Pauahi Foundation · Varies · Deadline: November 30, 2026
Who qualifies
GPA - Between 2.0 - 3.0; Demonstrate high financial need; 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
Your essay is the heart of this application, so be honest and specific about the financial hardships you have faced and how they have shaped your journey to college. Walk the reviewers through the real challenges you encountered, the strategies you used to push through, and the impact those experiences had on your academic and personal life. A sincere, detailed story that directly answers all three essay prompts will show exactly why you deserve this support.