Peter T. Manicas and Shirley M. Manicas Educational Scholarship Fund
Hawaii Community Foundation · Varies · Deadline: February 26, 2027
Who qualifies
Be a resident of the State of Hawaii; Demonstrate financial need; Be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0; Be of Native Hawaiian ancestry; Attend the University of Hawaii; Be an undergraduate or graduate student.
How to win it
To win this scholarship, make sure your application clearly highlights your Native Hawaiian ancestry and demonstrates your financial need, as these are central to what the Hawaii Community Foundation is looking for. Keep your cumulative GPA at or above 2.0 to stay in good academic standing, and confirm you are enrolled at the University of Hawaii as an undergraduate or graduate student. A sincere, well-organized application that speaks honestly to your background and circumstances will give you the best chance of standing out.