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.
Resident of the State of Hawaii; Demonstrate financial need; Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0; Full or part-time student; Major in Nursing; Born on Hawaii Island; Applicants residing in Kailua-Kona or Ka'u.
How to win it
To win this scholarship, make sure your application clearly highlights that you were born on Hawaii Island and currently reside in Kailua-Kona or Ka'u, since these are specific geographic requirements you will need to confirm. Keep your cumulative GPA at or above 3.0 and be prepared to demonstrate financial need, as both are required for consideration. Strengthen your application by emphasizing your commitment to a nursing career and how your Big Island roots connect to your goals in the field.