that your intended major falls within Marine Sciences, Biotechnology, Health Sciences, or Early Childhood Education, since these are required for eligibility. Make sure your GPA meets the 2.0 minimum and that you can document your graduation from a public or private high school in North Kona, South Kona, North Kohala, South Kohala, or Kau. As a Hawaii resident pursuing one of these specific fields, you are well positioned, so present your application materials carefully and honestly to give yourself the best chance.