Pauahi Foundation · Varies · Deadline: November 30, 2026
Who qualifies
GPA - Minimum 3.0; Must enroll full-time as a classified student in a U.S. accredited post-secondary school institution recognized by Pauahi Foundation; Submit essay response: Describe the financial circumstances or hardships you have faced. Consider the following questions as you craft your response: What specific financial challenges have you encountered on your path to college? How have these financial hardships affected your academic and personal life? What strategies or resources have you utilized to manage or overcome these financial challenges?
Residency: Open to All (State of Hawaii & US Continent)
How to win it
Keep your GPA at or above 3.0 and make sure you plan to enroll full-time at a U.S. accredited post-secondary institution recognized by the Pauahi Foundation. Your essay is your strongest tool here, so be honest and specific about the financial challenges you have faced, how they have shaped your academic and personal journey, and the concrete steps you have taken to push through them. A clear, heartfelt response that directly addresses all three of those questions will show the selection committee exactly why you deserve this support.