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 minimum GPA of 3.0; Be a resident of Maui County; Demonstrates participation and commitment to community service; Participation in extra-curricular activities and/or sports; 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 stand out for this scholarship, make sure your application clearly highlights your community service involvement and extracurricular activities or sports, since these are key factors reviewers will look at alongside your 3.0 GPA. Be specific about your commitment to nursing as your field of study, and provide strong documentation of your financial need. If you receive this award, know that you may be eligible to renew it in future years as long as you maintain your GPA and continue meeting the eligibility requirements.