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 the School of Art Institute of Chicago; Minimum GPA of 3.0; Scholarship is renewable for recipients who were awarded in the immediate prior year if such recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements and is in good academic standing.
How to win it
To win this scholarship, make sure you are a Hawaii resident attending or planning to attend the School of Art Institute of Chicago, and keep your GPA at 3.0 or above to meet the academic requirement. Strengthen your application by clearly demonstrating your financial need, as this is a key eligibility factor. Once you earn it, you can renew the award each year by staying in good academic standing and continuing to meet all the eligibility requirements, so treat it as a long-term opportunity.