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; Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5; Letter of recommendation from a _certified_ substance abuse counselor; Pursue an Associate Degree at an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution in the U.S.; Be a full time student (as determined by your school's financial aid office).
How to win it
To stand out for this scholarship, focus on securing your letter of recommendation from a certified substance abuse counselor early, since this is a specific and required credential that can take time to arrange. Make sure your application clearly demonstrates your financial need and confirms you will be enrolled full time at an accredited institution pursuing an Associate Degree. Keeping your GPA at or above 2.5 is essential, so stay on top of your coursework as you prepare your materials.